


San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill homered on Saturday in a 9-8 victory over the Miami Marlins. Merrill connected in the eighth inning off reliever Anthony Bender, tying the game at eight runs apiece. The rookie sensation is hitting .294 with 17 home runs, 64 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and 58 runs scored on the season. He has become a stalwart for the Padres, who have won seven games in a row and are surging in the NL West.


Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker provided the only scoring against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday evening with a solo home run in a 1-0 victory. Rooker connected in the sixth inning against rookie Yariel Rodriguez. It was his 29th home run of the season. The veteran outfielder has been outstanding this year, hitting .290 with 29 home runs, 82 RBI, seven stolen bases and 57 runs scored on the season. Rooker will look to keep the great season going in the series finale tomorrow against Chris Bassitt on Sunday afternoon.


Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (forearm) is dealing with general forearm soreness and will have his next start pushed back, according to Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com. The 29-year-old has been feeling some soreness from his previous outing on August 4 and will take at least one turn in the rotation off to rest. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 4.56 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and a 48:92 BB:K ratio. Across his previous three outings, he has served up 12 earned runs with a 7.71 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP. Quantrill should remain on all waiver wires for the time being and should only be deployed in deeper NL-only formats in favorable matchups.


Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (leg/ankle) was removed early from Saturday's game after attempting to make a tag at second base. His left leg got caught under the bag, which caused him to grab the lower part of his leg/ankle in pain. The 30-year-old was able to walk off the diamond on his own power. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates regarding the infielder's status. Earlier in this game, Marte launched his 30th long ball of the season in the opening frame. The switch-hitter has been enjoying an MVP-caliber season, boasting a stellar .299/.368/.563 line with 81 RBI. Under the hood, he holds an incredible 53.6% hard-hit rate, .299 xBA, and a .537 xSLG, which are among the best marks in the game. If Marte were to miss any extended period of time, Kevin Newman is likely to see most of the starts at the keystone.


Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) left Saturday's game early due to side tightness, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. The 34-year-old was able to record just nine outs before exiting the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader. Across the three innings, Eovaldi struggled as he served up six hits, two free passes, and three runs while striking out four. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Eovaldi's status entering the new week, as he may need to miss a turn through the rotation depending on the severity of the injury. The veteran right-hander currently sits with a 3.75 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a 29:117 BB:K ratio through 120 innings of work this season and remains a solid depth option in all leagues.
