Austin Bibens-Dirkx could get another crack with the Texas Rangers.

The Wire Troll: Austin Bibens-Dirks Re-emerging as Ranger Rotation Candidate

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Just brought up to make his MLB debut, Garcia is already standing out from the crowd, spanking two homers in his first four games. It doesn’t hurt that he’s drawing walks at a higher clip than he did at Triple-A, either. Garcia piled up the walks at Double-A to begin the season, earning a promotion to Triple-A, where his power was off the charts. Not bad for a dude that before this season had been out of organized ball for five years.

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Austin Voth is making his case to stick in the Washington Nationals rotation.

The Wire Troll: Austin Voth Ascends to Nationals Rotation

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If Jansen is the Toronto catcher of the present, Moreno is making his case as the catcher of the future, and establishing himself as a nice dynasty league option. Just 19, Moreno is already making his full-season ball debut and with a .333 BA over the last 10, he’s now flirting with a .300 BA through 35 games. His contact rate is off the charts for such a youngster.

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Jake Bauers is starting to come into his own for the Cleveland Indians,

The Wire Troll: Jake Bauers Starting to Deliver

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We’ve been waiting for this dude to put it together for some time now, and after a couple of false starts, McMahon seems to have figured it out. He’s riding a seven-game hit streak, has 10 RBI over the last five and six runs with four doubles over the last four. McMahon hinted at his power potential last year, but has taken a big step forward in that regard this season. He’s hit into four DPs, but with a 780 OPS, he’s finally a Fantasy asset and is locked in as an everyday player. Better yet, McMahon has recently moved up to fifth in the batting order and that’s really helped.

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Adam Plutko is cementing his spot in the Cleveland Indians rotation.

The Wire Troll: Adam Plutko Arrives Back in Cleveland Rotation

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For those keeper league owners that are already out of it this year, but looking towards the future, it’s time to consider picking up Pache. With another two hits Friday, he’s now hit safely in seven straight as he dominates in his first full season of Double-A — at age 20. Finally enjoying his long awaited breakout, the Dominican has managed to stay healthy while continuing to flash a fine hit tool (hit career BA in the minors is over .285). Pache will be forcing his way to Atlanta by this time next year, if not sooner.

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Craig Kimbrel will upgrade the Chicago Cubs bullpen.

What to Expect From Craig Kimbrel as the Cubs Closer

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Well, one thing is certain: Kimbrel will definitely help a bullpen that has blown 12 of 26 save chances so far this season. Regardless, the Cubs are still right in the thick of the NL Central, just a half game behind the Brewers entering play on Tuesday, so this addition is a welcome one. It’s probably not the last move Chicago will make to bolster the pen this season, but it’s the most important one.

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