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  • Reinstated from IL
    Alexander (ribs) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: Alexander was placed on the 15-day injured list at the end of March with a left rib contusion. The left-hander fired a scoreless seventh inning with a strikeout in his most recent rehab assignment for Triple-A Las Vegas. With his return, Tyler Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 2:12 pm
     
  • A’s activate Scott Alexander for Tuesday return
    Athletics activated LHP Scott Alexander from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Alexander will make his Oakland debut following a seven-week stint on the injured list at the outset of the season recovering from a stress reaction in his left ribs. The 34-year-old southpaw figures to pitch in middle relief intially, but could find himself in the late-inning mix at some point. Rotoworld Today, 2:05 pm
     
  • Plays catch Tuesday
    Almonte (shoulder) was seen playing catch Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Almonte has been dealing with a right shoulder strain but resumed throwing after being shut down for nearly two weeks. It's unclear if he'll need a rehab assignment before returning from the injured list, but the righty will likely be out for at least another week. Rotowire.com Today, 2:04 pm
     
  • Starting rehab assignment
    Palencia (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Iowa, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Palencia was placed on the IL on May 7 with a shoulder strain and will make his first in-game appearance since sustaining the injury. It's unclear how many rehab appearances Palencia will need before being able to return. Rotowire.com Today, 2:02 pm
     
  • Making rehab start
    Smyly (hip) will make a rehab start Tuesday with High-A South Bend, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Smyly is set for his first rehab appearance since suffering a pinched nerve in his right hip back in April. It's unclear how long of a rehab stint is required, but Smyly should be on pace to return in late May or early June. Rotowire.com Today, 2:00 pm
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  • Padres option Randy Vásquez to Triple-A
    Padres optioned RHP Randy Vásquez to Triple-A El Paso.

    Advice: Vásquez heads back to the minor to make room for Joe Musgrove to return from the injured list on Tuesday against the Reds. The 25-year-old righty allowed three runs over six innings on Monday in a loss to the Braves. He’s posted a lackluster 5.82 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 13/4 K/BB ratio across 21 2/3 innings (five starts) this season in his San Diego debut. Rotoworld Today, 1:19 pm
     
  • Goes back to El Paso
    Gillaspie returned to Triple-A El Paso after serving as the Padres' 27th man for Monday's doubleheader.

    Advice: Gillaspie pitched two scoreless innings during the twin bill but was sent right back to El Paso on Tuesday. In 14 appearances with El Paso, Gillaspie owns a 5.54 ERA and an 11:3 K:BB across 13.0 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 1:00 pm
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

    Advice: Vasquez will head back to the minors after making three straight starts with the Padres. His big-league spot will go to Joe Musgrove (elbow), who's being activated from the 15-day injured list. In those three starts, Vasquez went 0-2 with a 5.79 ERA in 14.0 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 12:55 pm
     
  • Shifted to 60-day IL
    Pruitt (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: Pruitt was placed on the 15-day IL on Apr. 24 with an injury to his right meniscus but will need more time for recovery. He'll be unable to return until mid-June at the earliest, though it's unclear how far along he is in the recovery process. Rotowire.com Today, 12:33 pm