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Skye Bolt - Highly productive in rehab stintBolt (hamstring/oblique) has produced a .379/.438/.517 slash line with a double, a home run, seven RBI and six runs across 32 plate appearances over seven rehab games with Triple-A...

ImpactBolt has consistently punished both El Paso and Albuquerque pitching over that span, producing four multi-hit efforts along the way. The 28-year-old has played several games in the field without setback, so it's possible he's deemed ready for activation within the coming days after an extended absence.

JUNE 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jed Lowrie - Out against leftyLowrie is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

ImpactThe switch-hitting Lowrie is on the bench for the fourth time in five games, this time taking a seat versus a lefty starting pitcher (Jordan Montgomery). Given his recent usage as well as the 25-49 Athletics' status as a non-contender, the 38-year-old Lowrie may be more likely to see his role dwindle than grow as the season rolls along. The likes of Seth Brown and Christian Bethancourt may be better bets to pick up starts at designated hitter at Lowrie's expense.

JUNE 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Nicky Lopez - On bench against lefty againLopez will sit against lefty Martin Perez and the Rangers on Monday.

ImpactLopez had close to an everyday role for much of the year, but it looks as though he's slipped into a platoon in recent weeks. His off day Monday means he's now been on the bench against the last five lefties the Royals have faced. Whit Merrifield will be the second baseman Monday, with Emmanuel Rivera starting at third.

JUNE 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Seth Brown - Sits against southpawBrown is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

ImpactWith a tough southpaw (Jordan Montgomery) on the hill for New York, the lefty-hitting Brown will get a breather after starting each of Oakland's last five games while going 8-for-21 with a home run and three doubles. Brown, who served as Oakland's designated hitter in Sunday's win over the Royals, will cede his spot in the lineup to Chad Pinder in the series opener in New York.

JUNE 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

After Santana trade, KC calls up No. 3 prospect PasquantinoKANSAS CITY -- In the span of five quick minutes on Monday afternoon, the Royals announced the first trade of what will likely be an active...

JUNE 27, 2022•MLB.COM

Jonah Bride - Takes seat after collisionBride (shoulder/face) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

ImpactThough Bride wasn't diagnosed with a concussion after he collided with teammate Chad Pinder during Sunday's win over the Royals, the rookie sustained a right shoulder injury as well as a facial laceration. He'll need at least one day to heal up from the injuries, allowing Nick Allen and Sheldon Neuse to pick up starts at second base and third base, respectively.

JUNE 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Vinnie Pasquantino - Not starting yetPasquantino, who was just called up by the Royals on Monday, won't be in the lineup right away, as it will be Hunter Dozier who starts at first base against the Rangers.

ImpactThe Royals presumably didn't call Pasquantino up to keep him on the bench, so he should see his name in the starting lineup soon. The fact that he'll be on the bench here against lefty Martin Perez does raise the possibility that he's merely viewed as a platoon bat for now, though even if that's the case, the Royals don't line up to face a lefty for quite some time, so he should start regularly going forward.

JUNE 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE