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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Back in action Sunday

The 29-year-old was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 2-1 win against Boston, and will replace Chris Butler in the lineup. Bortuzzo hasn't been a great fantasy asset this campaign, racking up nine points in 39 games for the Blues.

Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: First goal since October

Bortuzzo now has a point in back-to-back games with his first goal in 30 outings. The Blues' defensemen are starting to chip in with nine goals in the last seven games, so it seemed like Bortuzzo was just waiting for his chance. The rugged blueliner now has nine points in 35 games.

Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: May be scratched Saturday

Bortuzzo was scratched for the final game before the All-Star break, and he worked as an extra during practice so he's trending toward the press box again. While Bortuzzo adds a physical presence, the Blues have seven healthy defensemen they are juggling, so he was bound to be the odd man out at some point.

Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Dishes helper, punches Thursday

Bortuzzo picked up his fifth point of the season before throwing down with Tom Wilson in the second period, much to the delight of the St. Louis crowd. With little offensive production or peripheral stats to his credit, the 29-year-old is more valuable to the Blues for his veteran presence than to most fantasy owners.

Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Renews contract for three years

Bortuzzo doesn't log heavy minutes -- he's only averaging 15:54 of ice time per contest -- but the rugged shutdown defenseman isn't afraid to step into the play, as evidenced by his 375 blocked shots and 636 hits over eight years of service time split between the Penguins and Blues.