The Cubs open a pivotal three-game set with Atlanta, chasing the NL Central lead and a possible Wild Card berth as Milwaukee paces the league. Chicago gets a jolt with Pete Crow-Armstrong back in the lineup as DH and cleanup, after a knee contusion sidelined him for a game. Crow-Armstrong’s season line (.254/.293/.496) and 28 home runs fit a multi-faceted fantasy asset profile even as August slump lingered. His return could reenergize Chicago’s middle of the order and spark run production in a series that could swing playoff positioning.

Kyle Tucker’s calf injury for Houston removes a key source of left-handed power, narrowing the Astros’ upside in the near term and giving the Cubs a slightly easier path. The broader MLB notes remind fantasy managers that Goldschmidt’s knee rehab and Turner’s late-season setback have ripple effects across lineups and DFS targets as injuries shape late-season value. The Cubs-Braves clash promises power, speed, and bullpen intrigue as playoff races tighten.