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Jun 29 2025 | Toro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro started the first two games of the series and will take a seat Sunday after going 2-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs in Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old was slumping at the plate prior to that performance with a .174/.224/.261 slash line in his previous 14 games. Romy Gonzalez is stepping in at first base. |
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Jun 28 2025 | Toro went 0-for-4 in Friday's 9-0 loss to Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was a nice story earlier this month, but the corner infielder has been in a prolonged slump. After Friday's 0-fer, he's batting .138 (4-for-29) with one extra-base hit and zero RBI over the last nine games. He and Romy Gonzalez continue to serve as a band-aid at first base, but with Kristian Campbell getting starts at first base for Triple-A Worcester, a better option could emerge soon. |
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Jun 25 2025 | Toro is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is out of the lineup for a second straight day after starting the previous eight and 21 of the last 22 tilts. The Red Sox are facing a lefty (Yusei Kikuchi) for the second consecutive contest, and the switch-hitting Toro has been much better versus righties (.831 OPS, five home runs) than lefties (.679 OPS, zero home runs) this season. Romy Gonzalez and Nate Eaton will handle first base and third base, respectively. |
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Jun 17 2025 | Toro went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Monday's 2-0 win over Seattle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's two-out single in the third inning drove in Boston's second run. He's recently moved up the batting order against right-handers -- Toro hit third against the three previous righties faced -- and batted second Monday, the spot that had belonged to Rafael Devers for much of the season. He'll continue to hold the strong side of a platoon at first base and could get starts at third base when Red Sox manager Alex Cora doesn't want to expose Marcelo Mayer to a southpaw. Toro is batting .317/.345/.538 with five home runs, eight doubles, 13 RBI and 15 runs scored over 30 games. |
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Jun 10 2025 | Toro started as first base and went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 10-8 extra-innings loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was much turmoil caused by Rafael Devers' refusal to play first base and Boston's scrapped experiment with Kristian Campbell to move there, but Toro may have been the answer all along. He's reached base safely in 10 consecutive games, going 17-for-40 (.425) with five doubles, one home run and seven RBI during the streak. Toro is slashing .333/.352/.563 over 25 games for Boston, but it's fair to question if he can sustain that over the long haul. |
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Jun 8 2025 | Toro went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double, an additional double and an additional run scored during Sunday's 11-7 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro and Trevor Story swatted back-to-back solo home runs during the eighth inning of Sunday's victory. Toro added a pair of doubles to complete the monster game and notched his fourth straight multi-hit performance. Since the start of June, Toro is 12-for-28 (.429) with five runs and five RBI over seven games. |
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Jun 3 2025 | Toro started at third base and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro, who had been the regular starter at first base, shifted to third base while Romy Gonzalez, fresh off the injured list, started at first. Toro is batting .306 with an .822 OPS over 19 games since his contract was selected from Triple-A Worcester. The two could share the position going forward after Red Sox manager Alex Cora scrapped a plan to give Kristian Campbell starts there. |
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Jun 1 2025 | Toro will start at first base and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro appears to have emerged as the Red Sox's preferred option at first base. He'll pick up his third straight start at the position after going 4-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a run through the first two contests in Atlanta to boost his OPS to .833 over 54 plate appearances on the season. Toro will need to continue to perform well to maintain his hold on an everyday role, however. Romy Gonzalez (quadriceps) could return from the 10-day injured list later this week to push Toro for playing time, while Kristian Campbell has taken pregame reps at first base in recent weeks and could soon make his debut at the position. |
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May 31 2025 | Toro started at first base and went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: First base has been chaotic since Triston Casas (knee) suffered a season-ending injury, but Toro has made a case for himself. He's gone 14-for-42 (.333) with three home runs, four doubles, five RBI and seven runs scored over the last 12 games. However, the Red Sox intend to experiment with Kristian Campbell at first base for at least one game during this weekend's series in Atlanta. |
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May 24 2025 | Toro went a combined 1-for-5 with two solo home runs across Saturday's doubleheader split against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro started at first base in Game 1 and slugged a fifth-inning solo shot to right-center field. He began the nightcap on the bench but entered as a defensive replacement in the eighth. Toro belted another solo blast in the ninth frame in his lone Game 2 plate appearance, accounting for Boston's only run of the contest. The 28-year-old's opportunities have been sporadic this season, and he's started just once in the team's past six games, but Toro could start to see a bit more playing time with Romy Gonzalez (quad) suffering a setback in his recovery earlier in the week and Alex Bregman (quad) landing on the 10-day IL on Saturday. |
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May 7 2025 | Toro started at first base and went 1-for-3 in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was mostly a good night for Toro, who made his first start since having his contract selected from Triple-A Worcester last Saturday. He was involved in an unassisted double play early and later roped an opposite-field single off the Green Monster, though he was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. Romy Gonzalez had started the two previous games at first base in place of the injured Triston Casas (knee) before Toro got his shot Tuesday. For now, there are no plans to move Rafael Devers from DH to first base, so it looks like manager Alex Cora will make do with a Toro/Gonzalez rotation. |
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May 3 2025 | The Red Sox selected Toro's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Triston Casas (knee) likely out for the rest of the season, the Red Sox will turn to Toro to provide the big club with infield depth. The 28-year-old got off to a great start in the minors, slashing .310/.403/.480 with 13 RBI and 16 runs scored through 119 plate appearances. |
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Aug 27 2024 | The Athletics designated Toro for assignment Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was acquired from the Brewers during the offseason but has now lost his place on the Athletics' 26-man and 40-man rosters. Toro has played in 94 games and posted a .240/.293/.350 slash line with six homers, four stolen bases, 26 RBI and 34 runs. |
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Aug 15 2024 | Toro is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He appears to have lost hold of a regular spot at third base to rookie Darell Hernaiz. Toro finds himself on the bench Thursday for the fourth time in five games, with the last two absences coming against left-handed pitchers and the first two coming versus righties. The Athletics will return everyday designated hitter Brent Rooker (personal) from the paternity list later this weekend, so Toro's outlook for playing time will likely only worsen in the coming days. |
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Aug 14 2024 | Toro is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Mets, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the fourth time in five games, Darell Hernaiz has drawn the start at third base over Toro, though Toro did pick up a start at first base during that stretch. Since coming off the injured list last month, Toro is slashing just .151/.224/.189 over 16 games. |
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Aug 13 2024 | Toro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro hasn't logged a multi-hit game since July 23, going 6-for-45 (.133) during that stretch. He'll yield to Darell Hernaiz at third base for the second time in three games. |
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Aug 10 2024 | Toro isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game versus Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-4 during a loss in Friday's series opener. Darell Hernaiz will step in as Oakland's third baseman and bat seventh. |
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Aug 5 2024 | Toro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting four consecutive games, Toro will take a seat Monday against rookie starter Ky Bush and the White Sox. Darell Hernaiz will fill the hot corner and bat eighth. |
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Jul 30 2024 | Toro isn't in the Athletics' lineup versus the Giants on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro has an OPS of .432 since his return from a hamstring injury. As he continues to try and return to form, he will take a breather Tuesday. Brett Harris has the start at third base and is batting eighth. |
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Jul 25 2024 | Toro isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Toro boasts a .783 OPS in 73 plate appearances against left-handers this season, but he will take a seat Thursday with southpaw Kenny Rosenberg on the mound. While Toro rests, Brett Harris will field the hot corner and bat eighth. |
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Jul 24 2024 | Toro went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a win over the Astros on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics' lineup is suddenly an unlikely juggernaut; Oakland belted another five home runs Tuesday. While Toro's line stood in stark contrast since it only consisted of a pair of singles, it was still noteworthy considering those were his first hits at the big-league level since June 21 due to his month-long IL stint because of a hamstring injury. Toro's steal was his fourth of the season overall, and the fact he had the green light confirms his hamstring is back to full health. |
