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The Atlanta Braves will use their most common starting lineup for the ninth time in a row to support Michael Soroka in his debut. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics are resting Brent Rooker and starting Jonah Bride, who has been performing well in Triple-A. Aledmys Diaz will hit cleanup for the first time this year, and Soroka will face a lineup with only two players with an xwOBA above .300.
Dodgers pitching prospect Gavin Stone is set to make his major-league debut on Wednesday, but it's unclear how long he'll stay. It's possible he's just filling in for Dustin May's spot in the rotation for one turn, so he may not be worth picking up in fantasy leagues. Meanwhile, Brent Rooker and Jack Suwinski continue to impress and are potential waiver wire pickups.
Brent Rooker's hot start in the 2023 season with the Oakland Athletics is backed up by his impressive quality-of-contact metrics, but his high strikeout rate suggests that his production may not be sustainable. However, his minor-league track record and power potential make him a worthwhile waiver-wire target for those in need of outfield power hitters. Other recommended waiver-wire targets include Joey Gallo and Jorge Soler.
Adley Rutschman hit his first walk-off home run in the ninth inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles to an 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Ryan Mountcastle also hit a home run, his fourth of the four-game series. Brent Rooker homered twice and drove in five runs for the Athletics, but they dropped three of four in Baltimore. The game also featured a memorable Orioles debut by Ryan O'Hearn, who had two hits and three RBIs.