John Laghezza MLB / NFL Moving Averages 🤖Apr 19, 2024

Team xwOBA : Runs Scored, ytd

Pretty solid correlation between the two, definitely a good place to start looking for regression

HOU #Ready2Reign - Largest underperformer
BOS #DirtyWater - Largest overperformer
BAL #Birdland - *SO* good
CHW #WhiteSox - *SO* bad

FantasyPros 🤖Apr 12, 2024
Justin Verlander (shoulder) slated for rehab start this weekend http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/44069… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Justin Verlander (shoulder) slated for rehab start this weekend

It does not appear that the Astros will rush Verlander back. He could be ready to return soon if all goes well with his rehab start this weekend.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 11, 2024
Jose Abreu out of lineup Thursday http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/44060… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Jose Abreu out of lineup Thursday

Abreu will receive the afternoon off for routine rest, with Jon Singleton filling in at first base and batting sixth against the Royals for manager Joe Espada Thursday.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 11, 2024
Framber Valdez (elbow) to play catch soon http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/44059… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Framber Valdez (elbow) to play catch soon

Valdez landed n the IL earlier in the week due to left elbow inflammation. Fantasy managers should expect the team to release a timetable for Valdez’s return once he begins to ramp up on a throwing program.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 11, 2024
Jose Urquidy (forearm) close to throwing bullpen session http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/44059… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Jose Urquidy (forearm) close to throwing bullpen session

Urquidy appears to be trending towards beginning a ramp up period, which is a welcome sight for the Astros. Fantasy managers should expect Urquidy to need a few rehab outings before returning to the Astros’ rotation.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 9, 2024
Yainer Diaz returns to lineup Tuesday http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/44017… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Yainer Diaz returns to lineup Tuesday

Diaz is back after sitting out Monday night’s series finale against the Rangers for rest reasons, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting fifth against the Royals for manager Joe Espada Tuesday.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 8, 2024
Jose Abreu returns to lineup Monday http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/43992… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Jose Abreu returns to lineup Monday

Abreu is back after sitting out for routine rest Sunday night, batting seventh and starting at first base against the Rangers for manager Joe Espada Monday.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 8, 2024
Yainer Diaz missing from lineup Monday http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/43992… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Yainer Diaz missing from lineup Monday

Diaz will sit out the series finale for general rest, with Victor Caratini filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth for manager Joe Espada against the Rangers Monday.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 8, 2024
Framber Valdez (elbow) headed for further evaluation http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/43991… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Framber Valdez (elbow) headed for further evaluation

Valdez is set to undergo further evaluation by doctors to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers should expect the team to proceed with caution, meaning an IL stint could be necessary, and hope that the left-hander avoids a major injury.

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FantasyPros 🤖Apr 8, 2024
Framber Valdez scratched from Monday’s start http://fantasypros.com/mlb/news/43990… via @[email protected] #Ready2Reign
Framber Valdez scratched from Monday’s start

There is no word yet on the reason for Valdez being scratched. The Astros will call up Blair Henley to make the start Monday.

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