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YESTERDAY'S PERFECT LINEUP

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3B E. Longoria ARI $2,300 SALARY 5.7x VALUE 13.0 FP
1B/OF B. Harper PHI $3,900 SALARY 9.5x VALUE 36.9 FP
3B/2B J. Polanco MIN $3,000 SALARY 9.6x VALUE 28.7 FP
OF T. Pham ARI $2,900 SALARY 11.8x VALUE 34.1 FP
P M. Kelly ARI $8,800 SALARY 5.0x VALUE 43.9 FP
OF Y. Alvarez HOU $4,200 SALARY 11.2x VALUE 47.1 FP
SS/3B R. Lewis MIN $4,200 SALARY 4.5x VALUE 18.7 FP
OF A. Thomas ARI $2,800 SALARY 10.0x VALUE 27.9 FP
C G. Moreno ARI $2,400 SALARY 12.0x VALUE 28.7 FP
      $34,500 TOTAL
SALARY
  279.0 TOTAL
FP
1B B. Harper PHI $5,100 SALARY 5.5x VALUE 28.0 FP
2B/3B J. Polanco MIN $4,200 SALARY 5.0x VALUE 21.0 FP
OF T. Pham ARI $3,700 SALARY 7.3x VALUE 27.0 FP
SS T. Turner PHI $5,400 SALARY 2.8x VALUE 15.0 FP
SP M. Kelly ARI $7,800 SALARY 3.2x VALUE 25.2 FP
OF Y. Alvarez HOU $5,600 SALARY 6.1x VALUE 34.0 FP
2B B. Stott PHI $4,100 SALARY 3.7x VALUE 15.0 FP
SP K. Bradish BAL $7,500 SALARY 2.6x VALUE 19.8 FP
OF A. Thomas ARI $3,100 SALARY 6.5x VALUE 20.0 FP
C G. Moreno ARI $3,100 SALARY 6.8x VALUE 21.0 FP
      $49,600 TOTAL
SALARY
  226.0 TOTAL
FP
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Blake Snell signs 2-year deal with Giants

The San Francisco Giants have signed free agent pitcher Blake Snell to a 2-year deal worth $62 million.

What It Means:

Snell was one of the final free agent dominos to fall as the MLB season approaches. Despite interest from several teams, the 2023 NL Cy Young winner will head to San Francisco on a 2-year deal.

Snell pitched to a 2.25 ERA over 180 innings in his second Cy Young-winning season, but his 1.189 WHIP and league-high 99 walks are cause for slight concern heading into the upcoming season. Still, he struck out batters at an elite rate, averaging 11.7 K/9 and should continue to strike batters out in San Francisco.

Jackson Merrill secures Padres center field job

San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Jackson Merrill will start in center field for the season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

What It Means:

Padres manager Mike Shildt announced last week that Merrill would travel to South Korea for the season-opening Seoul Series, but the top prospect hadn't officially been named a starter. Shildt hasn't revealed San Diego's lineup for Wednesday, but Merrill will likely begin his career near the bottom of the order.

numberFire's models project Merrill for 6.2 FanDuel points on Wednesday. He went 12-for-35 (.343) with 2 homers, 3 doubles, 6 RBI, 1 steal, and 7 runs scored in Cactus League play. He also drew 3 walks and had 3 strikeouts, while posting a .995 OPS over 38 plate appearances.

Yankees' Aaron Judge (abdomen) expected to return Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen) is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, per manager Aaron Boone.

What It Means:

Judge was previously expected to return over the weekend, but Boone said the slugger "should be good to go" for Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, the 31-year-old should be ready for Opening Day on March 28 against the Houston Astros.

numberFire's models project Judge to lead the majors with a 1.044 OPS this season, to go along with 47 homers and 114 RBI across 599 plate appearances.

Yankees' DJ LeMahieu dealing with 'significant' bone bruise

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone described DJ LeMahieu's foot injury as a "pretty significant" bone bruise.

What It Means:

LeMahieu fouled a ball off of his own foot, leading to what Boone has now described as a "pretty significant" bone bruise. The veteran infielder was set to bat leadoff for the Yankees this season, but now joins a growing list of starters who could be sidelined for Opening Day.

LeMahieu was initially projected as numberFire's 23rd-ranked second baseman for fantasy for the upcoming season and was projected for 8 homers, 60 runs, 48 RBI, 4 stolen bases and a .248 average across 527 plate appearances. His injury could impact those numbers though with Opening Day just around the corner.

TJ Friedl (wrist) out 3-4 weeks for Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl has been diagnosed with a fractured right wrist and will be reassessed in 3-to-4 weeks.

What It Means:

Friedl was diagnosed after exiting Saturday's Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners. Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall said that Will Benson and Stuart Fairchild will have more opportunities in center field. Jake Fraley and Jonathan India should also see steady playing time while Friedl is sidelined.

Prior to this report, numberFire's models projected Friedl to record a .254 batting average and .735 OPS across 521 plate appearances this season, with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 18 steals, and 67 runs scored.

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Blake Snell signs 2-year deal with Giants

The San Francisco Giants have signed free agent pitcher Blake Snell to a 2-year deal worth $62 million.

What It Means:

Snell was one of the final free agent dominos to fall as the MLB season approaches. Despite interest from several teams, the 2023 NL Cy Young winner will head to San Francisco on a 2-year deal.

Snell pitched to a 2.25 ERA over 180 innings in his second Cy Young-winning season, but his 1.189 WHIP and league-high 99 walks are cause for slight concern heading into the upcoming season. Still, he struck out batters at an elite rate, averaging 11.7 K/9 and should continue to strike batters out in San Francisco.

