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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ranges released RHP Derek Lowe.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowe cleared waivers and was granted his unconditional release. The 39-year-old right-hander posted a 9.00 ERA in 13 innings with the Rangers and will look to continue his career elsewhere rather than accept an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock.
Wed, May 22
- Derek Lowe has cleared waivers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowe will now either accept an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock or opt to become a free agent. The 39-year-old righty posted a 9.00 ERA in 13 innings with Texas.
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Mon, May 20
- Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Monday's starter, Josh Lindblom. Lowe has struggled in a mop-up role this season, posting an ugly 9.00 ERA in 13 innings. The Rangers are paying him $1.25 million in 2013.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Orioles optioned RHP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta was called up from the minors over the weekend, but didn't make an appearance with the club. He's slated to pitch as a starter in Triple-A. Kevin Gausman will replace him on the active roster.
Sat, May 18
- Orioles recalled RHP Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta was scheduled to start for the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, but will instead be called up as a reliever for Saturday's game. It's possible Arrieta could make a spot start next week for Freddy Garca or Miguel Gonzalez. The 27-year-old has a 6.63 ERA over 12 innings (four starts) at the major league level this season.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Carlos Zambrano allowed one (unearned) run over four innings Thursday at extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zambrano was also good in his first extended spring training start last week, striking out five batters over two scoreless innings. He yielded four hits and a walk on Thursday while fanning four. The right-hander could be an option for the Phils sooner than expected.
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Sat, May 18
- Carlos Zambrano threw two scoreless innings and had five strikeouts Saturday in extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Phillies' current plan calls for Zambrano to pitch in another extended spring game next week before possibly sending him to a minor league affiliate. He was able to throw 44 pitches Saturday and will continue to be stretched out as a starter. Zambrano will be an option for the Phillies' rotation at some point this season.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is "close" to rejoining the bullpen.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jepsen, who has been out since mid-April with a triceps ailment, will make a third rehab appearance this week, but it sounds like it could be his final one. He'll return to middle relief for the Halos.
More: Angels.mlb.com
Sat, May 18
- Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jepsen has been sidelined since April 12 with a strained right shoulder, but resumed throwing from a mound last weekend and hasn't had any setbacks. He remains on track to return from the DL sometime later this month.
More: Los Angeles Daily News
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Joba Chamberlain (oblique) is scheduled to throw two inning Saturday in extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chamberlain pitched a scoreless inning for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre over a week ago, but the Yankees didn't think he was ready yet. However, if all goes well, there's a chance he could be activated late next week. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since April 27 with a strained oblique.
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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Christian Garcia (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend with Double-A Harrisburg.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia has been shut down since the early part of spring training with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm, but he's ready to return to game action. The Nationals were planning to stretch him out as a starter prior to the injury, but he'll pitch in relief for the time being.
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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Orioles designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Kevin Gausman on the 40-man roster. Burnett made two appearances with the Orioles earlier this month and owns a 1.86 ERA and 8/1 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings in Triple-A. He could draw interest on waivers.
Sat, May 18
- Orioles optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Burnett lasted just three days on the Orioles' roster. He'll return to a 1.50 ERA in the minors.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Indians recalled LHP Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Barnes has an ugly 5.74 ERA and 19/8 K/BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The left-hander will serve as a middle reliever for the Indians.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Royals optioned RHP Kelvin Herrera to Triple-A Omaha.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It wasn't too long ago that Herrera was threatening Greg Holland for the closer role, but he has struggled to keep the ball in the ballpark this season, surrendering eight home runs in just 20 1/3 innings. He'll attempt to straighten things out in the minors.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Phillies recalled RHP Michael Stutes from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stutes has a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25/11 K/BB ratio in 27 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The right-hander should do fine in a middle relief role for Philly.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll replace Kelvin Herrera on the active roster. Coleman, 27, had an excellent 1.03 ERA and 30/9 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season and could work his way into the late innings.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Fernando Salas received a shot Thursday to help the inflammation in his right shoulder.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Salas doesn't have any structural damage, but the Cardinals will shut him down for a while and hope the shot helps to speed his recovery along. There's no timetable for his return.
More: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wed, May 22
- Cardinals placed RHP Fernando Salas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with right shoulder irritation.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but the move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Tyler Lyons. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez could see an increased role during Salas' absence.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Mike Adams (back) is scheduled to make an appearance in a minor league rehab game Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That means that he won't return to the Phillies' bullpen until Tuesday night, at the earliest. Adams has been sidelined since May 11 with a right back strain.
More: Philadelphia Daily News
Wed, May 22
- Mike Adams (back) threw a bullpen session Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams landed on the disabled list earlier this week with a back strain, but reported feeling good and will throw again on Friday. The veteran right-hander thinks he could be ready to return Sunday, but the Phillies may give him some more time.
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Mon, May 20
- Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May.
Sun, May 19
- Mike Adams could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't feel significant improvement with his back by Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Phillies will need to make a roster move that day for fifth starter Tyler Cloyd. Adams hasn't pitched since May 10, so the Phils could backdate a DL move and possibly get him back on May 26.
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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Marlins released RHP Jon Rauch.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rauch was designated for assignment by the Fish earlier this week after posting a 7.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over his first 16 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old right-hander will presumably look to latch on with a new organization.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Brett Myers (elbow) will make at least one more rehab start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Myers' velocity was down on Wednesday in his second rehab outing with Double-A Akron, and he walked four while allowing three runs over 4 1/3 frames. Assuming his velocity comes back up the next time out, he could rejoin the Indians' rotation after that.
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Mon, May 20
- Brett Myers (elbow) will make his second minor league rehab start on Wednesday at Double-A Akron.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Myers threw 33 pitches last week in his first rehab start and will probably try to top 50 pitches on Wednesday. He'll make at least one more start in the minors after that before being considered for activation. The right-hander is attempting to pitch through a UCL tear.
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