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Juan Soto not being traded per Nationals GM Mike Rizzo
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team is not trading Juan Soto. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rizzo said unequivocally that the Nationals won’t move their star before the August 2 trade deadline. There were some rumors of Soto potentially being moved, but it sounds like that won’t be happening anytime soon.
– Ari Koslow
Nolan Gorman (back) remains out of lineup Wednesday
Nolan Gorman remains out of the Cardinals lineup Wednesday against the Padres due to a back injury.
Fantasy Impact: Gorman is dealing with lower back stiffness as he will miss his second straight game. The hope is Gorman will be ready for the start of Thursday’s series against the Cubs. Brendan Donovan is leading off and playing second base for the Cardinals against Yu Darvish and the Padres on Wednesday.
– Ari Koslow
Luis Garcia officially recalled to big league roster
The Nationals have officially recalled infielder Luis Garcia and placed infielder Alcides Escobar on the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury. (Source: Jesse Dougherty on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garcia failed to make the big league roster this spring, but he has batted .314 with eight home runs and one stolen base through 42 games at Triple-A Rochester to start the season. He should serve as the team’s primary shortstop with Escobar on the shelf, with the possibility of holding onto the job long-term if he can prove his bat is ready. The young infielder is eligible at 2B and SS in most formats and is worth a speculative add, especially in deeper leagues.
– Mike Maher
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