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  • Joining MLB roster
    The Pirates selected Fleming to the active roster Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Fleming will rejoin the Pirates' bullpen after being DFA'd on May 14. He'll take the place of Hunter Stratton (triceps), who was placed on the 15-day IL, on the active roster while Niko Goodrum was designated for assignment to make room for Fleming on the 40-man roster. Fleming has pitched 19 innings with the Pirates this season and owns a 5.68 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP. Rotowire.com Today, 4:22 pm
     
  • Lands on injured list
    The Pirates placed Stratton on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right triceps strain, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Stratton had to make an early exit from his appearance during the eighth inning of Thursday's game, and he will now officially be sidelined until at least June 29, though it's unclear if he'll be able to return by then. In the meantime, Josh Fleming will come up from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill Stratton's spot in the bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 4:19 pm
     
  • Serving as DH on Friday
    Montero is starting as the designated hitter and batting eighth for Friday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: Montero was initially slated to begin Friday's game in the dugout, but he was inserted into the starting lineup after Jake Cave (undisclosed) was carted off the field during batting practice after being hit in the head by a line drive. Montero will face off against Pirates right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski. Rotowire.com Today, 4:18 pm
     
  • DFA'd by Pirates
    The Pirates designated Goodrum for assignment Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Pittsburgh claimed Goodrum Monday, but he'll return to waivers Friday after going 2-for-15 with seven strikeouts in four appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates are Goodrum's third stop of the season, starting the year with Tampa Bay before spending time in the Angels system. In 33 MLB plate appearances this season, Goodrum owns a .291 OPS. Rotowire.com Today, 4:14 pm
     
  • 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
     
  • 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