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  • Pirates designate Niko Goodrum for assignment
    Pirates designated INF Niko Goodrum for assignment.

    Advice: Less than a week after being claimed off of waivers from the Angels, Goodrum finds himself off the 40-man roster once more so that the Pirates had a roster spot available for Josh Fleming on Friday. The versatile 32-year-old makes for a nice utility option and will probably attract interest on waivers once again this time around. Rotoworld Today, 4:12 pm
     
  • Pirates promote Josh Fleming from Triple-A Indy
    Pirates selected the contract of LHP Josh Fleming from Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Advice: He’ll take the place of the injured Hunter Stratton (shoulder) in the Pirates’ bullpen. Fleming has already made 17 appearances with the big league club this season, posting an underwhelming 5.68 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and a 13/9 K/BB ratio across 19 innings. Niko Goodrum was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to free up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster. Rotoworld Today, 4:09 pm
     
  • Returns to lineup
    Seager (hamstring) is serving as the Rangers' designated hitter and batting second Friday against the Mariners.

    Advice: Seager was dealing with tightness in his hamstring while warming up for Thursday's game, and he was scratched from the lineup as a precaution after having missed four games earlier in the week due to hamstring problems. The issue has now subsided ahead of Friday's contest, and he will look to remain hot at the plate after going 8-for-21 with a homer and four RBI in six games since the beginning of June. Rotowire.com Today, 4:08 pm
     
  • Pirates place Hunter Stratton on 15-day IL
    Pirates placed RHP Hunter Stratton on the 15-day injured list with a right triceps strain.

    Advice: Stratton suffered the injury during Thursday’s relief appearance against the Cardinals. It’s still unclear how much time he may miss. Josh Fleming was promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place in the Pirates’ bullpen on Friday. Rotoworld Today, 4:07 pm
     
  • Sitting Friday
    Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

    Advice: Smith will begin Friday's series opener in the dugout after starting in the last two games, going 4-for-7. He's been one of the hottest hitters in June, slashing .368/.429/.526 with seven runs, one home run and two RBI. Davis Wendzel will start at third base Friday and bat ninth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Rotowire.com Today, 4:06 pm
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    7:10 pm @SEA
    New Player Note
     
  • Hits first career homer
    Pages went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Cubs.

    Advice: Pages opened the scoring with his first career homer, taking Hayden Wesneski deep in the eighth inning. This was Pages' fourth start over the Cardinals' last five games, though he's gone just 3-for-12 in that span. All of his starts have come at catcher, which has taken a small chunk out of Ivan Herrera's playing time recently. Pages is slashing just .125/.231/.250 with seven RBI, four runs scored and one double through 39 plate appearances. With Willson Contreras (forearm) tracking toward an earlier-than-anticipated return, Pages may be on his way back to Triple-A Memphis before the end of the month. Rotowire.com Today, 3:59 pm
     
  • Logs steal Friday
    Herrera went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 3-0 win over the Cubs.

    Advice: Herrera is up to four steals this season, three of which he's recorded over 11 games in June. The catcher is batting .316 (12-for-38) this month, adding five doubles, seven runs scored and one RBI. For the season, he's at a steady .273/.335/.366 slash line with three home runs, 17 RBI, 22 runs scored and six doubles over 179 plate appearances. Herrera has started behind the dish just once in the last five games, though it's unclear why his playing time has dipped since Pedro Pages has made little impact with his bat. Rotowire.com Today, 3:55 pm
     
  • Slated for sim game Tuesday
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Gallen (hamstring) threw a 37-pitch bullpen Friday, and the right-hander is slated to throw a sim game Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Advice: Gallen threw from the mound for the second time since landing on the injured list May 31 due to a right hamstring strain. It's another step in the right direction for the 28-year-old, who before the injury registered a 3.12 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 57.2 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 3:55 pm
    Zac GallenAZ - SP
    6:40 pm vs CWS
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Throws bullpen Friday
    Kelly (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

    Advice: Friday's bullpen was Kelly's second this week, marking a significant advancement in his rehab from a right shoulder strain. He's been sidelined since May 6 due to the issue and will almost certainly require a rehab assignment, which could come soon. Prior to the injury, Kelly hadn't allowed a run in 11 of 12 appearances, but he owns a 4.73 ERA on the year. Rotowire.com Today, 3:51 pm
    Joe KellyLAD - RP
    7:10 pm vs KC
    New Player Note
    IL15