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Jul 22 2024 | Toro is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro, who was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, went 0-for-4 in his first game since June 21 due to a strained hamstring. The team will likely bring the third baseman back slowly as he works his way back up to game speed, and he'll begin Monday's contest in the dugout. Brett Harris will start at the hot corner and bat eighth against Houston right-hander Spencer Arrighetti. |
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Jul 21 2024 | Toro (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro landed on the shelf June 21 with a strained hamstring but is ready to rejoin the Athletics after going 5-for-12 with a homer during a four-game rehab assignment. The 27-year-old has a .260/.303/.386 slash line through 73 contests this year and should see regular action at third base for Oakland now that he's healthy. |
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Jul 20 2024 | Toro (hamstring) had his rehab assignment shifted to Triple-A Las Vegas and will play at least two games with the Aviators before being re-evaluated, | the Associated Press reports. |
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Jul 19 2024 | Toro (hamstring) slotted in at designated hitter Thursday during a rehab game in the Arizona Complex League, going 0-for-1 with two walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro took a full game's worth of plate appearances in the seven-inning contest while suiting up on back-to-back days for the first time on his rehab assignment. The 27-year-old will likely bump up to a higher affiliate as soon as Friday when minor-league play resumes following the All-Star-break. |
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Jul 18 2024 | Toro (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in the ACL Athletics' win over the ACL Angels on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The recovering veteran also logged a full workload at second base in the seven-inning contest, which is an encouraging development in his second rehab game. The bases-loaded blast was a bonus against a much lower caliber of competition than Toro normally faces, and it's likely he's bumped up to a higher affiliate as soon as post-All-Star-break play resumes Friday. |
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Jul 16 2024 | Toro (hamstring) started at third base and played seven innings in the ACL Athletics' loss to the ACL Rangers on Monday, going 1-for-3. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a successful start to Toro's rehab assignment given he was able to play almost a full game on defense. The veteran is due to log several games in the minors before activation is considered, so a return immediately at the start of the second half of the season Friday may not be realistic. |
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Jul 13 2024 | Toro (hamstring) has been working out at the Athletics' spring training complex in Arizona and could start a rehab assignment after the All-Star break, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's recovery seems to be picking up some momentum approximately three weeks in, and it appears he could be ready for a return to game action right at about the one-month mark from his placement on the IL, which transpired June 22. The versatile veteran had been a valuable contributor in all facets before the injury, so a return relatively early in the second half would be a welcome sight for both the team and fantasy managers. |
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Jul 3 2024 | Toro (hamstring) could begin running the bases at some point before the end of the week, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder is still expected to be sidelined through the All-Star break, but this report represents the first bit of encouraging news regarding Toro's recovery. Toro is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, so he'll likely need to eventually prove himself in at least a couple of rehab games before being deemed ready for activation. |
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Jun 23 2024 | Toro (hamstring) will be out at least through the All-Star break, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro landed on the injured list Saturday due to a Grade 1 strain of his right hamstring, and the A's have already determined that his absence will extend into the second half of the season. Tyler Nevin figures to see the majority of reps at third base until Toro returns, though Aledmys Diaz and Armando Alvarez may also pick up a few starts. |
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Jun 22 2024 | The Athletics placed Toro on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a strained right hamstring. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro returned to the lineup Friday after missing the three previous games due to a shoulder strain. He went 1-for-3 with a run and a walk in Friday's 6-5 win over the Twins, but he was replaced by Tyler Nevin in the top of the seventh inning due to the hamstring strain. Nevin and Aledmys Diaz should see increased playing time with Toro sidelined, as could Armando Alvarez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. |
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Jun 21 2024 | Toro suffered a strained hamstring Friday and will be placed on the injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was held out of the lineup earlier in the week with a shoulder issue and returned to the lineup Friday. He suffered an unrelated hamstring injury and will now be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Tyler Nevin and Aledmys Diaz figure to see increased playing time. |
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Jun 20 2024 | Toro (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will miss out on a third consecutive start while he recovers from a sore shoulder, an injury that first cropped up in the Athletics' doubleheader with the Twins on Sunday. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at third base Thursday for Toro, who is considered day-to-day. |
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Jun 19 2024 | Toro has been dealing with shoulder soreness ever since Sunday's doubleheader against the Twins, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's shoulder injury helps explain why he will be missing his second consecutive game Wednesday versus the Royals. The Athletics are still optimistic that the 27-year-old infielder will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, but he will see a doctor Wednesday in order to determine the best way to approach his injury. Tyler Nevin figures to operate as Oakland's main third baseman while Toro recovers. |
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Jun 18 2024 | Toro isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will sit down for Tuesday's series opener after going 2-for-14 during Oakland's previous series against the Twins. Tyler Nevin, who was just promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas, will take over at third base and bat seventh. |
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Jun 14 2024 | Toro is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will be out of the Athletics' lineup for the first time since April 28, getting a well-deserved day off Friday. J.D. Davis will bat seventh and play third base while Max Schuemann leads off. |
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Jun 11 2024 | Toro went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro got the game started right for the Athletics, taking Randy Vasquez's first pitch of the contest out to center field. The homer was Toro's sixth of the year, but his first since May 21. He's gone 6-for-26 (.231) over his last six games, though he's maintained steady playing time at third base and atop the order. He's slashing .268/.311/.402 with 24 RBI, 31 runs scored, 14 doubles, one triple and three stolen bases through 66 contests. |
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Jun 10 2024 | Toro went 1-for-5 with a two-run single in an extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro erased a 2-1 deficit in the seventh inning with a bloop single that plated Tyler Soderstrom and Aledmys Diaz. Toro has hit safely in four straight games, although he's also uncharacteristically struck out seven times over that span. Nevertheless, Toro appears to have a firm hold of a leadoff spot and is carrying a solid .269 average and .708 OPS across 261 plate appearances. |
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May 31 2024 | Toro went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run in an extra-innings loss to the Rays on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro wreaked havoc during the 12-inning contest, putting together his third multi-hit effort in the last four games. The 27-year-old also ripped a two-bagger for the second straight game, and his clutch RBI single in the 10th snapped a 4-4 tie at the time. Toro has found a home in the leadoff spot, logging a .277 batting average, 11 extra-base hits, three steals and 19 runs in 156 plate appearances from the top of the order. |
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May 22 2024 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's bat was silent until the eighth inning when he sent out a home run to right field to give the A's their first lead of the night. He's racked up seven hits over his last five games and leads the majors with 28 hits in the month of May. Since April 26, Toro is slashing .362/.406/.553 with three homers, 10 RBI, 17 runs and a 4:16 BB:K in 101 plate appearances. |
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May 13 2024 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro launched his fourth home run of the year to begin the sixth off Luis Castillo. It's a continuation of what's been a ridiculously hot stretch at the plate for Toro. Over his last 16 games, the 27-year-old is slashing .410/.455/.607 with two homers, nine RBI and 12 runs scored. He has led off in six straight games, all against righties, and has been more of a middle-of-the-order hitter against southpaws. For the season, Toro is now slashing .299/.351/.460 with 13 extra-base hits, 17 RBI, 20 runs and a 7:26 BB:K in 148 plate appearances. |
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May 9 2024 | Toro went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a double, a walk and two runs during a loss to the Rangers in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro continued to wield one of the hottest bats in the majors during the nightcap, bouncing back from an 0-for-3 showing in the matinee of the twin bill with his seventh multi-hit effort in the last nine games. Toro's strikeout rate during that stretch is a minuscule 7.1 percent, and his slash line now sits at a season-best .293/.351/.447 across 134 plate appearances. |
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May 7 2024 | Toro went 3-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Rangers on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro authored one of two multi-hit efforts for the Athletics on the night, accomplishing the feat for the fifth time in the last six games overall. Toro has also reached safely in nine of the last 10 contests, a stretch during which he boasts a stellar .455 average, 1.197 OPS and impressively modest 13.9 percent strikeout rate. |
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May 4 2024 | Toro went 2-for-5 with a two-run single and three runs in a win over the Marlins on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro extended Oakland's lead to 9-0 in the third inning with his timely single, pushing his RBI total to 13 to draw him into a tie with JJ Bleday for third place on the Athletics. The 27-year-old has been a steady offensive presence for the surprising A's, and he's now posted four consecutive two-hit tallies as part of an eight-game hitting streak overall. |
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May 2 2024 | Toro went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at second base and batting fifth, Toro launched a second-inning Quinn Priester sinker up in the zone off the top of the wall in center field. Toro has hit safely in six straight games, and he's making a case to be an everyday player for Oakland -- through 99 plate appearances, he's slashing .264/.323/.440 with three homers, 11 RBI and 11 runs. He's played at least three games at first base, second base and third base so far in 2024 in addition to spotting in at DH, and while Ryan Noda's demotion to Triple-A after Wednesday's game likely has more to do with J.D. Davis (thigh) being nearly ready to come off the IL, it does give Toro a little less competition for playing time. |
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May 1 2024 | Toro went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a double and a run in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: JJ Bleday stole the spotlight for the suddenly surging Athletics with his pair of home runs, but Toro turned in a noteworthy performance while playing a bit of small ball. The 27-year-old extended his hitting streak to five games in the process, a stretch during which he's laced a trio of two-baggers and has boosted his average 39 points to .250. |
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Apr 28 2024 | Toro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will have a streak of four straight starts come to an end as Ryan Noda returns to the lineup at first base and Max Schuemann gets the nod at the keystone. Over the previous four contests, Toro went 2-for-13 with a double and an RBI. |
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Apr 24 2024 | Toro is starting at second base and batting sixth for Wednesday's outing against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting infielder was originally left out of the starting nine for Wednesday's matchup, but he will take the field and make his first start at second base after Zack Gelof (abdomen) was scratched. Toro currently has a .232/.293/.377 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI and eight runs through 21 games. |
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Apr 23 2024 | Toro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro started the previous 14 games but will take a seat after he posted a .686 OPS during that stretch. Tyler Nevin will man the hot corner while Esteury Ruiz bats leadoff for the A's. |
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Apr 21 2024 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a triple in a loss to the Guardians on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three-bagger not only extended Toro's modest hitting streak to three games, it also served as his first such hit since June 2, 2022 while with the Mariners. Toro has now started 12 consecutive games at either third base or designated hitter, and while his .254/.323/.424 slash line is solid but not remarkable, it passes for one of the better ones on a struggling Oakland offense. |
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Apr 14 2024 | Toro went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and a stolen base in a loss to the Nationals on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro made some noise out of the top of the order, recording his first two-bagger and stolen base of the season in the process. It was the second three-hit effort in the last four games for Toro, who's now drawn six consecutive starts during which he's mustered a .360 average and .385 on-base percentage across 26 plate appearances. |
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Apr 11 2024 | Toro will start at third base and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll fill in for a resting J.D. Davis in the series finale in Texas, but the Athletics should have room in the lineup for both Davis and Toro against right-handed pitching going forward after placing designated hitter Brent Rooker (ribs) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Toro is leading off for the fourth game in a row after he went 5-for-13 with three runs and an RBI in his previous three turns atop the batting order. |
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Apr 8 2024 | Toro went 2-for-4 with an RBI infield single and two runs in a loss to the Tigers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro led off for the first time this season and did a solid job out of the top of the order, setting the table twice and posting his first multi-hit effort of the season. Toro now as an RBI in back-to-back appearances as well, and he should continue to see intermittent playing time at third base and designated hitter. |
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Apr 6 2024 | Toro is not in the Athletics' starting lineup Saturday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro got his first hit of the season Friday with a two-run home run. He'll be in the dugout to start Saturday's contest, with Brent Rooker drawing the start at DH and batting in the cleanup spot against Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda. |
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Mar 30 2024 | Toro is not in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro made his season debut Friday as the designated hitter. He was fifth in the batting order and finished the game 0-for-4. Brent Rooker, who started in the season opener Thursday, will return to the lineup Saturday at DH and will bat in the cleanup spot. |
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Mar 16 2024 | Toro, who's been impressing in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot in Cactus League play, could be impacted by Friday's signing of J.D. Davis, Manny Randhawa and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com report. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro has posted a .367 batting average and .924 OPS across 35 plate appearances. The 27-year-old last saw extended regular-season playing time in 2022 for Seattle and produced a .185 average and .563 OPS alongside 24 extra-base hits and 35 RBI across 109 games. Toro could still hang on to an Opening Day spot thanks to his ability to also play first base and second base in addition to third, but Davis is projected to log the majority of starts at the hot corner to open the season. |
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Mar 7 2024 | Toro went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old journeyman appears to be finding his comfort zone at the plate as of late. Toro is hitting .350 over 20 at-bats with a .700 OPS so far this spring. With Zach Gelof continuing to impress as a young prospect at second, Toro figures to be in contention for the starting third base job but could also earn a roster spot as a utility option. |
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Nov 15 2023 | The Brewers traded Toro to Oakland on Wednesday in exchange for Chad Patrick, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro slashed .291/.374/.471 across 414 plate appearances at Triple-A Nashville last season, and he made the most of his limited opportunities in the majors by going 8-for-18 with two homers and nine RBI. Toro's switch-hitting bat and ability to cover every base could go a long way when competing for a spot on the Athletics' Opening Day roster. |
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Aug 19 2023 | The Brewers optioned Toro to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite putting up strong numbers in the majors and minor leagues this season, Toro received just one plate appearance -- which resulted in a walk -- during his latest stint with the Brewers. The return of Rowdy Tellez (finger) from the IL will force Toro back to Nashville, though Toro could return as a depth piece once rosters expand in September. |
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Aug 11 2023 | The Brewers recalled Toro from Triple-A Nashville on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Blake Perkins (oblique) landing on the injured list Friday, Toro will come up from the minors to replace Perkins as a bench bat for Milwaukee. Toro went 4-for-10 with a homer and four RBI during his last stint with the Brewers, but he likely won't see consistent playing time despite his impressive output. |
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Aug 3 2023 | Toro was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was recalled from Nashville last week and appeared in three games while up with the big club, going 4-for-10 with a home run, a walk, four RBI and three runs. Toro could return to the majors later in the season when the Brewers need infield depth. |
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Aug 2 2023 | Toro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro closed the past week by making three starts in four games, but he failed to crack the lineup at any point during the three-game set in Washington. The Brewers' recent acquisition of Mark Canha appears to have closed the door on Toro gaining meaningful playing time. |
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Jul 30 2023 | Toro will serve as the Brewers' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro has gone 4-for-7 with a home run and four RBI in his two games since being called up from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, and he could end up getting a look in a near-everyday role so long as he continues to wield a hot bat. Even after acquiring Carlos Santana from the Pirates on Thursday, the Brewers still have an opening in the regular lineup, so expect manager Craig Counsell to continue to take a hot-hand approach to that spot. |
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Jul 29 2023 | Toro went 3-for-4 with a home run, his second of the season, and four RBI in Friday's 10-7 loss to Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His three-run shot off Ben Heller in the eighth inning made the final score somewhat respectable, but it was Milwaukee's only homer on the night against three long balls by Atlanta hitters. Toro has hit the ground running after his latest promotion Wednesday, going 4-for-7 in two starts, but the addition of Carlos Santana on Thursday puts one more obstacle between the 26-year-old and a consistent role in the lineup once the Brewers' roster gets healthy again. |
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Jul 26 2023 | Toro was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will return to the big leagues after being sent down June 14, having produced a .337 average with 19 extra-base hits, including five homers, over 101 at-bats in 27 games with Nashville since his demotion. The 26-year-old will replace Jesse Winker (back) on the major-league roster after Winker was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. |
