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  • Begins assignment
    Frazier (thumb) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Thursday.

    Advice: Frazier has been on the injured list since June 24 due to a strained right thumb, but he's now been given the green light to test his thumb in a competitive environment. It's unclear how long the 32-year-old will remain in the minors, but a return before the All-Star break remains a possibility. Rotowire.com Today, 12:43 pm
    Adam FrazierKC - 2B,OF
    Top 1, 0-0 vs TB
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Smacks 14th homer
    Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.

    Advice: Reynolds took Andre Pallante deep on the first pitch of the fourth, providing the only run for the Pirates until the 10th inning. Reynolds has found his power stroke of late, with six of his 14 home runs this season coming over his last 18 games. He's carried a hot bat since the beginning of June, slashing .319/.372/.588 with seven homers and 18 RBI over his last 29 contests. Rotowire.com Today, 12:43 pm
     
  • Mike Trout has begun hitting off a tee
    Angels manager Ron Washington said that Mike Trout “has begun running on a treadmill and hitting off a tee.”

    Advice: It would be very impressive to do those at the same time, but we’ll assume Trout is separating those activities. Still, it’s nice to see the 32-year-old making progress in his return from knee surgery. It was reported that Trout was running on a treadmill back in May, but taking swings has been a new development. The veteran says he wants to return before the end of July, so he may begin a rehab stint after the All-Star break if he continues to progress. Of course, the Angels have absolutely no need to rush him back this season. Rotoworld Today, 12:33 pm
    Mike TroutLAA - OF
    L, 0-5 @OAK
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Bryan Reynolds swats solo homer in extra-inning loss
    Bryan Reynolds homered in an extra-inning loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

    Advice: Reynolds swatted a solo homer off Andre Pallante to tie the game at 1-1 in the fourth inning. The outfielder has homered 14 times while driving in 48 runs thus far in 2023. It was the only hit of the game for Reynolds, but his .273/.338/.466 slash is solid, and he was much better than that in June with a .330/.388/.504 slash in that month. Rotoworld Today, 12:32 pm
     
  • Thomson: Schwaber could return on Tuesday
    Phillies manager Rob Thomson said “it’s possible” that Kyle Schwarber (groin) could return on Tuesday when the Phillies begin their series against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Schwarber is already running at 90% on the field and has not yet been on the IL for a week, so he likely wouldn’t need any rehab assignment if he progresses quickly. There are a few days to go, but it sounds like we might get a minimum stay for Schwarber on the IL. Rotoworld Today, 12:23 pm
    Kyle SchwarberPHI - OF
    L, 2-10 @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Runs on treadmill
    Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Trout (knee) has started running on a treadmill, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: It's a big step in Trout's recovery as he works his way back from surgery on a torn meniscus in early May. He has also done some hitting on the field. Trout said this past weekend that he expected to return from the injured list by late July, although he certainly has some markers he needs to hit first before making that happen. Rotowire.com Today, 11:43 am
    Mike TroutLAA - OF
    L, 0-5 @OAK
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Claimed by Seattle
    The Mariners claimed Ellis off waivers from the Mets on Thursday.

    Advice: Ellis has bounced around from the White Sox to the Mets and now to the Mariners over the past two weeks. The speedy outfielder has been assigned to Triple-A Tacoma. Rotowire.com Today, 11:35 am
    Duke EllisSEA - OF
    W, 7-3 vs BAL
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Working out at 90 percent intensity
    Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Schwarber (groin) is going through drills at 90 percent intensity, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Meanwhile, Thomson pegged Bryce Harper (hamstring) and J.T. Realmuto (knee) at 70-to-75 percent as they go through drills. While it's possible all three players make it back prior to the All-Star break, Schwarber would appear to have the best shot to do so. He's coming back from a left groin strain. Rotowire.com Today, 9:45 am
    Kyle SchwarberPHI - OF
    L, 2-10 @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Gets aboard three times
    Profar went 2-for-4 with a walk, one stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

    Advice: Profar saw a 13-game hitting streak end Tuesday, but he bounced right back in Wednesday's win. The outfielder also logged his fifth steal of the season and his first since June 6. Overall, he's maintained an excellent .314/.407/.472 slash line with 11 home runs, 55 RBI, 48 runs scored and 15 doubles through 88 contests. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:23 pm