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  • No baseball work yet
    Rockies manager Bud Black said Tuesday that Bryant (back) is not participating in baseball activities and won't be reinstated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Wednesday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

    Advice: There apparently isn't much concern about the back strain being a serious issue since Bryant hasn't been sent for medical imaging, but the lower-back strain will still keep him sidelined for the near future. The 32-year-old doesn't have an official timeline for his return and should be considered out indefinitely until he resumes baseball activities. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,OF
    5:40 pm vs SD
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  • Espada: Framber Valdez could return this weekend
    Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Framber Valdez (elbow) could start this weekend in Mexico City.

    Advice: Espada added that Valdez will throw a bullpen session this week while the Astros are in Chicago and could return this weekend to start against the Rockies in Mexico City. The 30-year-old southpaw landed on the injured list earlier this month with left elbow inflammation, but has been able to complete several recent bullpen sessions without any issues. It certainly sounds like he could return to bolster Houston’s injury-plagued starting rotation this weekend. Stay tuned. Rotoworld 6 minutes ago
     
  • Absent from lineup again
    Drury is not in the lineup versus the Orioles on Tuesday.

    Advice: Drury took a seat in Monday's game versus the Orioles after returning to the lineup Friday. The second baseman was dealing with a hamstring injury prior to playing in all three contests of the weekend against the Reds. This marks the second consecutive game he will not start with Luis Rengifo starting at second and batting eighth Tuesday. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    6:38 pm vs BAL
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  • Mets activate and option Max Kranick to Triple-A
    Mets activated RHP Max Kranick from the 15-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

    Advice: Kranick will remain in the minors as extra pitching depth for the Mets after wrapping up a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old righty opened the season on the injured list with a left hamstring strain and hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2022 season due to injury. He’ll presumably be able to pitch as either a traditional starter or versatile swingman, as needed, for New York over the rest of the year. Rotoworld 10 minutes ago
     
  • Batting leadoff
    Trout is the leadoff hitter Tuesday versus the Orioles.

    Advice: Trout has been struggling, slashing just .111/.250/.222 over the last seven games. Prior to the slump, the 32-year-old had a solid a batting average at .290. In Monday night's loss to Baltimore, Trout struck out looking with the bases loaded in a two run game. Placing the center fielder at the top of the lineup may be a way to gain a spark. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
    Mike TroutLAA - OF
    6:38 pm vs BAL
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  • Sits down Tuesday
    Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

    Advice: Bader will get a day off after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Friday's win in the series opener. Brandon Nimmo will slide over to center field in his place, moving Jeff McNeil into left and allowing Joey Wendle to start at second base, batting eighth. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago
     
  • Starts rehab stint
    The Phillies assigned Ortiz (ankle) to Single-A Clearwater on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.

    Advice: Ortiz suffered an ankle sprain in his season debut March 30 but is now ready for game action. The right-hander could make a few appearances in the minors before being cleared to join the Phillies. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Heston Kjerstad batting eighth in season debut
    Heston Kjerstad is in right field and batting eighth on Tuesday in his season debut against the Angels.

    Advice: It’s an extremely encouraging sign that the Orioles are throwing Kjerstad right into the fire following his early-season promotion instead of having him languish on the bench. The 25-year-old slugger tore the cover off the ball this season for Triple-A Norfolk, posting an astronomical 1.176 OPS with 10 homers, 30 RBI and one steal in 21 games. He projects as a potential four-category impact fantasy contributor, if he’s given an everyday opportunity in Baltimore’s loaded lineup. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
     
  • Activated, optioned to Triple-A
    The Mets reinstated Kranick (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

    Advice: Kranick has been on the injured list since the start of the season due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain he suffered during spring training. He made four total rehab appearances between the Mets' Single-A and Double-A affiliates, allowing five earned runs across 7.2 innings, and he'll now move up to Triple-A as he comes off the IL. The 26-year-old right-hander owns a 5.56 ERA across 43.2 big-league innings and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022. Rotowire.com 22 minutes ago