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  • Rebounds for fifth save
    Clase earned the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over Boston, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

    Advice: It was an encouraging effort from Clase after he'd blown his previous two save opportunities. Despite his recent rough patch, the 26-year-old Clase has been excellent overall to start the year, allowing just one earned run through his first nine innings while striking out seven as he improves to 5-for-7 in save chances. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
     
  • Takes loss in bulk role
    Criswell (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Guardians, allowing four runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over 2.1 innings.

    Advice: While Criswell didn't miss many bats in his brief outing, the Red Sox defense didn't do him any favors, as they committed a pair of errors behind the right-hander resulting in three unearned runs. The 27-year-old Criswell sports a 4.26 ERA with a 1.58 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB through his first 6.1 innings this season. He'll likely continue to work in a bulk role while Nick Pivetta (elbow) and Garrett Whitlock (oblique) are sidelined. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
     
  • Notches four-out save
    Yates earned the save in Thursday's 9-7 win over Detroit, allowing one hit while logging a strikeout in 1.1 scoreless innings.

    Advice: Yates entered with two outs in the eighth inning, striking out Spencer Torkelson to strand the tying and go-ahead runs on base, before working around a two-out single in the ninth en route to his second save this season. Yates has yet to allow a run through his first eight appearances (8.2 innings) this year. The 37-year-old veteran has saves in two of the Rangers' last four games, as he looks to be firming his grasp on the ninth-inning job in Texas. Rotowire.com 44 minutes ago
     
  • Sent to Iowa
    The Cubs optioned Wesneski to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Wesneski was recalled to the majors Wednesday, but his big-league stint will come to an abrupt end with Jameson Taillon (back) returning from the injured list. The 26-year-old pitched four innings and earned the win Wednesday and could work his way back into the majors if he continues finding success at Triple-A. Rotowire.com Today, 3:48 pm
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  • Cubs option Hayden Wesneski to Triple-A
    Cubs optioned RHP Hayden Wesneski to Triple-A Iowa.

    Advice: Wesneski heads back to Triple-A following one of the more encouraging outings of his career at the highest level earlier this week when he fired four shutout frames in relief against the Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old swingman figures to return at some point in the next few weeks as a long reliever. Rotoworld Today, 3:43 pm
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  • Aroldis Chapman receives two-game suspension
    Aroldis Chapman has received a two-game suspension for on-field actions that led to his ejection from Monday’s game against the Mets.

    Advice: Chapman, who has also received an undisclosed fine, has the ability to appeal the league-issued two-game suspension. The 36-year-old lefty reliever was tossed from the eighth inning of Monday’s showdown against the Mets after recording just one out and allowing three runs. Rotoworld Today, 3:20 pm
     
  • Sent back to Triple-A
    Jacques is being optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster reports.

    Advice: Jacques was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. He made an appearance Thursday and gave up a run on three hits across 1.2 innings. The 29-year-old is being sent back down as Cam Booser joins the team in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 3:14 pm
     
  • Red Sox option Joe Jacques back to Triple-A
    Red Sox optioned LHP Joe Jacques to Triple-A Worcester.

    Advice: Jacques heads back to the minors following Thursday’s series-ending loss to the Guardians to allow the Red Sox to bring up lefty Cam Booser for Friday’s series opener in Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old southpaw allowed one run over 1 2/3 innings in relief on Thursday against Cleveland. Rotoworld Today, 2:59 pm
     
  • Suspended two games
    Chapman was given a two-game suspension and fine Thursday for his actions versus the Mets on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

    Advice: Chapman got into an altercation with an umpire and was ejected during the bottom of the eighth inning in Monday's loss against the Mets. The lefty was credited for the loss after surrendering three runs and recording just one out during the appearance. He is permitted to appeal the suspension. Rotowire.com Today, 2:54 pm