PT TODAY: Peterson's return adds some thump to SF lineup

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Giants

NEWS: San Francisco activated designated hitter Joc Pederson from the 10-day IL.

IMPACT: Medium

BHQ SPIN: Following a near two-week absence with right wrist inflammation, Pederson has returned. He will retake his role as the owner of the strong side of the DH platoon and as the cleanup hitter when in the lineup. Heliot Ramos was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. PT won’t change much as Ramos’ outfield PT will be spread across multiple players.

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Cardinals

NEWS:  Cardinals SS Paul DeJong returns to lineup; INF Taylor Motter designated for assignment.

IMPACT:  Low

BHQ SPIN: DeJong (+5%) returns after completing his rehab assignment from a back injury picked up in spring training....

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