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Marcell Ozuna operating as Atlanta's designated hitter on Saturday night
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is batting seventh in Saturday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ozuna will start at designated hitter after Travis d'Arnaud was rested on the road.
In a matchup versus right-hander Ryne Nelson, our models project Ozuna to record 10.2 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,900.
Atlanta's Travis d'Arnaud receives a breather on Saturday
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is not starting in Saturday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
d'Arnaud will sit on the bench after Marcell Ozuna was picked as Saturday's designated hitter.
According to Baseball Savant on 55 batted balls this season, d'Arnaud has recorded a 7.3% barrel rate and a .284 expected average.
Tucker Barnhart starting Saturday for Chicago
Chicago Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Barnhart is getting the nod behind the plate, batting ninth in the order versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
Our models project Barnhart for 0.6 hits, 0.2 runs, 0.2 RBI and 4.7 FanDuel points.

Matt Mervis starting Saturday for Chicago
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Mervis is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Mervis is getting the nod at first base, batting eighth in the order versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
Our models project Mervis for 0.8 hits, 0.3 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.2 RBI and 6.5 FanDuel points.

Edwin Rios starting for Cubs on Saturday
Chicago Cubs infielder Edwin Rios is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Rios is getting the nod at designated hitter, batting seventh in the order versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
Our models project Rios for 0.8 hits, 0.4 runs, 0.2 home runs, 0.4 RBI and 7.7 FanDuel points.

Evan Longoria hitting sixth in Arizona's Saturday lineup against Atlanta
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria is starting in Saturday's contest against the Atlanta Braves.
Longoria will bat in Arizona's designated hitting spot after Ketel Marte was moved to second base, Geraldo Perdomo was shifted to shortstop, and Nick Ahmed was benched.
numberFire's models project Longoria to score 8.4 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,700.
Miles Mastrobuoni in lineup Saturday for Chicago
Chicago Cubs outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni is starting Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Mastrobuoni is getting the nod at third base, batting leadoff versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
Our models project Mastrobuoni for 0.8 hits, 0.4 rusn, 0.1 home runs, 0.2 RBI and 7.9 FanDuel points.

Arizona's Josh Rojas starting at third base on Saturday night
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas is batting seventh in Saturday's lineup against the Atlanta Brave.s
Rojas will operate third base after Emmanuel Rivera was shifted to first and Christian Walker was rested in Arizona.
In a matchup versus right-hander Spencer Strider, our models project Rojas to score 8.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,800.

Yan Gomes sitting for Chicago on Saturday
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes is not in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Gomes is being replaced behind the plate by Tucker Barnhart versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
In 122 plate appearances this season, Gomes has a .263 batting average with a .717 OPS, 6 home runs, 15 runs, 19 RBI and 1 stolen base.

Diamondbacks send Christian Walker to bench on Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is not starting in Saturday's lineup versus the Atlanta Braves.
Walker will sit on Saturday night after Emmanuel Rivera was shifted to first base and Josh Rojas was positioned at third.
Per Baseball Savant on 164 batted balls this season, Walker has accounted for a 9.1% barrel rate and a .247 expected average.

Patrick Wisdom not in Cubs' lineup Saturday night
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Wisdom is being replaced at third base by Miles Mastrobuoni versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
In 185 plate appearances this season, Wisdom has a .207 batting average with an .806 OPS, 14 home runs, 28 runs, 28 RBI and 2 stolen bases.

Arizona's Pavin Smith leading off on Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith is starting in Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves.
Smith will take over right field after Jake McCarthy was benched at home.
In a lefty versus righty matchup against Spencer Strider, our models project Smith to record 10.0 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,900.

Trey Mancini not in Cubs' lineup on Saturday
Chicago Cubs infielder Trey Mancini is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Mancini is being replaced at first base by Matt Mervis versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
In 174 plate appearances this season, Mancini has a .247 batting average with a .657 OPS, 3 home runs, 19 runs and 17 RBI.