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Jun 14 2023 | The Brewers optioned Toro to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro hadn't started since June 6 and appeared in just one other game over the past week, so the Brewers deemed him expendable with the club needing to make room on the 26-man active roster for outfielder Raimel Tapia, who finalized a one-year deal Wednesday. During his two-week stay with Milwaukee, Toro went 4-for-8 with a home run and five RBI. |
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May 30 2023 | Milwaukee recalled Toro from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jesse Winker (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Toro had registered an underwhelming .258/.344/.352 slash line with one home run and four stolen bases through 43 games this season at Triple-A and seems doubtful to offer fantasy relevance. |
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Jan 13 2023 | Toro signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Brewers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a nice little raise for Toro, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time as a Super Two qualifier. The 26-year-old was acquired via trade from the Mariners last month and will compete for the Brewers' second base job in 2023. |
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Dec 2 2022 | Toro and Jesse Winker were acquired by the Brewers from the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Kolten Wong and cash considerations, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was acquired by the Mariners from the Astros at the 2021 trade deadline, and he's now on the move once again. The 25-year-old played in a career-high 109 games last season, but he struggled offensively with a .185/.239/.324 slash line, 10 home runs and 35 RBI. He's under team control through 2026 and should have the chance to secure a starting spot in the lineup during spring training, with Wong's departure opening up the job at second base. |
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Oct 4 2022 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional RBI during a 9-6 victory in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro took Detroit pitcher Elvin Rodriguez deep in the fourth before adding a two-run single the next inning to give Seattle the lead for good. The long ball is the 25-year-old's first since Aug. 31 as he'd batted just 6-for-44 with two doubles and two walks during the 18-game drought. |
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Oct 3 2022 | Toro was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After recording just three hits in his last 12 games, Toro will return to the minors. 2022 has been a disappointing campaign that saw him slash .179/.236/.314 over 339 plate appearances. If he shows signs of progress over the offseason, there is still a chance he could make the Mariners' big-league roster in 2023. |
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Sep 29 2022 | Toro stole a base as a pinch runner in Thursday's 10-9 extra-innings win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro swiped third base in the 10th inning but was left aboard. It was just his second steal in 104 contests this season after he swiped six bags in 95 games in 2021. The 25-year-old infielder has added a .183/.238/.320 slash line, nine home runs, 30 RBI, 34 runs scored, 13 doubles and a triple while slipping into a reserve role since Eugenio Suarez returned from the injured list. |
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Sep 24 2022 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Royals on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro had been mired in an 0-for-11 slump over his previous four games and hadn't generated a multi-hit effort since Aug. 31. The 25-year-old's .181/.234/.319 slash line is a profound disappointment, but some of Toro's complementary metrics belie those numbers to an extent -- he's been saddled with a dismal .192 BABIP, produced a modest 17.6 percent strikeout rate and laced 23 of his 55 hits for extra bases. |
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Sep 22 2022 | Toro isn't starting Thursday against Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro started the last five games and went 2-for-17 with a double and six runs. He'll get a breather while Ty France draws the start at the hot corner and bats cleanup. |
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Sep 19 2022 | Toro will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll stick in the lineup for the third game in a row after going 2-for-7 with a double between the previous two contests. With Eugenio Suarez (finger) moving to the injured list Saturday, Toro looks like he'll settle in as the Mariners' everyday third baseman for the time being. |
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Sep 4 2022 | Toro remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro had started in all three games of the Mariners' recent series with the Tigers, but he has yet to appear in the first two contests in Cleveland and will remain on the bench for the series finale. With Adam Frazier settling back into an everyday role at second base now that Seattle is at full strength in the outfield, Toro is expected to see light usage as a utility man moving forward. |
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Aug 31 2022 | Toro went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory versus Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro singled in the second inning before he later took Alex Lange deep for a two-run shot in the top of the seventh. The homer was his ninth of the year and he has now gone 3-for-7 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored over his first two games back in the majors after being recalled Tuesday. |
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Aug 30 2022 | The Mariners recalled Toro from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro has slashed .241/.353/.431 with three doubles and two home runs in 16 games at Triple-A since being sent down in early August. He rejoins the MLB club to replace Dylan Moore (oblique), who went on the injured list Tuesday. |
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Aug 6 2022 | Toro was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro has appeared in 84 games this season for the Mariners, but he hit just .180, and the team decided to send him to Tacoma to open up a roster spot for Mitch Haniger. Toro figures to be among the top candidates next time the Mariners need to bring up a hitter from the minors. |
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Aug 3 2022 | Toro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Adam Frazier moving back to second base Wednesday after getting three straight starts in the outfield, Toro's time in the lineup will come to an end. Toro's opportunities are likely to get more scarce in the days to come when the likes of Ty France (wrist), Julio Rodriguez (wrist) and Mitch Haniger (ankle) return from injuries. |
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Aug 2 2022 | Toro will start at second base and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Julio Rodriguez (wrist) and Dylan Moore (back) recently heading to the injured list, Adam Frazier has been picking up more work in the outfield of late. Frazier's presence in the outfield has opened up the keystone for Toro, who will occupy the position for the third game in a row. Toro, who went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 7-2 loss, will likely be in danger of moving into a reserve role as soon as the Mariners get one of Rodriguez, Moore, Mitch Haniger (ankle) or Ty France (wrist) back in the lineup. |
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Jul 24 2022 | Toro went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro entered the game when outfielder Jesse Winker (ankle) exited the contest following a collision on the field. Toro was part of the Mariners' two bursts of offense in the seventh and eighth innings, including a homer in his second plate appearance of the day. The 25-year-old infielder has seen limited playing time lately -- his last start was last Saturday. He owns an uninspiring .179/.242/.329 slash line with eight homers, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored and a stolen base in 76 contests. Even if Winker has to miss extra time, his absence will likely be covered by Adam Frazier and Dylan Moore. |
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Jul 14 2022 | Toro is starting at second base and hitting eighth Thursday against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was not in the original lineup but will draw the start after J.P. Crawford was scratched (undisclosed). Toro was picking up regular playing time as the Mariners dealt with suspensions to Crawford, Jesse Winker and Julio Rodriguez, but he will be in line to lose playing time if Crawford's absence is short-term. |
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Jul 13 2022 | Toro is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro went 0-for-3 with a walk in the front end of the doubleheader, which was his 11th start in 13 games. He's benefited from the Mariners having one of J.P. Crawford, Jesse Winker or Julio Rodriguez out for each of the past 11 contests while the trio had their suspensions staggered out, but Toro will likely lose out on playing time now that each of the three has served their respective bans. |
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Jul 10 2022 | Toro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be on the bench for the second time in four contests after having recently completed a nine-game run in the starting nine. With Jesse Winker set to return from suspension for Tuesday's game in Washington, Toro's opportunities may become more scarce in the final week before the All-Star break. |
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Jul 5 2022 | Toro went 2-for-3 with a run-scoring infield single, an RBI double and two walks in a win over the Padres on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's busy day on the basepaths extended what has been a strong stretch at the plate for the 25-year-old, who now boasts a .333 average and .922 OPS over the 30 plate appearances he's logged in his last eight games. The 25-year-old has an impressively modest 16.0 percent strikeout rate on the campaign, but an atypically low .192 BABIP has certainly played a part in his ugly .187/.236/.338 season line. Toro has started each of the past seven contests and should have a lock on a near-everyday role while Jesse Winker serves the final five games of his suspension and while Kyle Lewis (concussion) remains on the 7-day injured list. |
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Jul 1 2022 | Toro went 1-for-3 with an RBI groundout, a run-scoring single and a run in a win over the Athletics on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro drove in the first run of the game in underwhelming fashion, sacrificing a run in on a double play groundout in the first inning. His fifth-inning single then plated Jesse Winker to snap a 4-4 tie and give the Mariners a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Toro has now reached safely in six straight games, an encouraging span during which he's produced a .333 average and .961 OPS across 20 plate appearances. |
