Gurriel down, Walker back up for Dbacks

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Arizona Diamondbacks
NEWS: Arizona placed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain and activated first baseman Christian Walker from the 10-day IL.
IMPACT: High 
BHQ SPIN: Walker regains his spot at first base after missing all of August. This will push Josh Bell back to part-time DH, likely a straight platoon situation with Joc Pederson. The Gurriel injury will probably mean that most of Randal Grichuk's September AB will come in the outfield; Grichuk and Pavin Smith, along with a small mix of Jorge Barrosa, should see increased playing time. 
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Miami Marlins
NEWS: The Marlins reinstated SS Xavier Edwards from the IL (back tightness).
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: The Marlins get their...

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