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The San Diego Padres are expressing concern regarding starter Lucas Giolito. Reports indicate that the pitcher is currently dealing with a diminished repertoire, raising questions about his effectiveness on the mound.
Eric Lauer is scheduled to make his second start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, June 2, at Chase Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lauer is coming off a solid outing where he allowed only one run across six innings of work last week against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
Andy Pages was listed as the starting center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their June 1 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Corbin Carroll was included in the starting lineup in right field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their June 1 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mookie Betts was listed as the starting shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their June 1 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Freddie Freeman was included in the starting lineup at first base for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their June 1 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Nolan Arenado was listed as the starting third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their June 1 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Geraldo Perdomo was included in the starting lineup at shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their June 1 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ketel Marte was listed as the starting second baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their June 1 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Gabriel Moreno was included in the starting lineup as the catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their June 1 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Will Smith was listed as the starting catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the June 1 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Kyle Tucker was included in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their June 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Max Muncy was featured in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their June 1 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Arizona Diamondbacks officially reinstated Pavin Smith from the 60-day injured list on Monday following his recovery from an elbow injury. His return provides a boost to the Diamondbacks' roster as he rejoins the active lineup. Smith was also included in the starting lineup for the June 1 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani is a top DFS option for June 1. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani will serve as the designated hitter while also starting on the mound this Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He was also listed in the starting lineup for the June 1 matchup against Arizona.
Zach Neto was scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, the decision was made due to the player dealing with whiplash.
José Soriano is scheduled to start for the Los Angeles Angels in their game against the Colorado Rockies. The matchup is part of the Rockies' effort to improve their performance as they enter the month of June.
Kyle Freeland is set to start for the Colorado Rockies in their game against the Los Angeles Angels. The Rockies are looking to move on from their May performance and start June with a better showing.
Nolan Schanuel is making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Schanuel has begun running, taking grounders, and performing shuffling drills. This represents a positive step forward in his rehabilitation process as he works toward returning to action for the Los Angeles Angels.
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is scheduled to catch in a Triple-A game this Tuesday as part of his ongoing recovery from injury. Alvarez is working his way back to full health and will be in action alongside teammate Kodai Senga, who is slated to pitch for the Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday.