Christopher Morel sitting Saturday for Chicago
Chicago Cubs infielder Christopher Morel is not in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the San Diego Padres.
Morel is being replaced at desiganted hitter by Edwin Rios versus Padres starter Yu Darvish.
In 79 plate appearances this season, Morel has a .270 batting average with a .992 OPS, 9 home runs, 17 runs, 15 RBI and 1 stolen base.

Wilmer Flores batting cleanup in San Francisco's Saturday lineup
San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is starting in Saturday's contest versus the Baltimore Orioles.
Flores will handle designated hitting duties after Blake Sabol was positioned in left field, Mitch Haniger was moved to right, Mike Yastrzemski was shifted to center, and Brett Wisely was sent to the bench.
In a matchup versus right-hander Kyle Bradish, our models project Flores to score 9.5 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,600.

Brandon Dixon handling designated hitting role for Padres on Saturday
San Diego Padres infielder Brandon Dixon is batting eighth in Saturday's contest versus the Chicago Cubs.
Dixon will start at designated hitter after Matt Carpenter was given a breather at home against left-hander Drew Smyly.
numberFire's models project Dixon to score 6.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,300.

San Diego's Ha-Seong Kim taking over second base on Saturday night
San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim is batting seventh in Saturday's lineup against the Chicago Cubs.
Kim will start at second base after Rougned Odor suffered a hip injury on Friday.
In a matchup versus lefty Drew Smyly, our models project Kim to record 9.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $3,000.
Christian Vazquez starting Saturday for Minnesota
Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Vazquez is getting the nod behind the plate, batting ninth in the order versus Guardians starter Logan Allen.
Our models project Vazquez for 0.8 hits, 0.3 runs, 0.2 RBI and 5.8 FanDuel points.

Kyle Garlick starting for Twins Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick is in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Garlick is getting the nod in right field, batting fifth in the order versus Guardians starter Logan Allen.
In 19 plate appearances this season, Garlick has a .235 batting average with a .963 OPS, 2 home runs, 2 runs and 4 RBI.

Max Kepler not in lineup for Minnesota on Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Kepler is being replaced in right field by Kyle Garlick versus Guardians starter Logan Allen.
In 135 plate appearances this season, Kepler has a .200 batting average with a .666 OPS, 6 home runs, 19 runs and 15 RBI.

Alex Kirilloff sitting for Twins on Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff is not in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Kirilloff is being replaced at first base by Donovan Solano versus Guardians starter Logan Allen.
In 96 plate appearances this season, Kirilloff has a .312 batting average with a .928 OPS, 3 home runs, 12 runs and 9 RBI.
Baltimore's Ryan Mountcastle operating first base on Saturday night
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is batting sixth in Saturday's game versus the San Francisco Giants.
Mountcastle will man first base after Ryan O'Hearn was moved to right field, Anthony Santander was named Baltimore's designated hitter, Gunnar Henderson was shifted to third base, and Ramon Urias was given the night off.
In a matchup against right-hander Alex Cobb, our models project Mountcastle to score 9.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $3,200.

Yankees place Greg Allen (hip) on 10-day injured list on Saturday
New York Yankees outfielder Greg Allen (hip) has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
After suffering a right hip flexor on Friday, Allen will sit out at least ten days. Expect Jake Bauers to see more time in the outfield while Allen is out.
Per Baseball Savant on 553 career batted balls, Allen has produced a 2.5% barrel rate and a .227 expected average.

Jake Bauers hitting in sixth spot for Yankees on Saturday
New York Yankees utility-man Jake Bauers is starting in Saturday's lineup versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bauers will operate in left field after Isiah Kiner-Falefa was shifted to center and Greg Allen was placed on the 10-day injured list.
numberFire's models project Bauers to score 7.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,500.

DJ LeMahieu batting fifth in Yankees' Saturday lineup versus Dodgers
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is starting in Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LeMahieu will man third base after Josh Donaldson was named New York's designated hitter and Giancarlo Stanton was rested.
In a matchup versus right-hander Michael Grove, our models project LeMahieu to score 8.2 FanDuel points.
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