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  • Nick Pivetta throws 62 pitches in rehab start
    Nick Pivetta (elbow) struck out five and gave up four runs over three innings on Thursday in a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester.

    Advice: As expected, Pivetta threw 62 pitches (36 strikes) in his rehab outing and figures to be ready to take the ball next week against the Braves, most likely on Tuesday, down at Truist Park. The 31-year-old righty has been out since early April recovering from a flexor strain in his right elbow. Rotoworld Today, 6:01 pm
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  • Braves acquire reliever Jimmy Herget from Angels
    Braves acquired RHP Jimmy Herget from the Angels for cash considerations.

    Advice: Herget bolsters Atlanta’s relief depth after being designated for assignment last weekend by the Angels. The 30-year-old righty failed to make Los Angeles’ season-opening roster after making 92 appearances in the big leagues over the previous three seasons. Rotoworld Today, 5:37 pm
     
  • Dealt to Atlanta
    Herget was traded from the Angels to Atlanta on Thursday in return for cash considerations, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Advice: Herget will join Atlanta after being designated for assignment by Los Angeles on Sunday. The right-hander produced a 3.97 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 11.1 innings in 10 appearances with Triple-A Salt Lake this season. Herget will report to Triple-A Gwinnett and look to impress in order to earn an opportunity with Atlanta's major-league roster down the road. Rotowire.com Today, 5:37 pm
     
  • D-backs get Matt Bowman from Twins in trade
    Diamondbacks acquired RHP Matt Bowman from the Twins for cash considerations.

    Advice: Bowman heads to Arizona shortly after being designated for assignment earlier this week by Minnesota. The 32-year-old reliever made five relief appearances for the Twins after being brought up back in mid-April from Triple-A St. Paul. He’ll fortify the Diamondbacks’ injury-depleted bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 5:34 pm
     
  • Headed to Arizona
    The Twins traded Bowman to the Diamondbacks for cash considerations Thursday.

    Advice: Bowman was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday to make room for Jhoan Duran. Bowman appeared in five games for Minnesota this season, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six over 7.2 innings. To make room for Bowman, the Diamondbacks optioned southpaw Blake Walston to Triple-A Reno, while Merrill Kelly (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 5:32 pm
     
  • Justin Lawrence heads to paternity list
    Rockies placed RHP Justin Lawrence on the paternity list.

    Advice: Lawrence will be away from the club for the next few days on paernity leave. The 29-year-old righty has a pair of saves this season to go along with a calamitous 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 10/5 K/BB ratio across 10 innings (11 appearances). Rotoworld Today, 5:27 pm
     
  • Expected to go on paternity list
    The Rockies are set to place Lawrence on the paternity list for Colorado's upcoming series against Pittsburgh, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: With Lawrence expected to miss the upcoming series, the Rockies will likely turn to Jake Bird for save situations. Lawrence has two saves over 11 games this season with a 7.20 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 10 innings. Right-hander Angel Chivilli is expected to be called up from Double-A Hartford due to Lawrence being on the paternity list. Rotowire.com Today, 5:25 pm
     
  • Phillies outright Ricardo Pinto to Triple-A
    Phillies sent RHP Ricardo Pinto outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

    Advice: Pinto has the option to elect free agency, but could wind up sticking around as extra organizational relief depth. The 30-year-old righty made it back to the majors this year for the first time since 2019, getting into six contests for the Phillies before being jettisoned from the club’s 40-man roster. Rotoworld Today, 3:45 pm
     
  • Cleared to start Friday
    Hicks (side) is listed as the Giants' probable starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

    Advice: Hicks contended with side tightness during his most recent outing against the Pirates last Saturday, when he struck out a season-high nine over six innings while allowing one earned run on five hits and no walks. The injury apparently didn't hinder him during his between-starts bullpen session, so he's on track to take the hill for the seventh time this season Friday. After pitching exclusively in relief between stops with St. Louis and Toronto in 2023, Hicks has performed even better than the Giants could have imagined after signing him to a four-year, $44 million deal this winter with the plan of converting him to a full-time starting role. Through his first six turns through the rotation, Hicks has delivered two wins to go with a 1.59 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB in 34 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 3:31 pm