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  • Setback after live BP
    Waldichuk (elbow) experienced a setback after throwing a 25-pitch live batting practice April 29 and is shut down for the time being, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The left-hander has not thrown since that session and is slated to be reevaluated in coming days. It's naturally a tough break for Waldichuk, who opened the season on the 60-day IL but had been making uninterrupted progress prior to this recent stumble. Given Waldichuk will almost certainly require a full-length rehab assignment whenever he is cleared for game action, he may be hard-pressed to be ready for activation before mid-June. Rotowire.com 12 minutes ago
    Ken WaldichukOAK - SP,RP
    12:37 pm vs TEX
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  • Live BP session goes well
    Medina (knee) faced hitters during a 20-pitch live bullpen session at the Oakland Coliseum on Monday and came away feeling good, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: It's another step in the right direction for Medina, who's now slated to head to the Athletics' minor-league complex in Arizona to throw a simulated game Friday. If that step also goes off without a hitch, Medina is projected to begin a rehab assignment shortly thereafter. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
    Luis MedinaOAK - SP,RP
    12:37 pm vs TEX
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  • Grabs ninth hold Monday
    Adams recorded his ninth hold in Monday's loss to the Rangers, firing a scoreless seventh inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

    Advice: Adams got through his one frame on a fairly efficient 14 pitches, lowering his ERA to 1.59 in the process. The right-hander has now cobbled together six consecutive scoreless appearances, a span in which he's recorded four holds and an 11.3 K/9. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
     
  • Athletics option Dany Jiménez to Triple-A
    Athletics optioned RHP Dany Jiménez to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: The 30-year-old reliever will head down to the minors after making 15 appearances with the Athletics where he posted a 3.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP with a 11/13 K/BB ratio across 14 2/3 innings. Jiménez is 0-for-2 with his save opportunities this season, which is something that may have been a factor in the organization’s decision to send him down to the minors. Rotoworld Today, 9:41 am
     
  • Resuming mound work
    Bachman (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Advice: Bachman underwent shoulder surgery last October and had his rehab halted by back spasms in late April. However, the back issue appears to have subsided, allowing the right-hander to resume working toward a return to game action. Bachman is likely to need a multi-week rehab assignment in the minors before the Angels consider bringing him up to the big-league club. Rotowire.com Today, 9:40 am
     
  • Sent to minors
    The Athletics optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

    Advice: The right-hander began the season in a high-leverage role and didn't give up an earned run in his first five appearances, but he has a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB over his past 10 innings. Six of those walks came in Jimenez's past four outings, and he'll head to Triple-A to work on his command. Rotowire.com Today, 9:19 am
     
  • Twins send Josh Winder on rehab assignment
    Twins sent RHP Josh Winder (shoulder) on a rehab assignment to Triple-A St. Paul.

    Advice: Winder appears to be progressing nicely and could return to the Twins’ roster soon if all goes well with this rehab start. He had a rough go in his last rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers when he allowed four earned runs across 3 2/3 innings of work. He was able to strike out eight batters in that start, but the 27-year-old will need a better outing before he can return to the majors. Rotoworld Today, 8:58 am
    Josh WinderMIN - RP
    4:40 pm vs SEA
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  • Nationals designate Matt Barnes for assignment
    Nationals designated RHP Matt Barnes for assignment.

    Advice: Barnes signed a minor league deal with the Nationals at the beginning of the regular season. He impressed during spring training which gave him the opportunity to start the year with the active roster, but the 33-year-old has allowed 10 earned runs in 13 1/3 innings of work this season. Rotoworld Today, 8:20 am
     
  • Nationals activate Robert Garcia from 15-day IL
    Nationals activated LHP Robert Garcia from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Garcia returns to the Nats’ active roster after spending the last two weeks on the injured list with the flu. The 27-year-old has allowed six earned runs in 8 1/3 innings this season with a 13/4 K/BB ratio. Rotoworld Today, 8:17 am