NBA Game Projections
There are no games scheduled for today.
Michael A. Taylor not in Royals' lineup on Sunday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the Seattle Mariners.
What It Means:
Taylor is being replaced in center field by Drew Waters versus Mariners starter Luis Castillo.
In 437 plate appearances this season, Taylor has a .254 batting average with a .674 OPS, 9 home runs, 46 runs, 43 RBI and 3 stolen bases.
Source:
Baseball Press
Alejo Lopez starting Sunday for Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds infielder Alejo Lopez is in the lineup Sunday in the team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
What It Means:
Lopez is getting the nod at designated hitter, batting seventh in the order versus Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff.
Our models project Lopez for 1.0 hits, 0.5 runs, 0.3 RBI and 7.9 FanDuel points.
Source:
Baseball Press
Akil Baddoo in lineup for Tigers Sunday afternoon
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is starting Sunday in the team's game against the Kansas City Royals.
What It Means:
Baddoo is getting the nod in left field, batting ninth in the order versus Royals starter Max Castillo.
Our models project Baddoo for 0.7 hits, 0.4 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.3 RBI and 7.2 FanDuel points.
Source:
Baseball Press
Michael Massey not in lineup Saturday for Royals
Kansas City Royals infielder Michael Massey is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Detroit Tigers.
What It Means:
Massey is being replaced at second base by Nicky Lopez versus Tigers starter Michael Pineda.
In 105 plate appearances this season, Massey has a .283 batting average with a .758 OPS, 1 home run, 7 runs, 9 RBI and 2 stolen bases.
Source:
Baseball Press
Lauri Markkanen sent to Jazz in deal with Cavaliers
The Utah Jazz have acquired forward Lauri Markkanen in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What It Means:
Markkanen will play for his third career team after the Cavaliers sent the 25-year old forward, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected picks, and two pick swaps to Utah for Donovan Mitchell. Expect Markkanen to play his previous role at power forward while Ochai Agbaji sees minutes at the two and three while Utah continues their rebuilding process.
In 1878 minutes last season, Markkanen recorded 0.47 points and 0.37 field goal attempts per minute.
Source:
Adrian Wojnarowski
Jazz trade for Collin Sexton in 4-player deal with Cavaliers
The Utah Jazz have reportedly acquired point guard Collin Sexton in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What It Means:
Sexton has reportedly also signed a four-year worth $72 million as part of a sign-and-trade with the Jazz after they dealt Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland. The 23-year old should lead a rebuilding core as their potential leading scorer after Utah dealt both Mitchell and center Rudy Gobert this offseason.
In 7179 career minutes, Sexton has accounted for 0.60 points and 0.49 field goal attempts per minute.
Source:
Adrian Wojnarowski
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