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The Baltimore Orioles designated third baseman Danny Valencia for assignment on Friday and recalled outfielder Cedric Mullins from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Valencia was hitting .263 with nine long balls and 28 RBI in 78 games for the O's. He can be useful against left-handers as a veteran presence off the bat. Mullins is ranked as the team's No. 9 prospect and was batting .288/.346/.465 with 11 home runs, 46 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 108 games with Norfolk and Double-A Bowie [...]

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to take advantage of breakouts or impact bats before others sure can. The primary challenge of playing in an NL or AL-only league is often the lack of options regarding adding and subtracting players when neede[...]

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia went 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI in Friday's 15-5 win over the Rays. The veteran, who started off the season well, has slumped in July, hitting .241 with just two walks and two extra-base hits in 57 plate appearances. Valencia's fantasy value was slim to begin with, and given his performance this month and the offense he hits in, fantasy players should not give him a roster spot at this time.

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter against lefty David Price on Wednesday. Valencia is batting .600/.667/.720 with zero home runs and three RBI against Price in his career. He normally bats sixth or seventh in the Orioles order, but will move up because of the favorable matchup. Valencia is only worth adding in AL-only leagues, but is a sleeper option for DFS contests on Wednesday.

The Baltimore Orioles have reshuffled their lineup for their interleague matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Catcher Caleb Joseph will sit in favor of Chance Sisco. Outfielders Joey Rickard and Danny Valencia will both sit. Jace Peterson will be at left field, while Mark Trumbo covers right field. Trey Mancini will be at first base. Chris David will serve as designated hitter. The Orioles have been terrible this season, with only Manny Machado providing any real superstar powe[...]

Baltimore Orioles corner infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia is in the starting lineup versus Angels' righty Felix Pena on Friday. Colby Rasmus who normally starts in right field will get the day off. Rasmus has been struggling with the bat since his return from the disabled list. Valencia is worth a look in AL-only and deep leagues. He's a risky DFS, but could be a punt option for some players.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia continued to hit in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Mariners, going 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run home run. Valencia started the game off by crushing a first-inning Wade LeBlanc offering deep into the left-field seats. Valencia has had a solid season thus far, hitting .292 with eight HR and 22 RBI. [...]

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Seattle Mariners. Tim Beckham is back off the disabled list, so that will eat away at Valencia's playing time. Valencia does not have good career numbers off Felix Hernandez, which is likely why he's not playing. Valencia is only worth adding in AL-only leagues or very deep leagues.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Danny Valencia (rest) is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Marlins. Valencia will receive a regular day of rest after starting the last five games. He has posted a solid .283/.350/.462 slash line in 163 plate appearances. Valencia should be out of fantasy owners' lineups today.