Arizona Diamondbacks struggling outfielder Corbin Carroll has been dropped to eighth in the batting order on Monday against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants and left-handed opener Erik Miller. Last year's National League Rookie of the Year has not looked like he did in 2023 so far in 2024. The 23-year-old former 16th overall pick in 2019 does lead the league with four triples, but otherwise he's hit a very disappointing .194 (43-for-222) with two home runs, six doubles, 20 RBI, nine stolen bases, 25 walks and 51 strikeouts in 251 plate appearances over 57 games. Until the D-backs see improvement from Carroll, manager Torey Lovullo indicated that he's likely to continue hitting Carroll near the bottom of the order against left-handers. With Carroll in the eight-hole, catcher Gabriel Moreno is hitting second on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving an 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug-prevention policy, is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, June 11, and manager David Bell said Marte will mostly play third base while also seeing some time at second base and shortstop. The 22-year-old is most likely to spend his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. He will be eligible to return from his suspension on June 27 and should be scooped up in fantasy leagues now if he's available on the waiver wire. The Dominican infielder impressed in his major-league debut last year with a .316/.366/.456 slash line and an .822 OPS, three homers, 15 RBI and six stolen bases in 35 games.

When asked if outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (thumb) could be ready for a minor-league rehab assignment when the Boston Red Sox leave for Chicago to play the White Sox later this week for a series that runs Thursday through Sunday, manager Alex Cora said, "Hopefully. Hopefully." Yoshida was able to take live batting practice on the field on Sunday and is getting closer to returning from a left-thumb strain that has kept him out since April 28. Once Yoshida starts his rehab assignment, he might only need several games before the Red Sox reinstate him from the 10-day injured list. Before his injury, Yoshida was serving as Boston's primary DH against right-handed pitching. The 30-year-old Japanese outfielder's strength is his ability to make contact and get on base. Through his first 164 big-league games, he's hit .287/.339/.438 with 17 homers, 83 RBI and eight steals for Boston.

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) exited Monday's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals after fouling a ball off his right shin in the third inning. Tucker went down in a lot of pain and tried to stay in the contest, but Mauricio Dubon ultimately pinch hit for him. The Astros will provide another update on Tucker after further evaluation, and the right fielder should be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light ahead of Tuesday's matchup against St. Louis. After singling and stealing a base on Monday, the 27-year-old fantasy superstar is now slashing .266/.395/.584 with 19 home runs, 40 RBI, and 10 stolen bases through 214 at-bats (60 games) for the Astros this season. Houston could recall Joey Loperfido from the minor leagues if Tucker needs to head to the injured list.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler put up another strong start against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, striking out six batters across seven innings of one-run ball on five hits and three walks for his seventh win of the year. Make it four quality starts in a row for Wheeler, who's now reached double figures with 10 in this category this year. The 34-year-old fantasy stalwart will bring a sensational 2.23 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 91:26 K:BB over 13 starts (80 2/3 innings) into his next scheduled start, which doesn't line up until next Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox with the Phillies headed to London this weekend. Wheeler is a matchup-proof fantasy play each time he takes the mound.