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Jun 30 2022 | Toro went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's pair of doubles pushed his tally in that category to nine on the season, a bright spot in his otherwise dismal .178/.226/.337 slash line. The 25-year-old has reached safely in five straight games, however, and nearly half (17) of his 36 hits this year have gone for extra bases. |
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Jun 26 2022 | Toro went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro entered the game after a benches-clearing brawl in the second inning, taking over at second base when Dylan Moore moved to shortstop to cover for the ejection of J.P. Crawford. It was Toro who opened the scoring with a sixth-inning solo shot, but that was the extent of the Mariners' scoring. The 25-year-old is struggling at the plate lately, going 4-for-34 (.118) in his last 11 games, with his homer Sunday accounting for his lone extra-base hit in that span. He's seen his slash line dip to .169/.219/.323 with seven long balls, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored and a stolen base in 210 plate appearances. He could see a short-term boost in playing time depending on how the suspensions are doled out from Sunday's brawl, but Toro's been trending toward an infield depth role with his poor hitting in June. |
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Jun 23 2022 | Toro went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro kept the pressure up in the ninth inning, stealing second to give the Mariners two runners in scoring position after they tallied the go-ahead run. Hitting success has remained sparse for the infielder in June -- he's 10-for-69 (.145) this month, dropping his season average to .167 in 58 contests. He's added six home runs, 17 RBI and 20 runs scored across 207 plate appearances, and his steal Thursday was his first of the year after he went 6-for-9 on the basepaths in 2021. |
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Jun 15 2022 | Toro isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro started in the last seven games but will get a day off after he went 0-for-11 with five strikeouts over the last three matchups. Jesse Winker will serve as the designated hitter while Sam Haggerty starts in left field. |
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Jun 12 2022 | Toro went 2-for-5 with a game-tying RBI single and RBI double in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was the epitome of a clutch performer Saturday, first knotting the game at five with a two-bagger to deep left that plated J.P. Crawford on the seventh inning. He then followed it up with an RBI single in the ninth inning that erased the 6-5 edge the Red Sox had gained in the visitors' half of the frame via a Bobby Dalbec solo home run. Toro is 5-for-14 over his last three games, offering some reason for optimism he can eventually give a serious boost to his still-abysmal .180/.230/.348 slash line. |
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Jun 9 2022 | Toro went 2-for-5 with a double and a run in a win over the Astros on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro stepped up with his first multi-hit effort since May 15 to help the Mariners to yet another win over the AL West-leading Astros. In the process, the 25-year-old snapped the 0-for-18 skid that had encompassed his last five games, but his unsightly .171/.224/.342 slash line is still dampening his fantasy value significantly. |
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Jun 6 2022 | Toro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will retreat to the bench after he went 2-for-19 with two runs and an RBI over his five games (four starts) since he returned from the 10-day injured list last Wednesday. With Taylor Trammell handling designated-hitter duties Monday in place of Toro, Dylan Moore will enter the starting nine in the outfield. |
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Jun 3 2022 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a game-winning RBI triple, a walk and a run in an extra-inning win over the Orioles on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's 10th-inning three-bagger not only plated Eugenio Suarez with what would turn out to be the winning run, but he extended his hitting streak to seven games in the process. The 25-year-old's bat has come to life since mid-May following a positively dismal start to the season, as he owns a .321 average and .998 OPS across the 31 plate appearances he's logged in his last nine games. |
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Jun 2 2022 | Toro (shoulder), reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day, entered Wednesday's loss to the Orioles as the designated hitter in the sixth inning and went 1-for-2. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was an in-game replacement for Mike Ford in his first game off the IL. The 25-year-old's single extended the hitting streak he'd started back on May 17 to six games, but Toro still carries an ugly .184/.241/.368 slash line across 137 plate appearances. |
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Jun 1 2022 | The Mariners reinstated Toro (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Baltimore, but he should be primed to take on a regular role at either third base or designated hitter beginning Thursday after Seattle placed another everyday player in Kyle Lewis (concussion) on the 7-day injured list. Toro produced a .603 OPS in 135 plate appearances before he landed on the IL on May 22 with a sprained left shoulder, but he was reinstated on the first day he was eligible to return from the shelf. |
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May 31 2022 | Toro (shoulder) reported to High-A Everett for a rehab assignment Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left shoulder May 22, and Wednesday is the first day he's eligible to be activated. Toro could be back on the active roster before the end of the current series in Baltimore, which finishes up Thursday. |
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May 29 2022 | Toro (shoulder) is likely to begin a short rehab assignment early this coming week, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro began taking infield drills Friday, certainly an encouraging development. The infielder went on the injured list May 21, and manager Scott Servais remains hopeful he'll be deemed ready for activation when first eligible, meaning a rehab stint may be limited to two games at most. |
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May 22 2022 | Toro was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sprained left shoulder. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toto presumably sustained the injury during Saturday's matchup with Boston, when he went 1-for-2 before exiting during the third inning. It's unclear exactly how long the 25-year-old is expected to be sidelined, but he'll be eligible to be activated June 1. Dylan Moore is likely to see more playing time while Toro is on the shelf. |
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May 21 2022 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Red Sox on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro uncorked a 429-foot shot to right field with Eugenio Suarez aboard in the fifth, slicing a four-run deficit in half at the time. The 25-year-old is now riding a modest four-game hitting streak, one that includes a pair of round trippers and three RBI overall. |
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May 19 2022 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro put the final run of the night on the board for the Mariners with a 350-foot laser shot to right in the ninth inning. The 25-year-old now has two homers in the last four games, but his season slash line remains an abysmal .167/.224/.342 across 125 plate appearances. |
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May 17 2022 | Toro will sit Tuesday against the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro isn't the Mariners' primary starter at any one position, but he's been in the lineup more often than not, starting 28 of 37 games thus far. He hasn't exactly hit well enough to be a regular, however, slashing .156/.217/.312 on the year, though that line should rise along with his .140 BABIP. |
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May 16 2022 | Toro went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI sacrifice fly and two runs in a win over the Mets on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's first multi-hit effort since May 8 snapped an 0-for-11 skid that had encompassed his last five games. Despite the productive afternoon, the 25-year-old still sports a .163/.226/.327 line across 32 games. |
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May 14 2022 | Toro will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's absences follow a run of 11 straight starts. He hasn't exactly earned everyday at-bats, hitting just .150/.218/.310 on the year. |
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May 13 2022 | Toro isn't starting Friday against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is in the midst of a slump in which he's gone 0-for-10 with two strikeouts, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Eugenio Suarez will start at third base while Mike Ford serves as the designated hitter. |
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May 11 2022 | Toro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro takes a seat after hitting .132 with two home runs, four RBI and an additional run while starting in each of the Mariners' last 11 games. Kyle Lewis' (knee) impending return from the 10-day injured list could result in Toro losing work, but until that happens, the 25-year-old should be locked into a near-everyday role while moving between second base, third base or designated hitter. |
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May 9 2022 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in an extra-inning win over the Rays on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's game-tying solo homer in the ninth inning off Andrew Kittredge knotted the game at 1-1, setting the table for an eventual Ty France game-winning RBI single in the 10th. Toro has made quite the impact while drawing back-to-back starts, as he also launched a solo shot in Saturday's loss. |
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May 8 2022 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-2 loss to Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was unsuccessful in his first three at-bats but took reliever Ralph Garza deep to right in the ninth inning for his first extra-base hit since a home run on April 27th. The 25-year-old had been hitless in his last 13 at-bats prior to the long ball and is slashing a low .151/.221/.302 through 25 games. |
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May 1 2022 | Toro will serve as Seattle's designated hitter and No. 6 hitter in Sunday's game against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mitch Haniger's return from the COVID-19 injured list Friday looked as though it would send Toro back into a utility role, but that didn't last long. In his first game back from the bout with the illness, Haniger suffered a Grade 2 high-ankle sprain that resulted in him being placed on the IL on Saturday. With Haniger out of the picture, Jesse Winker, Julio Rodriguez and Jarred Kelenic should form the Seattle outfield in most games, leaving Eugenio Suarez and Toro to split third base and DH duties. |
