

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (head) underwent several tests at a local hospital on Tuesday evening after feeling symptoms of dizziness, which caused him to leave Monday's game early. Fortunately, all of the tests came back clean, but the 29-year-old is set to miss a few games out of caution. Atlanta skipper Brian Snitker told the media that Arcia could have been dehydrated or could have gotten a viral infection, but there has yet to be an official diagnosis. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to the Braves starting nine the next few days, as Arcia should be day-to-day going forward. While absent, Zack Short should receive a majority of the starts at shortstop and is worth a look in DFS this afternoon as he will bat ninth and will face Kyle Gibson in the first game of a doubleheader.


Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is set to rejoin the major league roster and make his 2024 season debut on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte was hit with an 80-game suspension on March 8 after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The 22-year-old got a small taste of the majors last summer, where he posted a .316/.366/.456 slash line with three long balls, 15 RBI, and six stolen bases in 35 games. Marte struggled through his rehab assignment with Triple-A earlier this month with a poor .151/.151/.170 line. Fantasy managers should not worry about inserting Marte back into their lineup, as he should be viewed as the primary third-base option in Cincinnati going forward. As a result, Jeimer Candelario will now see the majority of his starts at first base. Marte should be rostered in all leagues, as he can be a five-category contributor throughout the second half of the season.


Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Carlos Estevez tallied his 15th save of the 2024 season on Tuesday night. He entered with a two-run lead and tossed one shutout frame with two strikeouts. He allowed a lone single to Oakland backstop Tyler Soderstrom. Estevez has now tossed nine consecutive shutout frames with a stellar 0.11 WHIP. He has not allowed a walk during this stretch as well. Overall on the season, the 31-year-old holds a 3.24 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and a 3:27 BB:K ratio. Estevez has done very well in limiting his own damage with a near-perfect 3.2% walk rate, which is one of the best in baseball. The right-hander should remain the top option for saves in the Los Angeles bullpen and should provide steady ratios throughout the summer.


Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald earned his 10th save of the season on Tuesday. He allowed one hit to Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, no runs, and no strikeouts. The 34-year-old has now tossed 13 consecutive shutout frames with a 0.51 WHIP, and a 3:11 BB:K ratio. Sewald missed the start of the season due to an oblique injury but has looked dominant since his return. While his strikeout numbers are not in line with other elite closers, he does an excellent job of limiting hard contact with a 5.6% barrel rate and a 33.3% hard-hit rate. Sewald should remain a high-end option for saves during the second half of the season, pitching on a competing Arizona team.


Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) remains out for the series finale on Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Lowe is out for the fourth straight game after fracturing his right pinkie toe last weekend. The Rays are hoping he can avoid a stint on the injured list, but the longer he goes without getting on the field, the greater the chance he eventually lands on the IL. On top of the injury, the 29-year-old power-hitting second baseman just hasn't gotten it done at the plate in 2024, batting .217/.316/.417 with five home runs, 22 RBI and 17 runs scored in 115 at-bats. His next chance to get back on the field will come on Friday against the Washington Nationals after an off day on Thursday. Amed Rosario is at the keystone and is batting sixth on Wednesday against Mariners right-hander George Kirby.
