Oneil Cruz Back on the Bench on Monday
Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Alexander Canario will make another start in center field and will bat fifth against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Cruz was held out of the lineup for four straight games last week due to back soreness before playing the final two games of the series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday and Sunday, but he went hitless in eight at-bats with seven strikeouts. Hopefully, the 26-year-old is just out of action on Monday because the Bucs are facing a left-hander and not because he's had a setback with his back. Cruz has hit just .223 (31-for-139) on the year but does have eight long balls and 16 stolen bases for his fantasy managers. Canario won't be a recommended DFS sleeper against a pitcher that he hasn't faced in his career.
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