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  • Expected to be activated Tuesday
    Atlanta is expected to activate Minter (hip) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: While making his third rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Minter tossed a scoreless inning. Assuming his left hip is feeling fine coming out of the minor-league outing, he should join Atlanta for the start of their three-game series versus the Giants. Daysbel Hernandez was optioned to Gwinnett following Atlanta's 4-2 loss to the Pirates on Sunday, creating an opening in the bullpen for Minter. Rotowire.com Today, 2:42 pm
    A.J. MinterATL - RP
    L, 2-4 vs PIT
    New Player Note
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  • Braves option Daysbel Hernández to Triple-A
    Braves optioned RHP Daysbel Hernández to Triple-A Gwinnett.

    Advice: This likely makes room for A.J. Minter to return Tuesday. Hernández loses his spot despite having allowed just one unearned run in 8 2/3 innings this season. Rotoworld Today, 2:40 pm
     
  • Crochet records 11 strikeouts in no-decision
    Garrett Crochet allowed two runs in seven innings and got a no-decision against the Rockies on Sunday.



    Advice: Crochet gave up five hits, walked none and struck out 11. He was excellent once again. Both runs Crochet allowed came in the second inning when the Rockies scored on a balk and a sacrifice fly. Otherwise, he dominated with 11 strikeouts and now has a 3.02 ERA on the season. Crochet continues to make his case for the American League Cy Young award. In his last 11 starts, he has a 1.48 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 94 strikeouts in 66 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old left-hander is set to face the Marlins on the road next weekend.

    Rotoworld Today, 2:38 pm
    Garrett CrochetCWS - SP,RP
    L, 4-5 vs COL
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  • Optioned to Triple-A
    Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

    Advice: Hernandez was called up June 17, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings while striking out nine batters over six appearances out of Atlanta's bullpen. The right-hander will now head back to Gwinnett, but he'll certainly get another shot with the big-league club down the road this season. Rotowire.com Today, 2:37 pm
     
  • Sent to Triple-A
    The Rangers optioned Burke to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: The left-hander gave up three runs in his past two outings and will head to Triple-A in order to make room for infielder Jonathan Ornelas, who was called up Sunday. Burke has struggled to a 7.45 ERA and 11:6 K:BB in 10 outings for Texas this season. Rotowire.com Today, 2:18 pm
     
  • Picks up 16th save
    Jansen earned the save Sunday against San Diego, striking out one batter during a perfect ninth inning.

    Advice: Jansen was lights out Sunday, and he has now converted on 12 straight save chances. It was his seventh straight appearance without allowing a run. He's been fantastic as of late, with a 0.70 ERA over his last 12 appearances. The 36-year-old has converted on 16 of 17 save chances this season and will carry a 2.22 ERA and 1.02 WHIP into July. Rotowire.com Today, 2:06 pm
     
  • Jeff Hoffman grabs sixth save
    Jeff Hoffman struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday against the Marlins.

    Advice: Hoffman worked around a throwing error from Trea Turner to secure this save. While possibly the best Phillie reliever, José Alvarado has grabbed most of the saves. He pitched on Saturday opening the door for Hoffman. He and the rest of this stellar bullpen were instrumental in the team’s huge comeback victory. Rotoworld Today, 2:00 pm
     
  • Yonny Chirinos can’t get out of fifth inning
    Yonny Chirinos allowed three earned runs across 4 1/3 innings of work on Sunday. He struck out four, walked one, and the Phillies had nine hits.

    Advice: Given a large lead early, Chirinos could not get through this injury-ravaged Phillies lineup. They made lots of hard contact and ignited their huge comeback before he was chased from this game. Chirinos is unexciting filler in the Marlins’ decimated rotation. Rotoworld Today, 1:59 pm
     
  • Helsley tosses scoreless ninth for 30th save
    Ryan Helsley pitched a scoreless ninth inning and picked up the save against the Reds on Sunday.

    Advice: Hensley’s save was his 30th and he recorded two strikeouts in the process. His ERA is 2.61 on the season. Helsley’s well on his way to a 40-save season and anything beyond that would just be a monster year for fantasy. Rotoworld Today, 1:57 pm