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Jung Hoo Lee (back) is in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Rockies.
It’s an encouraging sign that Lee is feeling ready to go after sitting out a pair of contest against Atlanta over the weekend due to back tightness. He’s in center field and leading off on Tuesday night against Rockies rookie lefty Carson Palmquist.
Ben Rice is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Royals.
No surprise here as Rice will retreat to the bench with rookie southpaw Noah Cameron drawing the starting assignment in this one. It’ll be veteran Paul Goldschmidt at first base and leading off with Aaron Judge getting a turn at DH while Trent Grisham patrols center field and bats second. The 26-year-old figures to cede playing time to Giancarlo Stanton, who is kicking off a rehab assignment on Tuesday night, once he’s ready to make his season debut in a couple weeks.
Corey Seager is in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Twins.
Seager is mired in one of the worst stretches of his career, going hitless (0-for-22) in six consecutive games since the start of June. The 31-year-old fantasy stalwart is batting .059 (2-for-34) in nine games since returning from the injured list back on May 28. It’s only a matter of time before he gets going again, but he’s really struggling at the dish of late.
Wyatt Langford is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Twins.
Langford took a seat on Sunday amid a prolonged 21-for-116 slump at the dish over his last 30 games. The 23-year-old former top prospect is one of the most exciting power/speed combo talents in the fantasy landscape, but he’s been in a rut for a couple weeks at this juncture. Hopefully the extra time enables him to reset mentally and get back on track.
Dodgers recalled RHP Matt Sauer from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Sauer will factor into Los Angeles’ pitching plan for Tuesday’s game against the Padres and could even wind up starting the contest. The 26-year-old righty has compiled a respectable 3.05 ERA and 13/3 K/BB ratio across 20 2/3 innings (seven appearances, one start) this season at the highest level. Despite his success, he’s not a recommended streaming option for fantasy purposes, especially against a tough San Diego lineup.
Dodgers designated RHP José Ureña.
The quintessential modern-era journeyman, Ureña has spent time briefly with the Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers already this season. The well-traveled 33-year-old’s stint with Los Angeles is over after just a pair of relief appearances since June 3. He’ll presumably elect free agency and wind up somewhere else in a swingman-type role.