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  • Nathan Eovaldi starting Tuesday against D-backs
    Rangers activated RHP Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Eovaldi will take the ball on Tuesday evening against the Diamondbacks following a three-week stint on the injured list recovering from a right groin strain. The 34-year-old veteran right-hander has remained a rock-solid mid-rotation stabilizer for fantasy managers this season, when healthy, with a sparkling 2.61 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 44/19 K/BB ratio across 41 1/3 innings (seven starts). Rotoworld Today, 2:15 pm
     
  • Sent to Triple-A
    Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning Newsreports.

    Advice: Rodriguez has a 6.88 ERA in 12 outings this season and hasn't pitched in nearly a week, and he'll now make his way to the minors. He'll serve as organizational depth with Triple-A Round Rock. Rotowire.com Today, 2:14 pm
     
  • Top prospect Wyatt Langford returns Tuesday
    Rangers activated OF Wyatt Langford from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: Langford will make his highly-anticipated return for Tuesday’s showdown against Arizona on the heels of a three-week absence recovering from a right hamstring strain. The 22-year-old top prospect hasn’t exactly set the fantasy landscape ablaze following a sizzling-hot spring training performance, batting .224/.295/.293 with one homer, 11 RBI and one steal in 129 plate appearances over 31 contests. Given his immense raw talent, it certainly feels like only a matter of time before he heats up. Rotoworld Today, 2:13 pm
     
  • Slumping Evan Carter hits IL with back tightness
    Rangers placed OF Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness.

    Advice: Carter will ostensibly swap places with fellow top prospect Wyatt Langford as he’ll get some extra time off in an effort to reset mentally after batting just .165 (15-for-91) with three homers and one steal over his last 30 contests. The 21-year-old top prospect hits the shelf in the midst of an 0-for-20 hitless streak at the dish dating back to May 10. It’s far too early to be concerned long-term with Carter, but this season has certainly been an unexpected speed bump following last year’s stellar late-season debut and playoff performance. Rotoworld Today, 2:12 pm
    Evan CarterTEX - LF,RF
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  • Rangers option Yerry Rodriguez to Triple-A
    Rangers optioned RHP Yerry Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock.

    Advice: Rodriguez has been shipped back to the minors to free up an active roster spot for Nathan Eovaldi to take the ball for Tuesday’s showdown against Arizona. Rotoworld Today, 2:11 pm
     
  • Headed to injured list
    The Rangers will place Carter (undisclosed) on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Carter has missed some time this month with a back issue, although it's unclear whether that's the injury that's sending him to the IL. The young outfielder is hitless over his last nine contests and has struggled mightily so far this season, slashing just .188/.272/.361. It's not clear how long Carter might be sidelined. Rotowire.com Today, 1:59 pm
    Evan CarterTEX - LF,RF
    5:05 pm vs AZ
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Throwing off mound
    Scherzer (back/arm) will throw a "full" bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Scherzer will throw off a mound for the first time since being shut down in early May, an encouraging sign for the 38-year-old, who's rehabbing a nerve problem in his throwing arm and an offseason back surgery. Prior to the setback, Scherzer threw 52 pitches April 25 in a rehab start at Triple-A Round Rock. Rotowire.com Today, 1:57 pm
     
  • Rehab assignment on tap
    Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Tuesday that a decision on where Gallegos (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment will be made Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The right-hander threw a live bullpen session over the weekend and had another bullpen session Tuesday, clearing him to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Gallegos landed on the shelf with a pinched nerve in his shoulder in early May, and he should be able to rejoin the Cardinals after a short stay in the minor leagues. Rotowire.com Today, 1:56 pm
     
  • Max Scherzer (thumb) throwing bullpen Wednesday
    Max Scherzer (thumb) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.

    Advice: There’s a bit of lingering uncertainty regarding Scherzer’s potential return timeline after he was abruptly pulled off a minor league rehab assignment earlier this month to address a nerve issue leading to issues with his right thumb. The hope is that the 39-year-old veteran righty will be ready for rehab starts at some point in June. There is no official timetable for his return at this juncture. Rotoworld Today, 1:55 pm