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  • Should work behind Suter on Tuesday
    Martinez is expected to operate as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind opener Brett Suter in Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Greg Kuffner of SI.com reports.

    Advice: Martinez looks poised to fill the open spot in the rotation that was created when Graham Ashcraft was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. Though he's previously made five starts this season, Martinez has been roughed up by opposing hitters to the tune of a .348/.378/.527 slash line across 25.2 innings. Martinez has been far more effective when working in relief (.141/.158/.239 opponent's slash line in 26.2 innings), so the Reds will keep him in the bullpen Tuesday with the hope of coaxing better results from him. The right-hander should be capable of offering plenty of length behind Suter, as he hasn't pitched since Friday, when he needed just 11 pitches to retire the side during an appearance against the Cubs. Rotowire.com Today, 8:42 am
     
  • Twins recall Varland for start against Rockies
    Twins recalled RHP Louie Valand from Triple-A St. Paul.

    Advice: Varland is making a spot start for the Twins against the Rockies to give their rotation an extra day off. The 26-year-old has shown the ability to miss bats at times, but he also registered a 9.38 ERA over his first four starts with Minnesota. He’s a high-risk, medium-reward option for Tuesday’s tilt against Colorado. Rotoworld Today, 8:42 am
    Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
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  • Twins option Diego Castillo to St. Paul
    Twins optioned RHP Diego Castillo to Triple-A St. Paul.

    Advice: Castillo is booted from the roster to make room for Louie Varland with Verland starting Tuesday against the Cardinals. The 30-year-old will likely be back in the coming weeks as a middle-relief option. Rotoworld Today, 8:39 am
     
  • Initiates throwing program
    Manager Bud Black said that Gilbreath (elbow/shoulder) is "progressing" after the southpaw resumed throwing June 3 at Coors Field, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: After undergoing Tommy John surgery March 14, 2023, Gilbreath received clearance to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment in late April, but he made just one appearance before being shut down after experiencing shoulder discomfort. He's finally starting to get ramped back up again after a nearly six-week shutdown period, but Gilbreath could still be another week or more away from heading back out on a rehab assignment. During his last healthy season in the majors in 2022, Gilbreath compiled a 4.19 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 43 innings out of the Colorado bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 8:30 am
     
  • Completes side session
    Senzatela (elbow) threw what he termed as a "touch-and-feel" bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Saturday, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The bullpen session represents Senzatela's first known mound work since he underwent Tommy John surgery last July. The Rockies haven't ruled out Senzatela from coming off the 60-day injured list and pitching for the big club at some point later in the season, though even if the remaining steps of his rehab program go smoothly, he may not have sufficient time to get fully ramped up for a starting role. Rotowire.com Today, 8:25 am
     
  • Shifting rehab to Triple-A
    Freeland (elbow) is scheduled to make his next rehab start Wednesday at Triple-A Albuquerque, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: After tossing two scoreless innings in his first rehab outing Saturday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Freeland will move up to the Rockies' top affiliate and will presumably push up his pitch count Wednesday. The veteran southpaw will likely require an additional rehab start or two after Wednesday's outing but should be on track to return from the 60-day injured list before the end of June. Rotowire.com Today, 7:32 am
     
  • Set for internal brace surgery
    Manoah won't require a traditional Tommy John surgery and is instead slated to undergo a hybrid internal brace procedure Monday to repair the sprained UCL in his right elbow, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Blue Jays manager John Schneider had previously disclosed Friday that Manoah would require a season-ending elbow surgery, but Davidi's report provides more specificity regarding the nature of the procedure. Renowned arm specialist Dr. Keith Meister is set to perform the procedure, which involves replacing the UCL and anchoring the new UCL to an internal brace suture. Though the internal brace procedure typically shortens the length of a pitcher's recovery compared to the 12-to-18-month timeline for Tommy John surgery, Davidi notes that Manoah is still expected to be on the shelf "well into next year." The significant arm injury further muddles Manoah's long-term outlook with the Blue Jays, which had already been somewhat murky following a disastrous 2023 campaign in which he posted a 5.87 ERA and 14.2 percent walk rate over 87.1 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 7:23 am
     
  • Unlikely to pitch again in 2024
    Brewers manager Pat Murphy said prior to Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays that Gasser (elbow) is unlikely to return from the injured list this season, Steve Megargee of the Associated Press reports. "[Wade] Miley, Gasser and [Brandon Woodruff], you're probably not going to see," Murphy said. "It would probably be safe to say those three are out for the year."

    Advice: Gasser was placed on the IL on June 5 with a left flexor strain, and though the rookie hasn't yet settled on a treatment plan for the injury, Murphy said that he's pessimistic Gasser will pitch again this season regardless of whether he undergoes surgery or opts for more extended rest and rehab. Since sustaining the injury coming out of his June 1 start against the White Sox, Gasser has sought two medical opinions on his elbow and is set to get another in the coming days when he meets with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas. According to Murphy, one of the doctors has recommended that Gasser undergo a reconstruction surgery for the elbow, but it's unclear if the second opinion Gasser received from Dr. Neal ElAttrache concurred with that assessment. The Brewers will likely provide an update on how Gasser plans to treat the injury after Dr. Meister gets a chance to evaluate his elbow. Rotowire.com Today, 6:47 am
     
  • Begins rehab assignment
    Bird (elbow) struck out two and allowed a solo home run in his first rehab appearance with the Rockies' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate on Monday.

    Advice: Bird has been shelved since mid-May with right elbow inflammation but is on the comeback trail. He'll likely move up to a higher affiliate eventually to continue his rehab assignment but should be ready to return from the 15-day injured list and take back a spot in the Colorado bullpen sooner rather than later. Rotowire.com Today, 6:13 am
    Jake BirdCOL - RP
    4:40 pm @MIN
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