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M. Maldonado - C

HOU

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Astros are nearing a one-year extension with catcher Martin Maldonado.

The deal would include a vesting option for 2023. Maldonado just entered the final year of a two-year, $7 million contract with the Astros. While he hit just .215 last season, he got on base at a .350 clip while swatting six homers in 165 plate appearances, resulting in a .727 OPS. Throw in his ability behind the plate and he's considered a plus for the Astros. Apparently they want to keep that arrangement going.

Added Apr 13 3:58 pm (EST)

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N. Pearson - SP

TOR

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said during an appearance on MLB Network on Tuesday that Nate Pearson (groin) is "pain-free."

Great to hear. Atkins also said that Pearson is back to 100 percent intensity, so now it's just a matter of getting him stretched back out in preparation for game action. The promising young right-hander is working his way back from a Grade 1 strain of his right groin which was suffered in early March. He was going to be on an innings cap anyway this season, so if anything, the injury means he'll be able to pitch until later in the year. He's going to be mixed league-relevant as soon as he's deemed ready to rejoin the Blue Jays.

Added Apr 13 2:45 pm (EST)

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J. Gyorko - 3B

Jedd Gyorko has been named as a manager in the upcoming MLB Draft League.

The MLB Draft League is being introduced this year as the first league in the country focused on top prospects who are eligible to be drafted by MLB teams this summer. The schedule will consist of six teams and 68 games, beginning on May 24. Gyorko will manage the West Virginia Black Bears while other managers include Coco Crisp (Mahoning Valley Scrappers), Jeff Manto (Trenton Thunder), Derrick May (Frederick Keys) and Delwyn Young (State College Spikes), and Billy Horton (Williamsport Crosscutters). Gyorko is only 32 years old and had a .838 OPS over 42 games with the Brewers last season, so it was a little surprising he was unable to find a job this winter. He's not officially retired, but obviously he's thinking about the next step in his career.

Added Apr 12 12:38 pm (EST)

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A. Sánchez - SP

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that free agent right-hander Anibal Sanchez sustained a cut finger during a showcase for interested teams on Saturday.

Heyman adds that Sanchez will need at least a week to 10 days to heal before he can throw again. The 37-year-old righty threw only 13 pitches before the injury ended the showcase. There should still be plenty of interest from teams desperate for rotation help once he's healthy enough to throw again later this month.

Added Apr 10 3:06 pm (EST)

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T. Hernández - RF

TOR

Per MLB's COVID-19 protocol guidelines, Teoscar Hernandez will likely be sidelined until the Blue Jays open a four-game series against the Royals on Thursday.

Hernandez hasn't tested positive, but was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday after coming into contact with someone outside of the organization that did. Barring any further developments, the 28-year-old slugger is expected to miss the remaining two games in the Blue Jays' series against the Angels, in addition to their upcoming three-game series against the division-rival Yankees, as he undergoes a mandatory seven-day quarantine. The extended absence will make him an extremely difficult lineup decision for fantasy managers in shallow mixed leagues next week.

Added Apr 10 8:20 am (EST)

Rob Longley on Twitter

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J. Paxton - SP

SEA

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that Tommy John surgery has been recommended for James Paxton.

Oh dear. Paxton was placed on the injured list with a left forearm strain on Wednesday after he was only able to pitch 1 1/3 innings in his first -- and now likely only -- start of 2021. It's just the latest in a career that has unfortunately been filled with injuries. If he does undergo the procedure, Paxton will miss the remainder of the year, and won't be ready to help someone until 2022. It's also worth pointing out that Paxton was signed to a one-year deal, so he'll be looking for a new contract as well.

Added Apr 08 6:17 pm (EST)

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P. Báez - RP

HOU

Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that the Pedro Baez (COVID-19) is undergoing a "slow build up."

Baez is behind after testing positive for COVID-19 in the early part of March. Signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract, Houston will take things slow with their set-up pitcher, but he could return to the Astros' bullpen in the early part of May if he's not back at the end of this month.

Added Apr 08 4:14 pm (EST)

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A. Sánchez - SP

Anibal Sanchez will throw for "select teams" on Saturday in Miami, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

Heyman reported earlier this week that Sanchez was drawing heavy interest from several clubs and could be close to signing a deal. Maybe it'll finally happen after Saturday's showcase. The veteran right-hander had a rough showing with the Nationals during the condensed 2020 season, but he registered a combined 3.39 ERA, 1.186 WHIP, and 8.0 K/9 in 302 2/3 innings (54 starts) between 2018-2019. There may be a little something left in the tank at age 37, and plenty of teams out there could use rotation help.

Added Apr 08 8:13 am (EST)

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A. Nola - C

Padres manager Jayce Tingler said during an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM that Austin Nola (finger) is close to taking at-bats at the alternate site.

Nola fractured the middle finger on his left hand in mid-March, but he's begun hitting against velocity and it sounds like he's come out of it well. Tingler intimated that he might not be too far behind Trent Grisham, so next week could be a possibility. Monitor his status this week. For now, Victor Caratini and Luis Campusano will continue to hold things down behind the plate.

Added Apr 05 2:09 pm (EST)

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T. Grisham - CF

Padres manager Jayce Tingler said during an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM on Monday that Trent Grisham (hamstring) is hopeful to return this weekend against the Rangers.

