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  • Alec Marsh leaves start with forearm contusion
    Alec Marsh was removed from Wednesday’s start against the Blue Jays with a right forearm contusion.

    Advice: Marsh was drilled by a 94-mph line drive off the bat of Addison Barger in the fifth inning, which prompted his removal from the game. He’ll likely undergo additional testing just to be sure there’s nothing wrong structurally. It’s probably going to take a couple of days to determine whether or not he’ll be able to make his next scheduled start. Rotoworld 10 minutes ago
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  • Chase Anderson to start for Red Sox on Thursday
    Chase Anderson will start for the Red Sox on Thursday against the Guardians.

    Advice: The Red Sox are in a tough spot with Brayan Bello heading to the injured list and need to scramble to fill his spot in the starting rotation. Anderson has been used in a multi-inning role out of the bullpen, but he has thrown 25 or fewer pitches in each of his last four outings. Don’t expect him to work more than two or three innings before passing the baton on Thursday. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • Exits with injury
    Marsh was removed from his start Wednesday versus Toronto after getting hit by a comebacker, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Marsh took a 94-mph line drive off his right forearm during the fifth inning and looked to be in a considerable amount of pain before leaving the game with trainers. The Royals will take a closer look at him and should offer an update on his status after Wednesday's game. The 25-year-old righty pitched 4.1 innings of shutout ball before exiting. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
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  • A.J. Puk to pitch out of bullpen once healthy
    Marlins’ manager Skip Schumaker told reporters on Wednesday that A.J. Puk (shoulder) will work out of the team’s bullpen when he returns from the injured list.

    Advice: The 28-year-old left-hander attempted to transition back to the rotation this season, but he wound up making just four starts and compiling a miserable 9.22 ERA, 2.63 WHIP and a 12/17 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings. His already diminished fantasy value will drop down to around zero, unless he can work his way into the closer’s role at some point during the season. Rotoworld Today, 5:24 pm
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  • Framber Valdez expected to return over the weekend
    Framber Valdez (elbow) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session without issue on Wednesday and is expected to rejoin the Astros’ rotation over the weekend against the Rockies.

    Advice: He’ll start one of the two games against the Rockies in Mexico City, with Ronel Blanco starting the other game. Prior to landing on the injured list, Valdez had posted a 2.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 10/6 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings through his first two starts. Rotoworld Today, 5:18 pm
     
  • Rangers place Austin Pruitt (knee) on 15-day IL
    Rangers placed RHP Austin Pruitt on the 15-day injured list with a right meniscus injury.

    Advice: No word from the Rangers yet on the severity of the injury, or how long Pruitt may be sidelined for. Grant Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move to take his place in the club’s bullpen. Pruitt had registered a 12.46 ERA, 2.54 WHIP and a 1/3 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings in four appearances with the big league club. Rotoworld Today, 5:06 pm
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  • Lands on IL
    The Rangers placed Pruitt on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right meniscus injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Pruitt has been touched four six earned runs across 4.1 innings in his first four appearances, and he'll now be sidelined for the two weeks due to problems with his knee. Grant Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 4:56 pm
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  • Sharp after rough start
    Gibson (2-2) earned the win against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over six innings while striking out six.

    Advice: Gibson got off to a rocky start, allowing back-to-back hits while also hitting Joc Pederson with a pitch to open the game. However, the right-hander managed to escape the inning with only one run coming across before shutting out the Diamondbacks over the next five frames. Gibson has now gone at least six innings in each of his first five starts to open the season, posting a 20:12 K:BB over that stretch. He's also gone two starts without allowing a home run after allowing at least one long ball in each of his first three outings. Rotowire.com Today, 4:27 pm
     
  • Hit with tough loss
    Montgomery (1-1) took the loss against the Cardinals on Wednesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits while walking one and striking out four over seven innings.

    Advice: Montgomery kept the Cardinals' lineup at bay for most of the contest despite allowing the leadoff man to reach base in three of his first four innings of work. St. Louis would finally get to him in the sixth, however, after the lefty allowed back-to-back hits with one out, followed by an unearned run on a wild pitch. Montgomery actually pitched well on the afternoon despite being tagged with the loss, throwing 20 of his first 28 pitches for strikes while going at least six innings for the second consecutive start to begin his 2024 campaign. He also carries a solid 7:1 K:BB through two starts. Rotowire.com Today, 4:26 pm