Jackson Merrill secures Padres center field job

San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Jackson Merrill will start in center field for the season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

What It Means:

Padres manager Mike Shildt announced last week that Merrill would travel to South Korea for the season-opening Seoul Series, but the top prospect hadn't officially been named a starter. Shildt hasn't revealed San Diego's lineup for Wednesday, but Merrill will likely begin his career near the bottom of the order.

numberFire's models project Merrill for 6.2 FanDuel points on Wednesday. He went 12-for-35 (.343) with 2 homers, 3 doubles, 6 RBI, 1 steal, and 7 runs scored in Cactus League play. He also drew 3 walks and had 3 strikeouts, while posting a .995 OPS over 38 plate appearances.

Yankees' Aaron Judge (abdomen) expected to return Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen) is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, per manager Aaron Boone.

What It Means:

Judge was previously expected to return over the weekend, but Boone said the slugger "should be good to go" for Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, the 31-year-old should be ready for Opening Day on March 28 against the Houston Astros.

numberFire's models project Judge to lead the majors with a 1.044 OPS this season, to go along with 47 homers and 114 RBI across 599 plate appearances.

Yankees' DJ LeMahieu dealing with 'significant' bone bruise

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone described DJ LeMahieu's foot injury as a "pretty significant" bone bruise.

What It Means:

LeMahieu fouled a ball off of his own foot, leading to what Boone has now described as a "pretty significant" bone bruise. The veteran infielder was set to bat leadoff for the Yankees this season, but now joins a growing list of starters who could be sidelined for Opening Day.

LeMahieu was initially projected as numberFire's 23rd-ranked second baseman for fantasy for the upcoming season and was projected for 8 homers, 60 runs, 48 RBI, 4 stolen bases and a .248 average across 527 plate appearances. His injury could impact those numbers though with Opening Day just around the corner.

TJ Friedl (wrist) out 3-4 weeks for Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl has been diagnosed with a fractured right wrist and will be reassessed in 3-to-4 weeks.

What It Means:

Friedl was diagnosed after exiting Saturday's Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners. Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall said that Will Benson and Stuart Fairchild will have more opportunities in center field. Jake Fraley and Jonathan India should also see steady playing time while Friedl is sidelined.

Prior to this report, numberFire's models projected Friedl to record a .254 batting average and .735 OPS across 521 plate appearances this season, with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 18 steals, and 67 runs scored.

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Blake Snell signs 2-year deal with Giants

The San Francisco Giants have signed free agent pitcher Blake Snell to a 2-year deal worth $62 million.

What It Means:

Snell was one of the final free agent dominos to fall as the MLB season approaches. Despite interest from several teams, the 2023 NL Cy Young winner will head to San Francisco on a 2-year deal.

Snell pitched to a 2.25 ERA over 180 innings in his second Cy Young-winning season, but his 1.189 WHIP and league-high 99 walks are cause for slight concern heading into the upcoming season. Still, he struck out batters at an elite rate, averaging 11.7 K/9 and should continue to strike batters out in San Francisco.

Jackson Merrill secures Padres center field job

San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Jackson Merrill will start in center field for the season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

What It Means:

Padres manager Mike Shildt announced last week that Merrill would travel to South Korea for the season-opening Seoul Series, but the top prospect hadn't officially been named a starter. Shildt hasn't revealed San Diego's lineup for Wednesday, but Merrill will likely begin his career near the bottom of the order.

numberFire's models project Merrill for 6.2 FanDuel points on Wednesday. He went 12-for-35 (.343) with 2 homers, 3 doubles, 6 RBI, 1 steal, and 7 runs scored in Cactus League play. He also drew 3 walks and had 3 strikeouts, while posting a .995 OPS over 38 plate appearances.

Yankees' Aaron Judge (abdomen) expected to return Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen) is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, per manager Aaron Boone.

What It Means:

Judge was previously expected to return over the weekend, but Boone said the slugger "should be good to go" for Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, the 31-year-old should be ready for Opening Day on March 28 against the Houston Astros.

numberFire's models project Judge to lead the majors with a 1.044 OPS this season, to go along with 47 homers and 114 RBI across 599 plate appearances.

Yankees' DJ LeMahieu dealing with 'significant' bone bruise

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone described DJ LeMahieu's foot injury as a "pretty significant" bone bruise.

What It Means:

LeMahieu fouled a ball off of his own foot, leading to what Boone has now described as a "pretty significant" bone bruise. The veteran infielder was set to bat leadoff for the Yankees this season, but now joins a growing list of starters who could be sidelined for Opening Day.

LeMahieu was initially projected as numberFire's 23rd-ranked second baseman for fantasy for the upcoming season and was projected for 8 homers, 60 runs, 48 RBI, 4 stolen bases and a .248 average across 527 plate appearances. His injury could impact those numbers though with Opening Day just around the corner.

TJ Friedl (wrist) out 3-4 weeks for Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl has been diagnosed with a fractured right wrist and will be reassessed in 3-to-4 weeks.

What It Means:

Friedl was diagnosed after exiting Saturday's Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners. Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall said that Will Benson and Stuart Fairchild will have more opportunities in center field. Jake Fraley and Jonathan India should also see steady playing time while Friedl is sidelined.

Prior to this report, numberFire's models projected Friedl to record a .254 batting average and .735 OPS across 521 plate appearances this season, with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 18 steals, and 67 runs scored.

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