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  • Playing long toss
    Green (shoulder) has progressed to playing long toss, and the team is hopeful he can throw off a mound later this week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Green has been on the injured list since April 20 due to a teres major strain in his right shoulder. A clearer timeline on his return may emerge once he gets back on a mound, but he figures to still be at least a week or two away from rejoining Toronto's bullpen. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
     
  • Throwing off mound
    Francis (forearm) threw a bullpen session Monday and is slated to throw two simulated innings Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Barring any sort of setback, Francis is expected to embark on a rehab assignment shortly after his simulated game Thursday. He will serve as a starter while on his assignment, but he will likely be limited to a long relief role once he returns to the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old righty posted an 8.59 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 14.2 innings before landing on the injured list April 25. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
     
  • Garrett Whitlock (oblique) facing hitters Friday
    Garrett Whitlock (oblique) will face hitters on Friday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: Whitlock is expected to progress to a minor league rehab assignment next week, which puts him on track to rejoin Boston’s starting rotation mix at some point in mid-to-late May. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
     
  • Set to face hitters
    Whitlock (oblique) will throw live batting practice Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Assuming all goes well during his live BP session, Whitlock will move onto a rehab assignment next week, though it's unclear if he will require more than one start in the minors. The 27-year-old right-hander has been on the injured list since April 17 and just began his throwing program Saturday. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Chris Martin available in relief on Tuesday night
    Chris Martin (shoulder) is available for Tuesday’s game against the Braves.

    Advice: Martin was held out over the weekend due to soreness in his non-throwing shoulder, but all indications are that he’s ready to roll for Tuesday’s series opener down in Atlanta. Rotoworld 33 minutes ago
     
  • José Urquidy (forearm) faces hitters on Tuesday
    José Urquidy (forearm) faced hitters on Tuesday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: A minor league rehab assignment seems to be on the near horizon for Urquidy, who has been on the shelf since spring training recovering from right forearm inflammation. The 29-year-old righty figures to need at least a couple rehab starts before returning to Houston’s starting rotation. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
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  • Sliding back to setup role
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Ginkel will go back to a setup role upon the return of Paul Sewald (oblique), Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Lovullo wants to throw Sewald back into the closer role immediately, saying that if a save opportunity should arise Tuesday, it would go to Sewald. Ginkel filled in admirably as the temporary closer, going 5-for-7 in save chances while posting a 2.57 ERA and 14:3 K:BB over 14 innings. Certainly, it's a major hit to his fantasy value as he shifts back to being a setup man. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
     
  • Back in big leagues
    The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: He was just optioned Monday but is back a day later to replace the injured Daniel Palencia (shoulder). Thompson has allowed seven runs (four earned) and recorded just three outs over his last two appearances with the Cubs. Rotowire.com Today, 1:22 pm
     
  • Lands on IL with shoulder injury
    The Cubs placed Palencia on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder stiffness, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Palencia was touched up for three runs over an inning of work in Monday's loss to the Padres and finds himself on the IL a day later. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Keegan Thompson will absorb Palencia's spot in the Cubs' bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 1:20 pm