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Apr 19 2022 | Toro went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 6-2 victory against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at DH, Toro tacked on two valuable insurance runs with his seventh-inning long ball off reliever Spencer Patton. The utility man has started slow, going just 3-for-26 on the season, but should see an everyday role while Mitch Haniger is on the COVID-19 injured list. |
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Apr 13 2022 | Toro will start at second base and bat leadoff Wednesday against the White Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro doesn't have a clear path to an everyday role, but his ability to swing between second and third base will allow him to pick up his third consecutive start. He'll be filling in at the keystone Wednesday for the lefty-hitting Adam Frazier, who is taking a seat with southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Chicago. |
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Apr 4 2022 | Toro, who's hit .387 (12-for-31) across 13 Cactus League games, is a player president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto believes can provide strong offensive production all season, Brent Stecker of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. "We're seeing offense that looks - it's legit," Dipoto said. "He swings at the right pitches, he uses the whole field, he's doing it as both a left- and right-hander...he's going to be a guy who has high on-base skill, sprays the ball around the field." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The trade-deadline acquisition from last season had his moments after coming over from the Astros, but he seems to now be fully acclimated to Seattle this spring. Toro's switch-hitting capability and defensive versatility make him a particularly valuable utility asset, and he's even played some outfield this spring in an effort to open up even more avenues to playing time. |
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Mar 14 2022 | Toro is in line to begin the year as utility depth after the Mariners acquired Eugenio Suarez from the Reds on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro had an everyday role for the Mariners in 2021 while mainly playing at second base, but it appeared as though he'd shift to the hot corner to begin the 2022 campaign after Kyle Seager announced his retirement and Seattle traded for Adam Frazier in November. While Toro is expected to see some outfield reps during spring training this year, it appears as though he'll see more sporadic playing time than he had to close out the season in 2021. |
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Dec 1 2021 | Toro will get some outfield reps in spring training to increase his versatility, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will be eligible at second base and third base already, and it sounds like there's a chance he could also earn outfield eligibility in the coming season. He hit .252 with five home runs and three steals in 60 games for Seattle last season. |
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Sep 30 2021 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro added an insurance run on late for the M's with a solo home run off Sergio Romo in the eighth to put them up 4-2. The long ball was his first since Aug. 31. The 24-year-old was cruising at the beginning of the month, hitting .323/.389/.452 through his first eight games but has since fallen back a ton, hitting just .111/.176/.175 since Sept. 11. Toro remains a bright young piece of this Mariners team and will look to build on Wednesday's homer during the final series of the season, which begins Friday against the Angels. |
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Sep 21 2021 | Toro is not starting Tuesday against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is hitless in his last 23 at-bats dating back to Sept. 14 and he's hitting just .172/.250/.234 altogether in September. He'll look to reset Tuesday as Dylan Moore takes over at second base. |
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Sep 9 2021 | Toro, who went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and a run in a win over the Astros on Wednesday, has a five-game hitting streak during which he's hit .429 (9-for-21) with four two-baggers, six RBI, two walks, a stolen base and four runs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has actually been thriving at the plate since arriving from the Astros just before the trade deadline, and he clearly enjoyed playing against his old squad in the just-concluded three-game set. Toro went 5-for-13 over that span, and his current surge has his season slash line up to an impressive .271/.347/.430 across 74 games. |
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Sep 7 2021 | Toro went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Monday's 11-2 loss to the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro doubled home the only two runs of the game for the Mariners after sending a ball to deep left field off Lance McCullers in the third inning. The 24-year-old has four multi-hit efforts over his last six games and has nine RBI over that span. Since coming over from Houston, Toro is slashing .314/.394/.457 with four homers, 21 RBI, 17 runs scored, two steals and 15:18 BB:K over 37 games. |
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Sep 5 2021 | Toro went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs, two RBI, a strikeout, a stolen base and a caught stealing in a 10-4 triumph over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro recorded an RBI fielder's choice and was caught stealing second in the fourth inning, doubled and scored in the seventh, stole second after hitting into another fielder's choice in the ninth and knocked an RBI single before scoring in the 11th. The infielder has now posted consecutive multi-hit games while the theft was his first since July 28. He appears to have entrenched himself as Seattle's regular second baseman at least for the remainder of the season. |
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Aug 31 2021 | Toro went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and a walk in a 4-0 shutout of the Astros on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro reached base three times Tuesday, walking in the first inning, singling in the fourth and smashing a tie-breaking grand slam to right center in the eighth. Interestingly enough, the long ball came against Houston reliever Kendall Graveman --the player Seattle sent to Houston for Toro -- and was the infielder's first home run since Aug.3 after he hit three in his first seven games with the Mariners. |
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Aug 28 2021 | Toro went 2-for-6 with a bases-loaded walk and an RBI groundout in an extra-innings loss to the Royals on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro extended his hitting streak to nine games with his third multi-hit effort in the last four contests. The trade acquisition has just one extra-base hit among his 13 knocks during the former span, but Toro has been a fantasy gem in August with a .315 average, 802 OPS and tiny 10.5 percent strikeout rate across 105 plate appearances. |
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Aug 24 2021 | Toro went 3-for-4 with a run in a win over the Athletics on Monday night. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old extended his hitting streak to six games with his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 11. Toro has been a force at the plate throughout the month, with Monday's production bringing his August slash line to .304/.396/.392 over 91 plate appearances. |
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Aug 4 2021 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old is looking like a shrewd pickup for the M's so far, despite the flak the front office received when it flipped Kendall Graveman at the trade deadline. In seven games for Seattle, Toro is slashing .440/.500/.920 with three of his nine homers on the season. |
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Aug 2 2021 | Toro went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Donning a Mariners uniform has undeniably agreed with Toro, who now boasts a .500 average (9-for-18) with three doubles, two home runs, four RBI, one walk, one stolen base and five runs over his first five games with Seattle. The 24-year-old was already making a strong case to keep primary duties at the keystone with those numbers, but that has been further cemented by Shed Long's (lower leg) placement on the 10-day injured list Monday. |
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Jul 30 2021 | Toro went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 9-5 win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro doubled and scored in the second inning and then came around to score again after singling in the third. Over the last five games, he's 7-for-16 with five extra-base hits and six runs scored. The 24-year-old infielder will carve out a prominent role in Seattle's lineup if he continues swinging the bat like this. Toro's OPS is up to .762 through 133 plate appearances this season. |
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Jul 29 2021 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and a steal in Wednesday's loss to Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's now gone yard in four straight games -- the first two as an Astro, and the last two now against the Astros. Toro drew the start at second base in this one, and it seems the Mariners will use him there pretty often to get his bat in the lineup. Toro's still hitting a modest .219/.297/.439 on the year, but a .198 BABIP has depressed his batting average. He has an excellent track record in the high minors (.392/.497/.600 in 33 career Triple-A games and .306/.393/.513 in his last Double-A season) and could rebound with more regular playing time with Seattle. |
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Jul 28 2021 | Toro slugged a two-run home run in his only plate appearance during Seattle's 8-6 loss to Houston on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro pinch hit for Dylan Moore in the ninth and belted a home run to right off former teammate Ryan Pressly to halve Seattle's deficit, but it proved to be too little too late. Making an early impact with his new team is an encouraging sign, though it's unclear whether Toro will receive steady playing time with Kyle Seager and Ty France presumably ahead of him on the depth chart at third base and first base, respectively. |
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Jul 27 2021 | Toro was traded to the Mariners on Tuesday along with relief pitcher Joe Smith in exchange for pitchers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's presence on Houston's roster was already becoming less necessary following Aledmys Diaz's return, and with Alex Bregman (hamstring) likely to be activated in the near future, Houston has opted to use the infielder as a trade chip to acquire some much-needed relief help. Toro was reported to be in a Mariners' uniform prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros, though it's not yet clear if he's been added to the club's 26-man roster. |
