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  • DFA'd by Houston
    The Astros designated Bielak for assignment Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The move comes with Houston reinstating right-hander Cristian Javier (neck) off the 15-day IL. Bielak made the Opening Day roster due to multiple injuries to the Astros' pitching staff. He's appeared in 10 games out of the bullpen, posting a 5.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 17.1 innings. Bielak is out of minor-league options, but he could draw interest from teams looking for right-handed depth in the bullpen. Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago
     
  • Astros designate Brandon Bielak for assignment
    Astros designated RHP Brandon Bielak for assignment.

    Advice: No real surprise here as Bielak doesn’t really seem to have a role with the Astros moving forward besides pitching in mop-up situations. The 28-year-old righty has made 10 relief appearances this season in the big leagues and holds a serviceable career 4.65 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 155/85 K/BB ratio across 191 2/3 innings (70 appearances, 21 starts) since 2020. Rotoworld 58 minutes ago
     
  • Designated for assignment
    Contreras was designated for assignment Saturday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Contreras was out of minor-league options and had a 5.05 FIP and 1.65 WHIP in 12 appearances out of the big-league bullpen, so he was deemed expendable. At the peak of his fantasy value in 2021, Contreras sat 95-97 mph with his fastball as a starting pitcher, but he has averaged under 95 mph in back-to-back seasons, even while working in shorter stints out of the bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 11:07 am
     
  • Garrett Whitlock to make rehab start Wednesday
    Garrett Whitlock (oblique) will make a minor league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Worcester.

    Advice: Whitlock landed on the injured list back in mid-April with a left oblique issue and should be ready to return to Boston’s starting rotation mix prior to the end of May. Rotoworld Today, 10:25 am
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  • Starting rehab assignment Wednesday
    Whitlock (oblique) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Whitlock was placed on the 15-day IL on April 17 after sustaining a left oblique strain April 16 against the Guardians. Before landing on the IL, Whitlock was 1-0 over four starts with a 1.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB over 18.1 innings. How he fares during and after his rehab start Wednesday will determine whether the 27-year-old right-hander will require more than one outing. Rotowire.com Today, 10:18 am
    Garrett WhitlockBOS - SP,RP
    1:10 pm vs WSH
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Reporting to High-A Dayton
    Williamson (shoulder) will report to High-A Dayton next week, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The move to Dayton suggests Williamson is nearing a rehab assignment. The Reds are targeting the end of May for his return. Rotowire.com Today, 9:08 am
     
  • Builds up to 45 pitches
    Cavalli (elbow) threw 45 pitches over the equivalent of 2.2 innings in a live bullpen session Friday at the Nationals' spring training complex at West Palm Beach, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: The Nationals are being deliberate with the 25-year-old's recovery from March 2023 Tommy John surgery, but Cavalli is in the home stretch. The team hasn't indicated when he might begin a rehab assignment, but he could join the big-league rotation in late June or early July. Rotowire.com Today, 8:21 am
     
  • Not yet throwing breaking balls
    Gray threw 35 pitches Friday in a bullpen session at Fenway Park, all fastballs, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: The right-hander has been sidelined since April 4 due to a flexor strain in his elbow. Gray is slowly building up in bullpen sessions, and the Nationals haven't indicated yet when he might begin a rehab assignment, but he'll need to start ramping things up quickly if he's going to return to the big-league rotation before the end of May. Rotowire.com Today, 8:16 am
     
  • Pirates designate Roansy Contreras for assignment
    Pirates designated RHP Roansy Contreras for assignment.

    Advice: Contreras has been jettisoned from Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster for free up a spot for top prospect Paul Skenes. The 24-year-old former starter holds a pedestrian 4.41 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 16/8 K/BB ratio across 16 1/3 innings (12 appearances) this season in a relief role. Rotoworld Today, 7:44 am