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  • Nick Lodolo SP | CIN

    Reds' Nick Lodolo: Making rehab start Thursday

    Lodolo (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Daytona on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

    As long as things go well in Thursday's outing, Lodolo will be set to make his season debut for the Reds next week in Miami. The left-hander is working his way back from a blister on his left index finger but was cleared for game action after throwing a successful bullpen session Sunday. When Lodolo is ready to rejoin the rotation, Brandon Williamson could be sent to Triple-A Louisville or the bullpen.

  • Padres' Freddy Fermin: Yields to Campusano on Monday

    Fermin is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Giants.

    Fermin and Luis Campusano have alternated starts at catcher in the first four games of the season for the Padres. It will be Campusano catching and batting ninth in Monday's series opener.

  • Padres' Nick Castellanos: Another start against righty

    Castellanos will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Monday's contest versus the Giants.

    After yielding to Miguel Andujar at DH against lefties in the first two games of the season, Castellanos is now making a second straight start versus a righty. While Castellanos seems to have the early edge over Andujar in terms of playing time against right-handed pitching, there probably isn't a cemented hierarchy just yet. Gavin Sheets and Ty France are also vying for playing time in a crowded first base/DH situation for San Diego.

  • Chase Meidroth SS | CHW

    White Sox's Chase Meidroth: Day off Monday

    Meidroth is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

    With Meidroth getting the day off from the starting nine, Miguel Vargas will bat leadoff and play first base. Lenyn Sosa is getting the start at second base and batting fifth, while cleanup hitter Colson Montgomery kicks over to third base. Luisangel Acuna is batting ninth and playing shortstop. Through three games to begin the season, Meidroth is 3-for-10 at the plate with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs scored and a 3:3 BB:K.

  • Padres' Miguel Andujar: Out of lineup againt right-hander

    Andujar is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

    Andujar started at designated hitter in each of the first two games of the season versus lefties. However, he's now sat two straight against righties in favor of Nick Castellanos. It's too soon to know how exactly the playing time between the two players will shake out, but early indications are that Castellanos is the preferred guy against right-handed pitching.

  • Will Benson RF | CIN

    Reds' Will Benson: Getting another start versus righty

    Benson will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Pirates.

    The left-handed-hitting Benson has started in right field both times the Reds have faced a right-hander, while the righty-swinging Noelvi Marte has held down the position against both lefties. Marte is not going to be a strict short-side platoon bat, but Benson looks to have the early leg up on him when it comes to playing time versus righties.

  • Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN

    Reds' Noelvi Marte: Sitting again versus righty

    Marte is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Pirates.

    Righty Braxton Ashcraft is taking the ball for the Pirates, marking the second time in two games versus righties in the early going that Marte has been on the bench in favor of the left-handed-swinging Will Benson. Marte has started in right field for both of the Reds' tilts against lefties. It's unlikely to be a strict platoon at the position, but it seems at this early stage of the season that Marte is behind Benson in the pecking order versus right-handed pitching.

  • Brenton Doyle CF | COL

    Rockies' Brenton Doyle: Getting breather Monday

    Doyle is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Toronto.

    Doyle went hitless during the Rockies' season-opening series in Miami, so he'll get a day to unplug as the club opens a three-game set versus the Blue Jays. Jake McCarthy will slide over to center field and Troy Johnstone will start in right field Monday.

  • Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Set for rehab assignment

    Kittredge (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    The right-hander developed inflammation in his right shoulder earlier this month, but it sounds like his stay on the 15-day injured list will be short if he avoids setbacks while out on assignment. Once healthy, Kittredge figures to occupy a top spot in the bullpen as a setup man ahead of closer Ryan Helsley.

  • Marlins' Deyvison De Los Santos: Headed back to minors

    The Marlins optioned De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

    It was a two-day stint in the big leagues for De Los Santos, who is clearing out to make room on the roster for Leo Jimenez, who was acquired via trade from the Blue Jays on Sunday. With De Los Santos now back at Jacksonville, Connor Norby should operate as the Marlins' primary first baseman while Christopher Morel (oblique) is shelved.

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