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  • 66-51-15 3rd Place
    • Jared Koenig records seventh victory in relief
      Jared Koenig picked up his seventh win in relief after throwing a scoreless 10th Wednesday against the Rangers.

      Advice: Koenig is the Brewers’ win leader even though he didn’t debut until Apr. 15, and he’s been burned as an opener three times, ruling out the possibility of anything aside from a loss. His ERA stands at 1.72, though his 33/11 K/BB in 36 2/3 innings is more good than great. Rotoworld Wednesday, 2:17 pm
      Jared KoenigMIL - SP,RP
      1:10 pm vs CHC
      New Player Note
      IL15
       
    • Liam Hendriks (elbow) throws fastballs off mound
      Liam Hendriks threw 15 fastballs Wednesday in his first mound session since elbow surgery last August.

      Advice: He’s not busting out the slider just yet. “I’m the only guy in here throwing fastballs.” he said afterwards. Hendriks is hoping to convince the Red Sox to let him aim for an August return, though that’s still up in the air. Rotoworld Wednesday, 12:58 pm
       
    • Side session set for Wednesday
      Hendriks (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

      Advice: Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey said Hendriks has been throwing "half-mound" sessions, but Wednesday's activity marks the reliever's first session throwing on the top of the mound since undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery last August. If Wednesday's workout goes well, a normal progression would have Hendriks throwing two bullpen sessions per week before ramping up to face hitters. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 6:12 am
       
    • Bullpen session later this week
      Hendriks (elbow) is slated to throw a bullpen session later this week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

      Advice: It will be his first time throwing off a mound since he underwent Tommy John surgery in early August of last year. Hendriks is hoping to join the Red Sox' relief corps at some point during the final two months of this season, and while that's possible, the bigger-picture goal is having him healthy and ready to roll as a member of Boston's 2025 bullpen. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 1:56 pm
       
    • Liam Hendriks (elbow) to throw bullpen this week
      Liam Hendriks (elbow) will progress to throwing a bullpen session this week.

      Advice: Hendriks will throw his first bullpen session since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. The 35-year-old righty isn’t expected to be ready to contribute for Boston until the outset of next season, but this is a notable step forward in his lengthy rehabilitation process. Rotoworld Tuesday, 1:52 pm
       
    • Could be nearing mound work
      Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that he's hopeful that Brown (neck) will be cleared to resume throwing off a mound at some point later this week, MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Brown was placed on the 15-day injured list June 11 with a left neck strain, only for reports to surface a few days later suggesting that the right-hander might be dealing with a stress reaction. After the Cubs sought out multiple medical opinions, however, the original diagnosis of a neck strain has held up, and Brown was cleared to resume throwing last Tuesday. According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Brown played catch three times this past week and threw from 90 feet Friday, leaving Counsell optimistic that the rookie may be ready to take another meaningful step forward this week by getting back on the mound. Montemurro notes that Brown was told when he received his diagnosis that he was about one month into what's described as a "two-to-three-month burnout period" for the neck injury, though that timeline won't affect his potential return date from the IL and only relates to how long he might be physically feeling the effects of the injury. Assuming Brown is able to complete a bullpen session this week, he would still likely have a chance at completing his throwing progression and returning from the IL before the All-Star break. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 7:03 am
      Ben BrownCHC - SP,RP
      1:10 pm @MIL
      New Player Note
      IL15
       
    • Sent back to Triple-A
      The Guardians optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

      Advice: McCaughan was knocked around for two runs on four hits and two walks over two relief innings in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays in his lone appearance with the Guardians following his call-up from Triple-A last Wednesday. He's being sent back to the minors in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. Rotowire.com Monday, 1:58 pm
       
    • Guardians send Darren McCaughan back to Triple-A
      Guardians optioned RHP Darren McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus.

      Advice: McCaughan gave up two runs over two innings in his lone appearance for the Guardians, lowering his career major league ERA from 9.16 to 9.15. Rotoworld Monday, 1:45 pm
       
    • Cubs place Mark Leiter Jr. (forearm) on 15-day IL
      Cubs placed RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.

      Advice: The move occurred before Sunday night’s battle against the Mets. It’s a brutal blow to the Cubs’ bullpen as the 33-year-old hurler has been a key cog in their late inning mix and had been extremely adept at stranding inherited runners this season. Luke Little was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his place in the Cubs’ bullpen. Rotoworld Sunday, 7:52 pm