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Jul 26 2021 | Toro went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro cranked a two-run blast in the fifth inning off Dennis Santana. It ended up being the difference maker to win the game. Despite the home run Sunday, he has struggled in July batting .175 in 57 at-bats. On the season, he is slashing .208/.280/.358 with five long balls, 19 RBI, 16 runs and three steals in 118 plate appearances. |
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Jul 23 2021 | Toro is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is 2-for-17 with a home run in five games since the All-Star break and will take a seat Friday. Robel Garcia will cover the hot corner in his place. |
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Jul 19 2021 | Toro isn't in the lineup Monday against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro went 2-for-10 with a homer, two runs and a strikeout across the last three games. Robel Garcia will start at third base and bat eighth. |
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Jul 18 2021 | Toro went 1-for-3 in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro's third-inning single was the only hit the Astros mustered against three Chicago pitchers. He remains the primary fill-in at third base for the injured Alex Bregman (quadriceps), who was expected to begin a rehab assignment in mid-July but hasn't yet. The injured third baseman could join Triple-A Sugar Land during a road trip that begins Thursday. That means Toro should be good for multiple starts this week. |
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Jul 10 2021 | Toro went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman was one of three Astros to get a hit off Yankees starter Gerrit Cole. Toro also notched his second steal of the year, but he was left on base. His hit snapped an 0-for-10 skid at the plate. The 24-year-old is slashing just .225/.292/.338 with three home runs, 15 RBI and 12 runs scored across 89 plate appearances. He'll likely continue to see most of the starts as a fill-in for Alex Bregman (quadriceps) at the hot corner. |
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Jul 4 2021 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fourth-inning blast off Eli Morgan wound up being the game's winning run, giving the Astros a 3-0 lead at the time. Toro has more than held his own since stepping in for Alex Bregman (quadriceps) in mid-June, slashing .292/.375/.479 through 14 games with three homers and 15 RBI, but with Bregman potentially set to return to action soon after the All-Star break, Toro's window for regular at-bats may not remain open much longer. |
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Jun 30 2021 | Toro isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro drove in all three of Houston's runs in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles, but he'll retreat to the bench for Wednesday's series finale. Robel Garcia will start at third base and bat seventh. |
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Jun 26 2021 | Toro isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro had started each of the last five games, and he went 7-for-21 with a home run, six RBI, three runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Robel Garcia will start at the hot corner and bat seventh. |
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Jun 23 2021 | Toro went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in a 13-0 victory versus Baltimore on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Toro came up to the plate in the seventh inning, Houston was already ahead by eight runs. He padded that lead with a 417-foot three-run homer, then capped the scoring on the night with an RBI single in the eighth. Toro has hit safely in all but one game since being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on June 17, going 10-for-24 with two homers and nine RBI over that span. |
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Jun 20 2021 | Toro went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is making the most of the uptick in playing time with both Alex Bregman (quadriceps) and Aledmys Diaz (hand) on the injured list, and he went 7-for-11 with a home run, five RBI and three runs scored during the weekend series against the White Sox. That might be enough to keep him as the primary third baseman while Bregman is sidelined, though he might also miss some at-bats to Robel Garcia from time to time. |
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Jun 18 2021 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a second run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-2 win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro stepped in at third base for Alex Bregman (quadriceps), who was placed on the injured list Thursday. On Wednesday, the day of Bregman's injury, Houston manager Dusty Baker suggested the third baseman could miss significant time. Normally, this would be a spot for Aledmys Diaz, but he's on the injured list with a hand injury and not expected until after the All-Star break. That means at-bats become available for Toro and Robel Garcia. Since Garcia has more position flexibility, Baker might be inclined to keep him on the bench for late-game maneuvering and go with Toro as the primary fill-in for Bregman. He's hit well when given consistent playing time in the minors but has been unable to transition to a limited role in the majors the last three seasons. |
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Jun 16 2021 | Toro was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old return to the majors for the first time since late April with Kyle Tucker (illness) landing on the COVID-19 injured list. Toro is 1-for-12 this season and will provide infield depth with Aledmys Diaz (hand) also sidelined. |
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Apr 26 2021 | Toro was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site on Monday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is no longer needed on the big-league roster with Jose Altuve returning from the COVID-19 injured list. He went 1-for-12 with a walk in his limited opportunities. |
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Apr 21 2021 | Toro is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro picked up a pair of starts last week after Alex Bregman missed five games while on the COVID-19 injured list, but the former likely won't see much use going forward after Bregman was reinstated from the IL on Wednesday. With the Triple-A season set to begin in May, Toro likely won't remain with the big club much longer, as the organization still wants him to play on an everyday basis in the minors. |
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Apr 18 2021 | Toro is not in the lineup Sunday at Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old is expected to see additional playing time with Alex Bregman (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined, but Toro won't start Sunday's contest. Aledmys Diaz will work at the hot corner in the series finale for Houston. |
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Apr 16 2021 | Toro isn't starting Friday's game against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday and is expected to serve as the primary third baseman for Houston while Alex Bregman is on the COVID-19 injured list. However, Aledmys Diaz will shift to third base while Alex De Goti serves as the starting second baseman Friday. |
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Apr 15 2021 | Toro started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Detroit. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was part of the wave of players added to the active roster after the Astros placed several players, including third baseman Alex Bregman, on the COVID-19 injured list. He's expected to be the primary fill-in at the hot corner until Bregman is cleared to play. Normally, this might be a job for Aledmys Diaz, but he's needed to cover second base for Jose Altuve, who's also on the COVID-19 injured list. |
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Apr 14 2021 | Toro was recalled by the Astros and is starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro will make his season debut at third base Wednesday, batting seventh. The 24-year-old was recalled after five Astros were placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, so Toro could see his fair share of playing time in the near future if the team's sidelined starters miss extended time. |
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Mar 29 2021 | Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed Monday that Toro (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) won't be included on the Opening Day roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Toro remains away from the team as he completes a quarantine period due to contact-tracing concerns, that likely didn't play a factor in his omission from the Opening Day roster. Instead, the Astros likely determined that the 24-year-old third baseman would be best off playing regularly at minor-league camp, rather than serving as a lightly-used backup to Alex Bregman. Toro's demotion leaves Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) and Abraham Toro as the utility men on Houston's Opening Day roster. |
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Mar 28 2021 | Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Toro is away from the team due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker said he's hopeful that Toro will be able to rejoin the team within a couple days, so for now, the third baseman looks like he's on track for Opening Day. If Houston elects to carry Toro on the 26-man active roster to begin the season, he'll likely be in store for limited reps as a backup at either corner-infield spot. |
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Mar 1 2021 | Toro started at third base and went 0-for-2 in Sunday's spring game against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro slotted in for the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring) in the spring opener for both teams. Bregman has been dealing with a sore hamstring and limited to hitting during workouts. The injury is not considered serious, and his absence from the lineup Sunday was expected. Toro appears to be the top fill-in at the hot corner, but he's been working to develop defensively at first base and left field during camp. |
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Feb 27 2021 | Toro has been filling in at third base during infield drills while Alex Bregman (hamstring) is limited to batting practice only, Ryan Herrera of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro entered camp with a mission to develop his skills at first base and left field and wasn't focused on third base, his primary position. He also has a lot to prove following 2020, when he slashed .149/.237/.276 and walked just three times over 97 plate appearances. As such, most of his offseason work was designed to make him more flexible at the plate and loosening up his swing. "It's just getting the league better, just trying to focus more and learning how they're pitching in the big leagues," Toro said. "If I do what I know I can do, I feel like this year I can have a good year." A healthy Bregman will be entrenched at third base, so Toro needs to work on his hitting if he's to gain more playing time at other positions. |
