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Take 10 with Tim \u2013 June 21, 2024

1. The injuries have been brutal of late. What is your advice for managers who have been kicked in the teeth multiple times this season with the loss of, just not fifth outfielder, put first, second, and third-round picks?

2. \xa0 \xa0Mookie Betts will be out for 6 to 8 weeks with a fractured hand. This opens up an opportunity for a player to step up. Who do you think will seize this chance and make a significant impact?

3. \xa0 \xa0Kyle Bradish will have Tommy John Surgery. \xa0This should secure Cade Povich for the rest of the season. \xa0How good can he be this year and in the future?

4. \xa0 \xa0Bo Bichette hits the IL with a calf strain. \xa0While it doesn\u2019t sound too bad, that doesn\u2019t seem to be the case this season. \xa0Orelvis Martinez gets his chance. \xa0Does he hit? \xa0Does he stick?

5. \xa0 \xa0Christian Encarnacion Strand might need season-ending surgery. Noelvi Marte should be finishing his 80-game suspension soon, as the Reds have played 75 games this year. \xa0Is he the answer for playing time there. \xa0Should fantasy managers be excited by the potential?

6. \xa0 \xa0Anthony Rizzo is out for two months with a fractured arm. \xa0Ben Rice has been promoted and will get the strong side of the platoon. \xa0Should fantasy managers be excited about this?

7. \xa0 \xa0Justin Verlander hits the IL with neck soreness. \xa0It might not be too long, but the Astros are out of pitchers. \xa0What will they do? \xa0Is there anything of interest for fantasy managers?

8. \xa0 \xa0Yimi Garcia hits the IL with a nerve issue in his elbow. \xa0I\u2019ve heard of no time frame for his return. \xa0Who is the pickup for saves now in Toronto?

9. \xa0 \xa0As expected, Mike Trout is healing slower than anticipated. \xa0It\u2019s really interesting that some people heal faster than others. \xa0I remember when Albert Puljos broke his arm and spent the minimum time on the IL (15 days). \xa0Trout appears to be on the opposite side of that equation. \xa0Not a criticism, just an observation and a disappointment to his fantasy managers. \xa0Thoughts?

10. \xa0 \xa0Tyler Black has been promoted back to the Brewers. \xa0Does he get enough playing time to be relevant for fantasy managers?

11. \xa0 \xa0Johan Rojas was demoted earlier this week when the Phillies activated Trea Turner from the IL. \xa0Were you surprised that Rojas got demoted? \xa0They kept Mickey Moniak, Christian Pache, and David Dahl. \xa0Sure, they were all of out options, but really?

12. \xa0 \xa0The Mets are playing much better, and arguably, Christian Scott, their best pitcher, was sent back to the minors and continues to pitch well. \xa0What am I missing?

13. \xa0 \xa0What hitter are you targeting for this weekend\u2019s FAAB?

14. \xa0 \xa0What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?