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  • Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) throws first bullpen
    Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session on Friday since undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.

    Advice: The 36-year-old southpaw looks to be right on schedule in his recovery. The Dodgers have yet to give any sort of concrete timeline on when they anticipate him being ready to join the rotation, though the early estimates were at some point around the All-Star break. As long as he continues to progress, there’s no reason to doubt that timeline. Rotoworld 3 minutes ago
     
  • Blake Treinen (lung) nearing activation from IL
    Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Blake Treinen (lung) could be activated from the injured list during the team’s current homestand.

    Advice: Treinen worked in back-to-back minor league games without issue on Wednesday and Thursday — which was the last hurdle that he needed to clear before activation. Expect the 35-year-old right-hander to rejoin the Dodgers’ bullpen any day now. Rotoworld 7 minutes ago
     
  • Begins baseball activities
    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Heyward (back) ran at full speed and has begun swinging a bat, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.

    Advice: Heyward landed on the 10-day IL on April 3 due to lower back tightness. The injury persisted well past his return window, and Friday marked the firs time that the veteran outfielder has participated in any sort of activity. The Dodgers will have a better idea on how to move forward once they see how Heyward's back responds to his most recent work. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
    Jason HeywardLAD - OF
    7:10 pm vs ATL
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Jason Heyward (back) making progress in recovery
    Jason Heyward (back) has begun swinging a bat and has been running at full speed as he recovers from his lower back injury.

    Advice: Dodgers’ skipper Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday that Heyward will take batting practice on the field at some point over the next few days before progressing to simulated games. It doesn’t sound like a return to the Dodgers is imminent, but he’s trending in the right direction. It seems very likely that he’ll require at least a few games on a minor league rehab assignment before he’s ready to return. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
    Jason HeywardLAD - OF
    7:10 pm vs ATL
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Likely done for 2024
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Nelson (shoulder) will likely be out for the rest of the 2024 season following his surgery scheduled for May 6, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Advice: Nelson was transferred to the 60-day IL on Tuesday after injuring his left shoulder. Nelson received multiple opinions on how to proceed, but it was ultimately recommended that the southpaw undergo thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. Any hope that he would be able to return late in the season seems to have fizzled with Lovullo's latest comments. Nelson appeared in 11 games for Arizona before his injury, posting a 4.22 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 10.2 frames. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Hitting off tee
    Murphy (oblique) began hitting off the tee during Atlanta's most recent series against Seattle earlier this week, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Advice: It's the first time Murphy has swung the bat since landing on the 10-day IL on March 30 with a Grade 1 left oblique strain. Prior to the series in Seattle, Murphy was limited to light throwing and catching work in the bullpen. The 29-year-old has taken a positive step in his program, but he still has a ways to go before starting a rehab assignment. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
    Sean MurphyATL - C
    7:10 pm @LAD
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Dane Myers batting cleanup for Marlins on Friday
    Dane Myers is starting in right field and batting cleanup for the Marlins on Friday night against the Athletics.

    Advice: The 28-year-old outfielder has impressed in his limited action since joining the Marlins, going 5-for-11 (.455) with three runs scored, five RBI and a stolen base. It looks like manager Skip Schumaker has rewarded that performance with a premium spot in the batting order. If it sticks through the weekend, he could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues. Rotoworld 40 minutes ago
     
  • Set for rehab assignment Friday
    Thomas (hamstring) will start as the designated hitter for Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Advice: Thomas has been progressing through a left hamstring strain he sustained against the Rockies on March 31. Friday's stint with Triple-A Reno will be Thomas' first rehab assignment, and he will play in center field over the weekend. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hinted Friday that Thomas could return from the 10-day IL as soon as Tuesday, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago
    Alek ThomasAZ - OF
    6:40 pm vs SD
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Sean Murphy (oblique) takes swings off a tee
    Sean Murphy (oblique) took swings off of a tee while the Braves were in Seattle.

    Advice: It’s a small step, but it’s at least a step in the right direction for the hard-hitting backstop. Everything went well with that swinging session and the club will continue to ramp him up from there. There’s still no clear timetable for when he may be able to return. Rotoworld 49 minutes ago
    Sean MurphyATL - C
    7:10 pm @LAD
    New Player Note
    IL10