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  • Tigers undecided on when to activate Kenta Maeda
    The Tigers have yet to make a decision on whether they’ll activate Kenta Maeda to start this week.

    Advice: Maeda allowed one run and struck out six in three-plus innings for Triple-A Toledo in his rehab start Sunday. He’s expected to get another shot in the Detroit rotation, but the Tigers could ask him to make one more rehab start and use Matt Manning again this week. Rotoworld Today, 3:06 pm
  • Goes three innings in rehab start
    Maeda (illness) allowed one run and struck out six over three innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

    Advice: He threw 53 pitches in the outing. Maeda will throw a bullpen session either Tuesday or Wednesday, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, and a decision as to whether he'll require another rehab start has not yet been made. It's possible he could rejoin the Tigers' rotation as soon as Friday versus the Blue Jays, but more should be known about his status in the coming days. Rotowire.com Today, 3:05 pm
  • Option for Saturday's start
    Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Thompson is a candidate to start Saturday versus the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    Advice: It sounds like the decision will come down to either Thompson or Andre Pallante, although the team doesn't appear close to making that call. Thompson was sent down last month after posting a 9.53 ERA over five appearances (two starts). He's managed to put up a 1.84 ERA in 14.2 frames with Triple-A Memphis, although that's come with a 14:13 K:BB. Rotowire.com Today, 2:36 pm
  • Not expected to start this weekend
    Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Liberatore is unlikely to start Saturday versus the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The Cards have gone back-and-forth on the best role for Liberatore and they now have settled on the bullpen, where he had some success early on in the season. Andre Pallante and Zack Thompson are considered the leading candidates to start Saturday. Rotowire.com Today, 2:28 pm
  • Triceps tightness keeps Senga from mound session
    Kodai Senga did not throw his scheduled bullpen session Monday because of triceps tightness.

    Advice: Senga isn’t being shut down; the Mets are still hoping to have him on the mound later this week. All of these little setbacks he’s having as he tries to return from a shoulder injury are very concerning, and it doesn’t really seem like he’s someone to count on at this point. Still, it’s not hopeless just yet. Rotoworld Today, 2:10 pm
  • Sent back to minors
    Atlanta optioned Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

    Advice: Elder allowed seven runs (six earned) over three innings in a loss to the Padres on Sunday in his last outing. With a bloated 6.46 ERA during his time in the majors, Elder will head back to Gwinnett as he looks to get back on track. Darius Vines has been recalled and is a candidate to take Elder's rotation spot. Rotowire.com Today, 1:59 pm
    Bryce ElderATL - SP
    L, 5-6 vs SD ; Bot 5, 3-0 vs SD
    New Player Note
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  • Bryce Elder sent to Triple-A following Sunday loss
    Braves optioned RHP Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett.

    Advice: Elder was roughed up by the Padres on Sunday, leaving him 1-2 with a 6.46 ERA in five starts for the Braves. Because of today’s doubleheader, the team is going to need six starters this week, making it a little surprising that Elder is going now. Still, the Braves valued having a fresh arm available tonight. Rotoworld Today, 1:50 pm
    Bryce ElderATL - SP
    L, 5-6 vs SD ; Bot 5, 3-0 vs SD
    New Player Note
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  • Dylan Cease tagged for five runs by Braves
    Dylan Cease lasted only four innings against the Braves in the first game of Monday’s doubleheader, giving up five runs in a no-decision.

    Advice: Cease came into this one having given up four runs, nine hits and three walks in three starts this month. Today, he allowed five runs, nine hits and three walks in four innings. He also surrendered his fourth and fifth homers of the year. Chalk it up to a bad day against a talented lineup. The Padres wound up letting him off the hook in the eighth, so he remains 5-3 with a 3.05 ERA. Rotoworld Today, 1:38 pm
  • Reynaldo López watches bullpen blow game in eighth
    Reynaldo López yielded two runs in 6 1/3 innings versus the Padres to take a no-decision in the first game of Monday’s doubleheader.

    Advice: López exited with a 5-1 lead in the seventh before one of his two inherited runners scored. That wasn’t bad, but then the Padres went on to score four runs off Joe Jiménez in the eighth to win the game. López still hasn’t allowed more than three runs in any start this season, but with the Braves not scoring like they did last year, his record stands at 2-1 after eight turns. Rotoworld Today, 1:38 pm
    Reynaldo LópezATL - SP,RP
    L, 5-6 vs SD ; Bot 5, 3-0 vs SD
    New Player Note