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  • Initial MRI encouraging
    Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Gasser (elbow) might miss some time but that the first MRI looked "pretty normal," Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Advice: The left-hander will receive a second opinion for the tightness and soreness in his elbow, but the initial imaging results are encouraging. Gasser still seems unlikely to avoid a stint on the injured list given it's an elbow issue, but the Brewers have yet to make an official roster move. Rotowire.com Today, 2:18 pm
     
  • A’s transfer Paul Blackburn to 60-day IL
    Athletics transferred RHP Paul Blackburn to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: The procedural move opens up a spot on Oakland’s 40-man roster. Blackburn hit the injured list back in mid-May with a stress reaction in his right foot and is going to be out until sometime in mid-July. Rotoworld Today, 2:13 pm
     
  • A’s outright Aaron Brooks to Triple-A
    Athletics sent RHP Aaron Brooks outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: Brooks went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. The 34-year-old righty made four underwhelming starts for the rebuilding Athletics and will most likely wind up electing free agency. Rotoworld Today, 2:11 pm
     
  • MRI comes back clean on Robert Gasser’s left elbow
    Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that an MRI on Robert Gasser’s left elbow came back clean for any structural damage.

    Advice: It’s an extremely encouraging development for Gasser as it means he’ll likely avoid an extended absence or potential surgery. However, he’s waiting for a second opinion before speaking to reporters. The 25-year-old rookie southpaw is dealing with elbow soreness and tightness, which will almost certainly send him to the injured list, but it doesn’t appear to be a worst-case scenario for now. Rotoworld Today, 2:05 pm
     
  • Tyler Mahle (elbow) to face hitters on Wednesday
    Tyler Mahle (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters on Wednesday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters it’ll be the first time Mahle faces hitters since last year’s Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old righty is expected to be an option for the Rangers’ starting rotation at some point in the early stages of the second half, if not sooner. Rotoworld Today, 1:58 pm
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  • Completes 40-50 pitch bullpen
    Gray (groin) threw 40-50 pitches during a bullpen, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported Tuesday.

    Advice: Gray becomes eligible to come off the 15-day IL on Friday, and while the next step in Gray's rehab should be announced soon, it's expected that he'll be available to return on or around that date. Once Gray is reinstated, Jose Urena will likely be pushed out of the rotation. Rotowire.com Today, 1:49 pm
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    5:05 pm vs DET
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  • Jon Gray (groin) throws bullpen session on Tuesday
    Jon Gray (groin) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

    Advice: Gray threw roughly 50 pitches in the side session and there should be some clarity on his next steps in the coming days. The 32-year-old righty hit the injured list last month with a right groin strain. Rotoworld Today, 1:47 pm
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    5:05 pm vs DET
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  • Max Scherzer (thumb) throws simulated game Tuesday
    Max Scherzer (thumb) threw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field.

    Advice: Scherzer, who has been dealing with a thumb issue during his rehabilitation process from offseason back surgery, threw roughly 40 pitches in his latest throwing session. The 39-year-old righty told reporters afterwards that he hopes to head out soon on another minor league rehab assignment. There isn’t a definitive timetable for his return, but it’s not unrealistic to think he could return prior to the All-Star break. Rotoworld Today, 1:44 pm
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    5:05 pm vs DET
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  • Throws live batting practice
    Scherzer (back/arm) threw a 40-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

    Advice: It's the first time he's faced hitters since he had to be pulled off a rehab assignment in early May following a nerve problem with his throwing arm. Scherzer -- who initially went on the injured list as he recovered from offseason back surgery -- said after Tuesday's session that he's hoping his next step will be to make a rehab start. There remains no timetable for the 38-year-old return to the Rangers' rotation, but things are trending up. Rotowire.com Today, 1:44 pm
    Max ScherzerTEX - SP
    5:05 pm vs DET
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