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  • Alek Manoah strikes out 12 in Triple-A start
    Alek Manoah (shoulder) recorded 12 strikeouts and allowed one run over six innings on Tuesday in a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo.

    Advice: With a spot in Toronto’s starting rotation seemingly up for grabs with Yariel Rodríguez (back) landing on the injured list on Tuesday evening, Manoah turned in his best outing in recent memory, allowing just four baserunners over six impressive frames. His fastball velocity was back up into the mid-90’s and he generated 19 swinging strikes, including 13 on his slider alone, finishing with an elite 45 percent CSW. He figures to take the ball on Sunday against the Nationals, barring something unexpected. Rotoworld 40 minutes ago
     
  • Paul Skenes twirls six shutout frames at Triple-A
    Pirates RHP prospect Paul Skenes struck out seven over six shutout innings on Tuesday for Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Advice: Skenes touched triple digits 13 times, averaging 99.8 mph on his four-seam fastball, and needed just 75 pitches (53 strikes) to complete six frames for the first time in his professional career. He generated 11 swinging strikes and finished with a 31 percent CSW, allowing only five baserunners over six dominant innings. We’re not sure what else Pittsburgh’s front office needs to see at this juncture. The 21-year-old top pitching prospect boasts a microscopic 0.39 ERA and 41/6 K/BB ratio across 23 innings (six starts). It’s time. Rotoworld 44 minutes ago
     
  • Making second rehab start
    Clevinger is making a rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: The right-hander threw 60 pitches over 3.1 innings during his first rehab outing Thursday and is expected to build up to around 75 pitches Tuesday. Assuming everything goes well, Clevinger could join the White Sox for his season debut early next week. Rotowire.com Today, 4:02 pm
     
  • Throwing bullpen session
    Snell (thigh) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Advice: Snell landed on the shelf last week with a Grade 2 adductor strain, but he wasn't shut down from throwing for long. The left-hander hopes to spend close to the 15-day minimum on the injured list, though he seems likely to be sidelined a bit longer. A specific timeline for Snell's return could come into focus as he ramps up his throwing program. Rotowire.com Today, 3:41 pm
     
  • Matt Manning starting second game of Tuesday DH
    Matt Manning will serve as the Tigers’ 27th man for Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Manning will take the ball for the nightcap of Tuesday’s twin bill in Detroit. It’ll be his third big-league start this season as he’s gotten the ball a couple times in early-season doubleheaders. There’s limited streaming appeal here, but he might be worthy of a dice roll in extremely deep mixed leagues. Rotoworld Today, 3:24 pm
    Matt ManningDET - SP
    L, 1-2 vs STL ; Top 6, 7-5 vs STL
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  • Added as 27th man
    The Tigers added Manning to the active roster to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Manning will be making his third start of the season Tuesday. He looked good during his first two big league outings, posting a 2.92 ERA and 0.89 WHIP across 12.1 innings, though he will likely be sent back to Triple-A Toledo after Tuesday's game. Rotowire.com Today, 3:16 pm
    Matt ManningDET - SP
    L, 1-2 vs STL ; Top 6, 7-5 vs STL
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  • Kyle Gibson allows one run Tuesday in no-decision
    Kyle Gibson struck out nine and allowed one run over seven innings on Tuesday in a no-decision against the Tigers.

    Advice: Gibson drew the starting assignment for the opening contest of Tuesday’s twin bill in the Motor City and held serve with Jack Flaherty in a throwback pitcher’s duel. A fourth inning solo homer by Riley Greene represented the lone tally against him in this one. He’ll bring a serviceable 3.79 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 29/14 K/BB ratio across 38 innings (six starts) into a home outing on Monday against the Mets. Rotoworld Today, 3:11 pm
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    W, 2-1 @DET ; Top 6, 5-7 @DET
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  • Jack Flaherty posts 14 strikeouts vs. Cardinals
    Jack Flaherty recorded a career-high 14 strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings on Tuesday in a no-decision against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Flaherty authored a brilliant performance against his former club in the opening contest of Tuesday’s doubleheader, striking out seven straight batters to open the contest, falling two shy of Pablo López’s league record of nine consecutive punch outs, en route to his 12th career double-digit strikeout effort. He generated an astronomical 24 swinging strikes and finished with a sublime 46 percent CSW. He was saddled with a tough no-decision after Detroit’s bullpen coughed up the lead in the ninth inning to keep him winless on the. year. The 28-year-old righty will carry an outstanding 4.00 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 50/5 K/BB ratio across 36 innings (six starts) into a road matchup on Monday against the Guardians. Rotoworld Today, 3:10 pm
    Jack FlahertyDET - SP
    L, 1-2 vs STL ; Top 6, 7-5 vs STL
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  • Reinstated for Tuesday's start
    The Padres activated Darvish (neck) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Tuesday against the Reds.

    Advice: The veteran right-hander has been sidelined the past couple weeks with neck tightness, but he'll rejoin San Diego's rotation Tuesday after a minimum-length stay on the injured list. Darvish posted a 4.18 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB across 23.2 innings through his first five starts of the season, and he could have some minor workload limitations in his first outing back with the Friars. Rotowire.com Today, 2:41 pm