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  • Hits IL with shoulder inflammation
    The Orioles placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

    Advice: Rodriguez showed no signs of being hindered by an injury in his last start against the Yankees on Monday, striking out three over 5.2 scoreless innings. However, the right-hander's shoulder is evidently bothering him enough that he will miss a least the next two weeks of action. John Means (forearm) was activated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move and will replaced Rodriguez on the 26-man active roster and in the rotation. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
    Grayson RodriguezBAL - SP
    3:35 pm vs NYY
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Logs first steal
    Estrada went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Red Sox.

    Advice: Estrada reached on an error and recorded his first steal of the year to get into scoring position, though he was left on base. Considering he logged a combined 44 steals over the previous two seasons, it's unusual that he's been less active on the basepaths. It doesn't help that he's batting just .229 with a .248 on-base percentage for the year, though those numbers improve to .291 and .316, respectively, over the last 16 games. Estrada is still seeing a starting role at second base despite the early struggles, while Tyler Fitzgerald remains in more of a bench role. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Won't opt out of MiLB deal
    Choi informed the Mets on Wednesday that he won't exercise the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Choi caught on with the Mets on a minor-league deal in February that contained an opt-out clause for May 1 if he wasn't promoted to the big-league roster by that time. The deadline has come and gone without Choi getting a call-up, but the 32-year-old is apparently comfortable enough with his outlook in the organization moving forward to stick around at Syracuse. Over 60 plate appearances with the Triple-A club this season, Choi has slashed .191/.333/.340 with a pair of home runs. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
     
  • Undergoing MRI on injured back
    Matz will undergo an MRI on his injured back Thursday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Matz attempted to pitch through a back issue during a loss to the Tigers on Tuesday, but he struggled and will now undergo testing. The Cardinals will wait until the results of the exam come in before deciding on a potential stint on the injured list for the left-hander. Of the potential candidates on the Cardinals' 40-man roster that could take Matz's rotation spot, Sem Robberse has pitched the best at Triple-A Memphis, sporting a 1.82 ERA and 29:6 K:BB over 29.2 innings. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago
    Steven MatzSTL - SP,RP
    10:10 am @DET
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Steven Matz (back) scheduled for MRI Thursday
    Steven Matz (back) is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.

    Advice: Matz attempted to pitch through a lower-back issue on Tuesday and it appears he may have pushed it too much. Cardinals manager Oli Marimol added that the 32-year-old isn’t feeling much better today, so an MRI makes sense and one could speculate a trip to the injured list is likely to happen. Matz has posted a 6.18 ERA through his first six starts which is on pace for his worst-career ERA in a 162-game season. Rotoworld 51 minutes ago
    Steven MatzSTL - SP,RP
    10:10 am @DET
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Shipped to Boston
    The Red Sox acquired Short from the Mets on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

    Advice: Short had been designated for assignment but has now found a new home. The utility infielder is out of minor-league options, so he will join the Red Sox's 26-man active roster. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
    Zack ShortBOS - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm vs SF
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Red Sox acquire Zack Short from Mets
    Red Sox acquired INF Zack Short from the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.

    Advice: Short was designated for assignment on Tuesday by the Mets, but it appears the Red Sox were interested in the 28-year-old infielder. He’ll add depth for the Red Sox infield, but he doesn’t hold much fantasy value given his dreadful offensive numbers (1-for-12) through the first month of the season. Rotoworld 59 minutes ago
    Zack ShortBOS - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm vs SF
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Sent down to Triple-A
    The Marlins optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Ramirez made a good first impression in his first-ever stint in the big leagues, tossing 3.1 relief innings for the Marlins. He should get another opportunity with the big club before long. Rotowire.com Today, 9:02 am
     
  • Recalled ahead of start
    The Marlins recalled Munoz from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Munoz will start Wednesday's game versus the Rockies in place of the injured Jesus Luzardo (elbow). The right-hander pitched well in a spot start last month in his major league debut, allowing two runs with seven strikeouts over five innings. Munoz has had a disastrous season at Jacksonville, however, holding an 8.62 ERA and 9:14 K:BB in 15.2 frames. He's not a recommended streaming option even in a favorable matchup. Rotowire.com Today, 8:59 am