Garcia has been hitting mainly fifth in recent weeks, but with Jonathan India struggling and on the bench on Thursday, Garcia will get a shot to hit at the top of the order. This would be a big boost to Garcia’s fantasy value if he can remain at the top of the lineup. Michael Massey will hit sixth and play second base, while Cavan Biggio will bat fifth and play first base with Vinny Pasquantino at DH.

Friedl missed two games while dealing with a contusion in his right wrist. The 29-year-old has performed solidly in 2025 with a .274 average and .741 OPS to begin the campaign.

According to Farabaugh, one source described the Steelers’ inquiry as “a due diligence call” while adding that a trade “doesn’t seem likely to happen” at this time. The Steelers trade George Pickens to the Cowboys just over a week ago, and are now looking at DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, and Calvin Austin as their top options in three receiver sets. Of those three, Metcalf is the only receiver with notable NFL success, while Wilson effectively redshirted his rookie season due to injuries. Olave caught 32 passes for 400 yards and one touchdown for the Saints last season, but missed nine games due to multiple concussions he suffered. The four-year receiver posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons during his first two years in the league, and would provide an immediate upgrade to an underwhelming Steelers receiving corps. Farabaugh reports that in addition to a trade being unlikely, that the Saints do “not seem interested in trading Olave” at this time. The Saints picked up Olave’s fifth-year option last month, and will likely look to extend him in the not too distant future.

Tauchman, 34, will be given more time to ramp up after his second hamstring strain. The outfielder could be an option for the White Sox outfield at some point early next week.

Horwitz will get a chance to make his season debut this weekend against Philadelphia after missing the first 40-plus games of the year after surgery on his right thumb that caused pain in his hand and wrist. The 27-year-old should be the everyday first baseman with Pittsburgh, but he offers limited fantasy appeal.

Díaz missed the three games in Toronto because of passport issues. He’ll be back in the lineup as either a DH or first baseman tonight.

Montes didn’t get an at-bat in his three days of filling in for Yandy Díaz on the Rays roster.