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  • Designated for assignment
    The Athletics designated Newcomb for assignment Tuesday.

    Advice: Newcomb made just seven appearances last year for Oakland and it seems that it will be the same this year as well. After posting a 6.30 ERA across 10.0 innings in seven games for Oakland, the 31-year-old will be looking to be claimed elsewhere. In a corresponding move, Tyler Ferguson was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
     
  • Nearing bullpen session
    Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Tuesday that Bednar (oblique) has progressed to throwing from 120 feet and should soon resume mound work, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: The right-hander was briefly shut down from throwing after he landed on the injured list June 23 with an oblique strain, Bednar will be eligible to be reinstated to the active roster soon but could spend more than the 15-day minimum on the shelf since he's yet to get back on the mound. However, he doesn't appear to be in for a lengthy absence and may be able to rejoin the Pirates before the All-Star break. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
    David BednarPIT - RP
    3:40 pm vs STL
    New Player Note
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  • Kyle Harrison (ankle) throwing bullpen on Tuesday
    Kyle Harrison (ankle) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

    Advice: Harrison isn’t expected to require a minor league rehab assignment before returning to San Francisco’s starting rotation mix after suffering a right ankle sprain back in mid-June. It sounds like he could be back prior to the All-Star break, but that isn’t a lock. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Robbie Ray (elbow) to make rehab start Thursday
    Robbie Ray (elbow) will make a minor league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Sacramento.

    Advice: Ray is progressing towards a midseason return to San Francisco’s starting rotation mix as he completes his rehabilitation from last year’s Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old southpaw is still capable of missing bats at a high level and is worthy of a speculative stash for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
     
  • Recalled from Triple-A
    The Athletics recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

    Advice: Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on the final day of May after posting a 4.50 ERA over ten innings for Oakland. In Las Vegas, the 30-year-old tallied a 3.49 ERA across 28.1 innings. As part of a corresponding move Tuesday, Sean Newcomb was designated for assignment. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago
     
  • Set to throw off a slope
    Stratton (triceps) is expected to throw off a slope in the coming days, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Tuesday.

    Advice: Stratton has been limited to throwing on flat ground since hitting the IL on June 14, but he's feeling good enough to toss off a slope. It's unclear if he'll require a rehab assignment, Stratton still has several checkpoints to complete before being reinstated. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Casey Mize heading to IL with hamstring strain
    Casey Mize (hamstring) will require a trip to the injured list.

    Advice: Mize will officially land on the injured list at some point this week due to a left hamstring strain. No word yet on the severity of the issue, but the 27-year-old righty figures to be shelved until after the All-Star break. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
     
  • Timeline pushed back
    Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that the club will wait to send Gray (elbow) for an MRI until around the All-Star break, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: The right-hander experienced elbow discomfort and more fatigue than normal during his rehab start with Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, and it appears he'll be shut down from throwing for at least the next couple weeks. Gray was in the latter stages of the rehab assignment and was soon expected to rejoin the Nationals, so it's a big blow for both him and the rotation. Depending on when he's actually sent for imaging, Gray shouldn't be expected back until at least sometime in August. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
    Josiah GrayWSH - SP
    3:45 pm vs NYM
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Jack Flaherty not starting Wednesday vs. Twins
    Jack Flaherty will not make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the Twins due to an ongoing back issue.

    Advice: Flaherty remained back in Los Angeles following last Thursday’s lackluster start against the Angels where he allowed five runs over 5 2/3 innings to receive a pain-reducing injection in his back. The 28-year-old righty, who has been excellent this season in his Detroit debut, is expected to take the ball next week against the Twins. It doesn’t sound like he’ll require a trip to the injured list, but back issues can be complicated matters and could certainly impact his on-field performance moving forward. Rotoworld 25 minutes ago