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Sep 8 2020 | Toro went 1-for-3 in Monday's 6-0 loss to Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro, who had one of Houston's seven singles, started at third base in place of the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring). He's started four of the past five games, but his playing time figures to take a hit, as Bregman is expected to come off the injured list Tuesday. |
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Sep 5 2020 | Toro started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro emerged in the lineup because of second baseman Jose Altuve's knee injury. That prompted Aledmys Diaz, who had been filling in at third base for the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring), to slide over to second base. Altuve is expected to miss three games this weekend, including Saturday's doubleheader, so Toro could get at-bats both days. |
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Sep 4 2020 | Toro entered Thursday's game after Jose Altuve left with a knee injury. He went 0-for-3 with a run scored in an 8-4 win over Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Altuve departed, Aledmys Diaz moved from third to second base while Toro manned the hot corner. That could be the arrangement until Altuve returns or Alex Bregman (hamstring) is ready to play. Altuve's status is unknown pending an MRI. Toro, who had a three-game hit streak snapped, is batting .159 (10-for-63) with three home runs and seven RBI. |
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Sep 2 2020 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro started at third base as the Astros continue to help the Astros manage the absence of Alex Bregman (hamstring). Recent reports indicate Bregman's rehab is progressing and he could be activated on the upcoming 10-game road trip that begins Friday, meaning Toro's current playing time window is likely closing soon. |
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Aug 26 2020 | Toro started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro, who sat out the first game in favor of Jack Mayfield, launched his third home run, which snapped an 0-for-15 run. Toro has been the primary replacement at third base as the Astros manage the hot corner since Alex Bregman suffered a hamstring injury. |
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Aug 25 2020 | Toro is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is 0-for-12 with three strikeouts and zero walks over his last four games. Jack Mayfield will start at third base and hit ninth. |
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Aug 24 2020 | Toro isn't in the lineup Monday against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro had started the past eight games for the Astros, but he's gone hitless with three strikeouts over his last 12 at-bats. He'll get a breather Monday with Jack Mayfield starting at third base. |
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Aug 22 2020 | Toro went 0-for-5 and left five men on base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro was one of many Houston hitters that failed to deliver runners in scoring position. He started at third base for the second straight game, filling in for the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring). He's expected to get the majority of at-bats at the hot corner while Bregman is on the IL, but those at-bats could be hurtful to fantasy owners. Toro is batting just .152 over 46 at-bats in 2020. |
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Aug 20 2020 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro took German Marquez deep in the fifth inning to record his second home run of the season. He's in line for a major uptick in at-bats, with both Alex Bregman (hamstring) and Aledmys Diaz (groin) currently on the injured list. Toro has been fairly unimpressive to this point, as he's managed just a .171/.261/.341 line across 46 plate appearances, though he should have the chance to get in a groove with more regular at-bats. |
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Aug 18 2020 | Toro started at designated hitter Tuesday and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro made his third consecutive start as he's getting an opportunity with injuries hitting a number of Astros. Michael Brantley (quadriceps) and Yordan Alvarez (knee) are on the injured list while George Springer's wrist injury flared up Tuesday. The 23-year-old infielder has not taken advantage, going hitless (0-for-10) over the three-start run. |
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Aug 17 2020 | Toro was added to Sunday's lineup as the designated hitter after Yordan Alvarez (knee) was scratched. He went 0-for-3 with a run scored in a 3-2 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro has been an infrequent contributor for the Astros and would likely share the DH role with others if Alvarez misses significant time. Houston manager Dusty Baker was hopeful Alvarez can return to the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Richard Justice of MLB.com reports. Toro is slashing .148/.258/.296 over 31 plate appearances. |
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Aug 5 2020 | Toro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two runs scored in Wednesday's 14-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro opened the scoring by playing Carlos Correa with a single in the second inning before scoring on a Kyle Tucker homer. Toro then went yard himself in the fourth with his first home run of the season. The 23-year-old infielder has two RBI, five runs and a .158 batting average in 26 plate appearances. |
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Jul 25 2020 | Toro entered Friday's game after Aledmys Diaz suffered a right groin injury. He went 1-for-1 with a walk and a double. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz, who started as the designated hitter, tweaked the groin while running the bases during the Astros' five-run fifth inning. With Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) weeks away from activity, the Astros will need a DH, so Toro may be in line for regular plate appearances depending on the severity of Diaz's injury. |
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Jul 23 2020 | Toro (undisclosed) was included on the Astros' 30-man roster. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had been a non-participant for a few days in camp while awaiting COVID-19 test results, but his inclusion suggests he is healthy and ready to go. Toro is the Astros' top hitting prospect and should serve as a backup at third base, first base, second base and designated hitter. |
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Jul 15 2020 | Toro did not participate in Tuesday's workout while he awaits his latest COVID-19 test result, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is a near-certainty to be part of Houston's 30-man active roster when Opening Day rolls around next week. |
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Jul 2 2020 | Toro is expected to make the Opening Day roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This represents no change from the spring when Toro was expected to claim the final spot on what was then a 26-man roster. With rosters expanded to 30 for the first two weeks of the season, Toro should be on the Astros' bench Opening Day. He can play multiple infield positions, which puts him in competition with Jack Mayfield, a less-accomplished hitter than Toro. |
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Mar 19 2020 | Toro has the edge over Garrett Stubbs to become Houston's 26th man, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro brings more versatility to the final roster spot than Stubbs. He's a switch hitter that can play both corner infield spots, whereas Stubbs is primarily a catcher with limited outfield experience. Toro batted .125 (3-for-24) with one RBI over 24 spring at-bats. |
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Feb 27 2020 | Toro (eye) is starting at third base and hitting cleanup Thursday against the Nationals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toro is good to go after missing time earlier in camp due to a case of pink eye. The 23-year-old switch hitter is competing to break camp with the Astros in a reserve role, as he's currently blocked at all three of his positions (third base, second base and designated hitter). |
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Feb 26 2020 | Manager Dusty Baker said Toro won't be at camp Wednesday while he recovers from a case of pink eye, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the contagious nature of his eye condition, the Astros understandably don't want Toro around their facility. Once he's likely healthier in a few days, Toro should resume working out and rejoin the spring lineup shortly thereafter. The third baseman doesn't look at any risk of missing the start of the regular season, but his absence from camp won't help his chances of cracking the Astros' Opening Day roster. |
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Feb 25 2020 | Toro was removed from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins due to eye irritation, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless the issue develops into something worse than originally reported, it doesn't sound as though Toro's preparation for the upcoming season will be significantly threatened. The 23-year-old is competing for a bench spot this spring after hitting a modest .218/.303/.385 in his 25-game debut last year. |
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Sep 9 2019 | Toro went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a walk and three runs Sunday in the Astros' 21-1 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While making his third straight start at third base, Toro turned in the most productive all-around line of his young MLB career. Toro's slash line now sits at .234/.345/.447 (115 wRC+) through 14 games, but he could still be at risk of losing out on work at the hot corner within the next few days if primary first baseman Yuli Gurriel (hamstring) re-enters the lineup. Gurriel's return would result in utility man Aledmys Diaz moving off first base and challenging Toro for work at third. |
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Sep 1 2019 | Toro went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 2-0 victory against the Blue Jays | on Sunday. |
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Aug 31 2019 | Toro was out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays. | |
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Aug 29 2019 | Toro went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and three walks in a loss to Tampa Bay on | Thursday. |
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Aug 28 2019 | Toro is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston | Chronicle reports. |
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Aug 23 2019 | Toro went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Tigers. | |
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Aug 22 2019 | Toro's contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of | The Athletic reports. |
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