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  • Remains out of lineup
    Yoshida is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cubs.

    Advice: It marks the fourth straight game that Yoshida is absent from the lineup. Devers is getting another start at designated hitter Friday and the Red Sox don't seem to trust Yoshida in the outfield, leading to him receiving just one plate appearance so far this week. The plan is for Devers to return to third base Saturday, with Yoshida being used at DH that day. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting out Friday
    Abreu is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs.

    Advice: Southpaw Shota Imanaga is toeing the rubber for the Cubs, so the left-handed hitting Abreu is receiving a day off. Tyler O'Neill will cover right field and Rob Refsnyder will get a start in left for the Red Sox. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • Getting another rehab start
    Means (forearm) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: The Orioles previously hadn't ruled out the possibility that Means' next start could come in the majors, but ultimately they've decided to give him at least one more tune-up. It's not a surprise, as the southpaw has really struggled on his rehab assignment to this point, collecting a 13.89 ERA, 2.41 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB in 11.2 innings. Means did get his pitch count up to 79 in his last outing, so he should be fully built up after Sunday's start. He could make his season debut with the Orioles as soon as May 3 in Cincinnati. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
    John MeansBAL - SP
    4:05 pm vs OAK
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Removed from 40-man roster
    Short was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday.

    Advice: Short is clearing out as J.D. Martinez is added to the Mets' active roster. The 28-year-old utility player had received just 12 plate appearances this month with the big club, picking up one hit. It's possible he'll draw some interest from a team seeking defensive versatility. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
    Zack ShortNYM - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm vs STL
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Officially added to roster
    The Mets recalled Martinez from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

    Advice: Martinez had his Mets debut delayed a bit by a minor back issue, but he's ready to go now following five tune-up games in the minors. The 36-year-old went 6-for-19 with two doubles and a 2:2 K:BB in those contests. Manager Carlos Mendoza has said Martinez will not play every day right away, as the club plans to ease him into things as he faces major-league pitching for the first time since last October. Eventually, he will be the team's everyday designated hitter. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Mets designate Zack Short for assignment
    Mets designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

    Advice: Short will go down to the minors with the Mets calling up veteran J.D. Martinez. The 28-year-old infielder had just one hit in his 12 plate appearances with the Mets this season. Rotoworld 30 minutes ago
    Zack ShortNYM - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm vs STL
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Mets recall J.D. Martinez from Triple-A
    Mets recalled J.D. Martinez from Triple-A Syracuse.

    Advice: Martinez will join the Mets’ active roster for their weekend series against the Cardinals after he went 3-for-8 with a double in two games at the Triple-A level. The 36-year-old slugger should bring some pop to New York’s offense. Rotoworld 34 minutes ago
     
  • Sent back to Triple-A
    The Orioles optioned Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

    Advice: The top prospect made his big-league debut April 10 in Boston to much fanfare, but he looked entirely overmatched at the plate in his first couple weeks of MLB action. Holliday went 2-for-34 with two walks, five runs and 18 strikeouts in 10 games, so the Orioles opted to return him to Norfolk. The 20-year-old could rejoin Baltimore for another look later in the season, but for now he'll head back to Triple-A, where he posted a 1.077 OPS in 56 plate appearances to start the year. Rotowire.com Today, 10:31 am
     
  • Orioles select Ryan McKenna
    Orioles selected the contract of OF Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk.

    Advice: McKenna will join the active roster after the team optioned top prospect Jackson Holliday. The 27-year-old cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment at the beginning of the regular season and comes to Baltimore with experience at the major league level where he slashed .254/.316/.677 with two homers and 18 RBI in his 139 plate appearances last season. Rotoworld Today, 10:29 am