DraftKings. Coming off a UCL injury that sidelined him for most of 2024, Spencer Strider hasn’t quite looked like his dominant self yet. In two starts (with a hamstring injury mixed in), he’s only struck out eight batters in 9.1 innings. He’s shown diminished velocity on both his fastball and slider resulting in a significant drop of his whiff rate. He’ll now face a Phillies lineup that’s run a 19% strikeout rate versus righties this season, and a solid 26% strikeout rate against power pitchers.
Cortes was placed on the 7-day injured list at Single-A Clearwater on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.
Atlanta claimed Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Nola (5-10) took the loss Tuesday against the Mariners after allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings.
Albies went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers.
Iglesias recorded a save Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning.
Elder did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out five over six innings.
Realmuto is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Mariners.
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Tuesday that Suarez (elbow) could begin throwing bullpen sessions soon, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Jimenez (knee) recently completed his fifth bullpen session since undergoing left knee surgery in April, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Arraez (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting in the cleanup spot against the Mariners on Monday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