Grisham is working his way back from a hamstring injury in March and was able to get some at-bats in a simulated game over the weekend. Barring a setback, he appears on track for a quick return, which is good news for fantasy managers who selected him early in drafts this year. There's some fun potential in this lineup.

Added Apr 05 2:00 pm (EST)

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A. Sánchez - SP

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that Anibal Sanchez has drawn interest from several MLB teams and could be close to signing a contract.

Heyman notes that the Nationals are among the teams that are interested. The 37-year-old right-hander struggled mightily during the 2020 season, registering a 6.62 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 43/18 K/BB ratio over 53 innings in his 11 starts for the Nationals. At this stage, he's considered nothing more than rotation depth for a big league team and can continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Added Apr 04 4:01 pm (EST)

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K. Arihara - SP

TEX

Kohei Arihara allowed three runs over five innings on Saturday in his first MLB start against the Royals.

Arihara, 28, allowed six hits, and he didn't issue a walk. He also struck out just one, and didn't do much to satisfy those concerned about the right-hander's ability to miss bats. One of the hits allowed was a homer; a solo shot from Michael Taylor in the fifth. This wasn't a horrific start by any means, but it was a pretty good example of why Arihara is not a great fantasy option for 2021. He's certainly not a recommended option for his scheduled start on Friday against the Padres.

Added Apr 03 5:05 pm (EST)

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Ja. Davison - D

James Davison (#15 Chevrolet Camaro) finished 33rd in Sunday's NASCAR CUP Series (NCS) Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway.

He started 28th in the lineup and completed 390 laps of the 400 laps run. He is currently 33rd in the 2021 NCS point standings, 2 points behind 32nd-placed Josh Bilicki and 391 behind leader Denny Hamlin after this event.

Added 10:29 pm (EST)

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T. Davis - SG

SAC

Terence Davis went off for 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting Sunday, adding three rebounds, three assists, five triples and one turnover across 30 minutes in a win over Dallas.

Davis seemingly couldn't miss tonight, putting in 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting through the first half of action, but he had done a whole lot of nothing in his previous six outings. Davis can randomly go off like this from time to time, but he's not a consistent enough part of the rotation in Sacramento to warrant a roster spot in standard settings.

Added 10:27 pm (EST)

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C. Wood - C

HOU

Christian Wood hit 9-of-18 shots, 4-of-9 3-pointers, and 3-of-6 free throws for 25 points, three assists, 10 rebounds, one steal, and one block with four turnovers in a win over the Magic on Sunday.

Wood is getting plenty of opportunities to create for himself with John Wall sidelined, and he's showing up big. This was his third double-double in his last four games, and he's made at least two 3-pointers in each of those appearances. As long as Wood's healthy, he's an elite fantasy option.

Added 10:24 pm (EST)

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T. Haliburton - PG

SAC

Tyrese Haliburton saw just 16 minutes off the bench on Sunday, finishing with three points, one rebound, two assists and nothing else in a win over the Mavs.

Haliburton's only points tonight came at the line, as he finished 0-of-2 from the field and 3-of-4 from the stripe, and he finished the game with a team-worst plus/minus rating of minus-23. Terence Davis and Delon Wright played really well tonight, so Haliburton was the odd man out in the rotation, but we'd anticipate a bounce-back performance on Tuesday with a far more favorable matchup vs. Minnesota.

Added 10:22 pm (EST)

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K. Olynyk - C

HOU

Kelly Olynyk hit 9-of-14 shots, 2-of-4 3-pointers, and 4-of-5 free throws for 24 points, four assists, seven rebounds, one steal, and six turnovers in a win over the Magic on Sunday.

Olynyk was turnover-prone but put up a really solid night to secure the win without John Wall. He's scored 23 or more points in his last three games with at least nine made shots and two 3-pointers. Even next to Christian Wood, Olynyk's finding his numbers.

Added 10:19 pm (EST)

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J. Tate - SF

HOU

Jae’Sean Tate hit 7-of-10 shots and 0-of-1 3-pointers for 14 points, six assists, seven rebounds, one steal, and three blocks with no turnovers in a win over the Magic on Sunday.

Tate's impressive season continued with a full line in 33 minutes. Without John Wall, Tate stepped up as a distributor and slasher, and he should continue this role for the foreseeable future.

Added 10:12 pm (EST)

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M. Flynn - PG

TOR

Malachi Flynn hit 6-of-14 shots and 3-of-5 3-pointers for 15 points, five assists, seven rebounds, and one turnover in a win over the Thunder on Sunday.

Without Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby, Flynn played 31 minutes as a starter. On the game-sealing play, Gary Trent Jr. took over the point guard role, though, dishing to an open Chris Boucher for three. When the two starting guards return, don't expect Flynn to be nearly as productive, but for now he has a role.

Added 10:07 pm (EST)

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D. Wright - PG

SAC

Delon Wright looked good in 26 minutes off the bench on Sunday, tallying 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, one 3-pointer and two steals in a win over the Mavs.

Wright is good whenever he’s given the minutes, but him getting meaningful minutes in Sacramento is just not something that’s happened consistently. Over the past five games, he’s logged 26, 28, 15, 23 and nine minutes respectively, and that sort of volatility is not worth dealing with in standard fantasy leagues.

Added 10:02 pm (EST)

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