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  • Shane Baz takes loss to Rangers in 2024 debut
    Shane Baz took a loss after allowing three runs in six innings Friday against the Rangers in his 2024 debut.

    Advice: Baz allowed four singles and one double in the third, resulting in all three runs. He gave up just two additional hits and wound up with six strikeouts and one walk in the quality start. Unfortunately, quality starts aren’t enough for Rays pitchers this season, as the offense has proven incapable of scoring consistently. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:22 pm
     
  • Secures 14th save
    Munoz pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

    Advice: This was Munoz's first save since June 18 -- he blew a save June 24, which was his only opportunity over his last five appearances. The right-hander has seen the most high-leverage spots rather than being strictly confined to the ninth inning. He faced the 9-1-2 hitters Friday to earn his 14th save in 16 chances this year. Munoz has added a 1.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 43:14 K:BB across 35 innings while adding six holds. With Munoz's usage being more flexible, Ryne Stanek has forced his way into the closer conversation, though the Mariners' recent poor play hasn't led to many save chances for either reliever. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:13 pm
     
  • Andrés Muñoz nails down save against Blue Jays
    Andrés Muñoz didn’t allow a hit while picking up a save against the Blue Jays on Friday.

    Advice: Muñoz got all three outs on the ground. He hasn’t missed bats at the elite level he did the last two years, but he’s been effective regardless with a miniscule 1.56 ERA and 14 saves. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:13 pm
     
  • Loses despite quality start
    Baz (0-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and taking the loss against the Rangers.

    Advice: Making his first MLB appearance since July 10, 2022, Baz delivered a quality start on 92 pitches. He looked impressive outside of an ugly three-run third inning. His fastball averaged 96.2 mph and topped out at 99.1. Baz posted a 4.12 ERA with a 44:23 K:BB across 39.1 frames with Triple-A Durham prior to his promotion. The 25-year-old's spot in the rotation could be in question once Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is ready to return. As of now, Baz is in line to face the Yankees at home next week. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:17 pm
     
  • Managing groin tightness
    Torres exited Friday's game against the Red Sox due to right groin tightness.

    Advice: Torres suffered a similar injury to his right groin a few weeks ago, and he seems to have aggravated the issue while legging out an infield single during Friday's contest. The Yankees don't have any plans in place to take him in for imaging at the moment, which suggests the team doesn't believe his latest flareup is anything too severe. However, it remains possible the 27-year-old sits out Saturday's contest as a precaution. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:45 pm
    Gleyber TorresNYY - 2B
    L, 2-3 vs CIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Slated for flat-ground throwing
    Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Montgomery (knee) will begin throwing off flat ground Saturday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Lovullo noted that Montgomery is still dealing with a bit of inflammation in his right knee, but the team believes he'll be in good enough condition to throw. Assuming all goes well Saturday, the 31-year-old southpaw will likely be given the green light to begin throwing off a mound within the next several days. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:35 pm
     
  • Gleyber Torres leaves game with groin tightness
    Gleyber Torres was pulled from Friday’s contest against the Red Sox in the fourth inning due to right groin tightness.

    Advice: It’s the same injury that has been bothering Torres for a while now, but the Yankees announced that they don’t believe it’s severe enough to require imaging. If that’s the case, it seems unlikely that he’ll require a trip to the injured list. For now, he should be considered day-to-day, but a lot may depend on how he’s feeling when he wakes up on Saturday. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:29 pm
    Gleyber TorresNYY - 2B
    L, 2-3 vs CIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Montgomery set to throw off flat ground Saturday
    Jordan Montgomery (knee) is scheduled to throw off of flat ground on Saturday.

    Advice: Diamondbacks’ manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Friday that Montgomery is still dealing with some inflammation in his knee, but the expectation is that he’ll be good enough to resume throwing on Saturday. Depending on how Saturday’s session goes, the club may be able to give a timeline for when the 31-year-old southpaw may be able to return. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:03 pm
     
  • Exits with apparent injury
    Torres was removed from Friday's game versus Boston with an apparent leg injury, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

    Advice: Torres came up limping after beating out an infield single in the fourth inning, and he was immediately replaced on first base by Oswaldo Cabrera. Torres missed a few games in June due to a groin issue. The details of his latest injury will come once the Yankees are able to take a closer look at him. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 5:55 pm
    Gleyber TorresNYY - 2B
    L, 2-3 vs CIN
    New Player Note
    DTD