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  • Dealt to Anaheim
    The Pirates traded Contreras to the Angels on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Contreras was DFA'd by Pittsburgh on Saturday after posting a 4.41 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 16.1 innings. The 24-year-old right-hander will replace Davis Daniel in the Angels' bullpen, though Contreras could also be moved into the starting rotation if necessary. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Angels send Davis Daniel to minors
    Angels optioned RHP Davis Daniel to Triple-A Salt Lake

    Advice: Daniel did not throw an inning during his brief time with the Angels at the MLB level. He will return to a 5.89 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and a 35/11 K/BB ratio across 36 2/3 innings at Triple-A. Rotoworld 49 minutes ago
     
  • Optioned to Salt Lake
    The Angels optioned Daniel to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

    Advice: For the second time this season, Daniel will return to the minors after a one-day stint with the Angels without seeing the field. The 26-year-old right-hander owns a 5.89 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 36.2 innings in Triple-A. Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago
     
  • Easton Lucas designated for assignment
    Athletics designated LHP Easton Lucas for assignment.

    Advice: Lucas was optioned to the minors on Tuesday and now has been designated for assignment to make room for Brandon Bielak on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old has allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits in 3 2/3 MLB innings this year with six strikeouts and three walks. He’s unlikely to be claimed by another team. Rotoworld Today, 9:27 am
     
  • A’s acquire Bielak from Astros for cash
    Astros traded RHP Brandon Bielak to the Athletics for cash considerations.

    Advice: Bielak was designated for assignment last week and will now find a new home in Oakland. It’s a good landing spot for him in terms of innings, and he should help Oakland since he has a solid 4.65 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 155/85 K/BB ratio across 191 2/3 innings (70 appearances, 21 starts) since 2020. Given that the Athletic’s rotation is banged up, it might not be a surprise to see them try to stretch Bielak out to start again. However, he remains off the fantasy radar. Rotoworld Today, 9:25 am
     
  • Traded to Oakland
    The Athletics acquired Bielak from the Astros on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Bielak had been designated for assignment and will wind up staying in the American League West. He's out of minor-league options, so the Athletics will need to add him to their active roster. Bielak holds a 5.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 17.1 relief innings this season. While he's pitched exclusively out of the bullpen in 2024, the 28-year-old has plenty of past starting experience, so he could be an option for an Oakland rotation that needs arms. Rotowire.com Today, 9:23 am
     
  • Removed from 40-man roster
    The Athletics designated Lucas for assignment Thursday.

    Advice: Lucas was pushed off the Athletics' 40-man roster after Oakland acquired right-hander Brandon Bielak via trade from Houston on Thursday. The former was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this week but had made three appearances for the big club this season, giving up six earned runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 9:22 am
     
  • Used in high-leverage spot
    Fairbanks struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning to pick up a hold Wednesday against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Fairbanks entered the game in the eighth inning to face the heart of the Red Sox order and needed only seven pitches to get through the frame. While effective, his usage was concerning given that he had pitched nearly exclusively as a traditional closer early in the season. It's unclear whether manager Kevin Cash might continue to mix and match the back end of his bullpen, but Fairbanks could lose save opportunities moving forward. Rotowire.com Today, 8:23 am
     
  • Collects first hold
    Cronin gave up a hit and struck out one in 1.2 scoreless innings Wednesday, recording his first hold of the season in a win over the Tigers.

    Advice: The 26-year-old right-hander entered the game in the sixth inning with the Marlins ahead 2-0 and blanked Detroit over 22 pitches (14 strikes) before passing the baton to Andrew Nardi in a combined shutout. Cronin isn't seeing consistent high-leverage usage, but he's been one of the few bright spots in Miami's bullpen this season, posting a 1.33 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB through 20.1 innings in a long-relief role. Rotowire.com Today, 8:05 am