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  • Set for rehab assignment
    Williamson (shoulder) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on May 9, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Advice: Williamson has missed the entirety of the 2024 campaign to this point while nursing a left shoulder strain, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to the mound. He'll likely need to make a few starts with Louisville before he can be activated from the injured list. The southpaw produced a 4.46 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 98 strikeouts over 117 innings in 23 starts with the Reds last season and he figures to be a valuable addition to their starting rotation once healthy. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Set for live BP
    Alexander (ribs) is expected to throw live batting practice Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Alexander continues to progress in his recovery from a left rib contusion and he'll take the next step in his rehab process Tuesday. The 34-year-old has missed the entirety of the 2024 season to this point and he'll still likely have a multi-outing rehab assignment before he'll be able to return to the major-league bullpen down the road. Rotowire.com 53 minutes ago
    Scott AlexanderOAK - SP,RP
    6:40 pm vs PIT
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  • Slated for Tuesday bullpen
    Medina (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Medina is on track to toss another side session Tuesday, and if all goes well, he could be given the green light to face live hitters later in the week. While the right-hander continues to trend in the right direction, the team has yet to disclose when he could be sent out on a rehab assignment. Rotowire.com 55 minutes ago
    Luis MedinaOAK - SP,RP
    6:40 pm vs PIT
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  • Brandon Williamson (shoulder) to start rehab May 9
    Brandon Williamson (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on May 9.

    Advice: The assignment will begin at the Arizona Complex League before moving up to the Triple-A levels. Williamson is dealing with a left shoulder strain that has put him out for the entirety of the season, but there’s good news in the upcoming rehab stint. The 26-year-old will likely need to make 2-to-3 starts — at minimum — before having a chance to join the Cincinnati staff by the end of May. Rotoworld Today, 4:40 pm
     
  • Ken Waldichuk (elbow) throws 25-pitch live BP
    Ken Waldichuk (elbow) threw a 25-pitch live bullpen session Monday.

    Advice: Waldichuk has been on the injured list since the start of the season and isn’t eligible to return until May 27 since he was placed on the 60-day injured list. The left-hander will next throw a sim game, and if all goes well a rehab assignment will come next. He should be making starts for the Athletics by the start of June if there are no setbacks. Rotoworld Today, 4:28 pm
    Ken WaldichukOAK - SP,RP
    6:40 pm vs PIT
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  • Tosses live BP
    Waldichuk (elbow) threw 25 pitches against live hitters Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Waldichuk continues to advance in his rehab, and he's now scheduled to throw a sim game before potentially being sent out on a rehab assignment, per Gallegos. The southpaw figures to get a day or two off before his scheduled sim game. Rotowire.com Today, 4:27 pm
    Ken WaldichukOAK - SP,RP
    6:40 pm vs PIT
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  • Zac Gallen (hamstring) throwing bullpen Monday
    Zac Gallen (hamstring) is throwing a bullpen before Monday’s game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Gallen left Friday’s start against the Mariners with a hamstring issue, but the exit was deemed precautionary, and manager Torey Lovullo expressed that he was optimistic that Gallen would make his next start. Assuming all goes well with the bullpen session, that seems to check out for Wednesday’s start against the Dodgers. Rotoworld Today, 4:09 pm
     
  • May not need rehab assignment
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that he expects Nelson (elbow) to be back "soon enough," and that the right-hander may not need a rehab assignment, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Nelson threw a five-inning, 70-pitch sim game Monday and did not experience any pain. The 26-year-old landed on the 15-day IL on April 19 due to right elbow contusion, but it appears Nelson has a good chance of returning when he's first eligible for activation May 4. Rotowire.com Today, 3:59 pm
    Ryne NelsonAZ - SP
    6:40 pm vs LAD
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  • Ryne Nelson (elbow) throws five-inning sime game
    Ryne Nelson (elbow) threw a five-inning simulated game Monday.

    Advice: Nelson threw 70 pitches, and it apparently went well for the right-hander. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list with a bone bruise in his right elbow, and while a rehab start could be next, D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo believes that it may not be necessary. A return to Arizona’s rotation could be soon for Nelson. Rotoworld Today, 3:55 pm
    Ryne NelsonAZ - SP
    6:40 pm vs LAD
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