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  • Sliding back to setup role
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Ginkel will go back to a setup role upon the return of Paul Sewald (oblique), Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Lovullo wants to throw Sewald back into the closer role immediately, saying that if a save opportunity should arise Tuesday, it would go to Sewald. Ginkel filled in admirably as the temporary closer, going 5-for-7 in save chances while posting a 2.57 ERA and 14:3 K:BB over 14 innings. Certainly, it's a major hit to his fantasy value as he shifts back to being a setup man. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
  • Back in big leagues
    The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: He was just optioned Monday but is back a day later to replace the injured Daniel Palencia (shoulder). Thompson has allowed seven runs (four earned) and recorded just three outs over his last two appearances with the Cubs. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
  • Lands on IL with shoulder injury
    The Cubs placed Palencia on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder stiffness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Palencia was touched up for three runs over an inning of work in Monday's loss to the Padres and finds himself on the IL a day later. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Keegan Thompson will absorb Palencia's spot in the Cubs' bullpen. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
  • Cubs recall Keegan Thompson on Tuesday
    Cubs recalled RHP Keegan Thompson from Triple-A Iowa.

    Advice: Thompson rejoins Chicago’s relief mix shortly after being optioned to Triple-A Iowa due to an injury to righty Daniel Palencia. The 29-year-old righty will continue to shuttle back and forth between the Cubs’ bullpen and Triple-A Iowa over the next few months. Rotoworld 39 minutes ago
  • Cubs put Daniel Palencia (shoulder) on 15-day IL
    Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with shoulder stiffness.

    Advice: Palencia hits the injured list after being lit up for three runs over one inning of work during Monday’s series opener against the Padres. The 24-year-old reliever holds a bloated 6.55 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 12/8 K/BB ratio across 11 innings (seven appearances). Rotoworld 41 minutes ago
  • Throwing off mound
    Smyly (hip) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: He's continuing his throwing progression as he works his way back from a right hip impingement. Smyly has already missed a couple weeks of action and will probably be asked to make at least one rehab appearance before being activated. Rotowire.com Today, 12:55 pm
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  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Marlins optioned Brazoban to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports..

    Advice: Brazoban missed all of spring training and spent the first month of the season on the restricted list with visa issues. Those have been resolved, but he will head to Jacksonville for now to knock the rust off as he looks to earn a spot back in the Marlins' bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 12:46 pm
  • D-backs activate Paul Sewald for Tuesday return
    Diamondbacks activated RHP Paul Sewald from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Sewald has been sidelined since the beginning of the regular season with a left oblique strain. The 33-year-old veteran, who finished with a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP with both the Mariners and Diamondbacks last season, will slide back as the D-backs’ closer which puts an end to Kevin Ginkel’s brief stint in the role. Rotoworld Today, 12:45 pm
  • Officially back from injured list
    The Diamondbacks reinstated Sewald (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: The 33-year-old right-hander has been sidelined by an oblique strain but is ready to rejoin the team following three rehab appearances. Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Sewald will immediately reclaim the closer role, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Kevin Ginkel -- who has tallied five saves with a 2.57 ERA in 14 appearances -- will return to a setup role. Rotowire.com Today, 12:39 pm