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  • Completes extended bullpen session
    Gray (groin) threw 40-to-50 pitches during a bullpen session Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported Tuesday.

    Advice: Gray will throw another bullpen session Wednesday, and if all goes well, manager Bruce Bochy said the right-hander could be an option to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday versus the Giants, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Once Gray is reinstated, Jose Urena will likely be pushed out of the rotation. Rotowire.com Today, 1:49 pm
    Jon GrayTEX - SP
    5:05 pm vs DET
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  • Jon Gray (groin) throws bullpen session on Tuesday
    Jon Gray (groin) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

    Advice: Gray threw roughly 50 pitches in the side session and there should be some clarity on his next steps in the coming days. The 32-year-old righty hit the injured list last month with a right groin strain. Rotoworld Today, 1:47 pm
    Jon GrayTEX - SP
    5:05 pm vs DET
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  • Max Scherzer (thumb) throws simulated game Tuesday
    Max Scherzer (thumb) threw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field.

    Advice: Scherzer, who has been dealing with a thumb issue during his rehabilitation process from offseason back surgery, threw roughly 40 pitches in his latest throwing session. The 39-year-old righty told reporters afterwards that he hopes to head out soon on another minor league rehab assignment. There isn’t a definitive timetable for his return, but it’s not unrealistic to think he could return prior to the All-Star break. Rotoworld Today, 1:44 pm
    Max ScherzerTEX - SP
    5:05 pm vs DET
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  • Throws live batting practice
    Scherzer (back/arm) threw a 40-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

    Advice: It's the first time he's faced hitters since he had to be pulled off a rehab assignment in early May following a nerve problem with his throwing arm. Scherzer -- who initially went on the injured list as he recovered from offseason back surgery -- said after Tuesday's session that he's hoping his next step will be to make a rehab start. There remains no timetable for the 38-year-old return to the Rangers' rotation, but things are trending up. Rotowire.com Today, 1:44 pm
    Max ScherzerTEX - SP
    5:05 pm vs DET
    New Player Note
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  • Ranger Suárez trending towards starting in London
    Ranger Suárez (thumb) played catch on Tuesday without any issues or limitations.

    Advice: Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters Suárez is slated to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday and is trending towards taking the ball this weekend in London against the Mets. The 28-year-old southpaw is reportedly feeling much better of late after being hit by a comebacker last Saturday against the Cardinals. X-rays came back negative and it looks like he’ll be ready to take the ball this weekend. Rotoworld Today, 1:42 pm
     
  • Josiah Gray (elbow) throws simulated game Tuesday
    Josiah Gray (elbow) threw a three-inning simulated game on Tuesday.

    Advice: Gray got his pitch count up to 65 in his latest throwing session and is on track to kick-off a minor league rehab assignment later this week, barring something unexpected. The 26-year-old righty has been out since early April recovering from a flexor strain in his right elbow. Rotoworld Today, 1:38 pm
     
  • Needs multiple rehab starts
    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Cole (elbow) will require "at least a few" minor-league rehab starts before returning from the 60-day injured list, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Cole will make his first rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Somerset and is slated to throw 40-to-50 pitches in that outing. Assuming he adds around 10-to-15 pitches to each of his subsequent rehab starts, the righty would presumably require two additional outings at a minimum after Tuesday's appearance before slotting back into the Yankees rotation. With that in mind, Cole doesn't appear on track to make his 2024 Yankees debut until at least late June, provided he checks out fine physically during his rehab assignment. Cole is working his way back from nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow. Rotowire.com Today, 1:33 pm
     
  • Throwing live BP
    Hoeing is set to throw a live BP session at Single-A Jupiter this week, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Hoeing reported tightness in his hamstring during a rehab appearance in later May. After a couple of weeks off, Hoeing is working his way back to pitching in games, with a live BP session being one of the final steps before resuming his rehab stint. Rotowire.com Today, 1:30 pm
    Bryan HoeingMIA - SP,RP
    Top 5, 3-8 vs TB
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  • Report: Padres pursuing trade for Garrett Crochet
    The Athletic’s Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal report the Padres have shown strong interest in trade discussions for White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet.

    Advice: Here we go. No word on how close a potential deal may be, but it’s worth noting the two sides struck a deal a few months ago centered around White Sox ace Dylan Cease and appear to be circling another potential blockbuster. San Diego’s starting pitching depth took a serious hit last weekend with Yu Darvish (groin) and Joe Musgrove (elbow) landing on the injured list so it wouldn’t be shocking to see Padres general manager AJ Preller getting aggressive to fill the void. Crochet is in the midst of an unexpected breakout campaign with a stellar 3.49 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 93/15 K/BB ratio across 69 2/3 innings (13 starts). The former top prospect is still only 24 years old and figures to command an astronomical asking price in trade talks. Rotoworld Today, 1:13 pm