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  • Nick Burdi (hip) set to face hitters on Sunday
    Nick Burdi (hip) is scheduled to face hitters on Sunday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: Burdi has been out since late May recovering from right hip inflammation. It seems likely he’ll be ready to return at some point after the All-Star break. Rotoworld Today, 10:17 am
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  • D-backs option Brandon Hughes to Triple-A
    Diamondbacks optioned LHP Brandon Hughes to Triple-A Reno.

    Advice: Hughes holds an astronomical 10.29 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 18/7 K/BB ratio across 14 innings (12 appearances) this season in the big leagues. He’s headed back to the minors this weekend to make room for Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen to return from the injured list. Rotoworld Today, 10:10 am
     
  • Sent back to Reno
    The Diamondbacks optioned Hughes to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

    Advice: Hughes owns a 2.00 ERA through 27 frames at Triple-A, but he's allowed four earned runs in 3.1 innings since joining the Diamondbacks' bullpen Sunday. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A to make room for Zac Gallen (hamstring), who was reinstated from the IL in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 10:02 am
     
  • Optioned to Columbus
    The Guardians optioned McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

    Advice: After being recalled by the big club Thursday, McCaughan pitched four innings against the Royals on Friday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out one. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for right-hander Eli Morgan (elbow), who was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 9:50 am
     
  • Guardians option Darren McCaughan to Triple-A
    Guardians optioned RHP Darren McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus.

    Advice: McCaughan was up for just a couple days as extra relief depth for Cleveland before getting Eli Morgan back from the injured list. Rotoworld Today, 9:42 am
     
  • Guardians add Darren McCaughan to bullpen mix
    Guardians recalled RHP Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus.

    Advice: McCaughan augments Cleveland’s relief depth heading into Thursday’s contest against the division-rival Royals. The 28-year-old righty has made only one relief appearance this season for the Guardians since being acquired back in early May from the Marlins. Rotoworld Thursday, 2:42 pm
     
  • Back in majors
    The Guardians recalled McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

    Advice: McCaughan was dispatched back to Triple-A on Monday after appearing in one game for the Guardians. He'll now return to the majors to replace Xzavion Curry, who was optioned to Columbus in a corresponding move. McCaughan has allowed 10 earned runs in 6.2 MLB innings between Cleveland and Miami, and he'll almost certainly be limited to low-leverage opportunities during his stint in the bigs. Rotowire.com Thursday, 1:51 pm
     
  • Completes 15-pitch side session
    Hendriks (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday consisting of about 15 fastballs, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Hendriks was back on the mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August and was upbeat following the workout. The veteran reliever believes he can make it back from the 60-day injured list by the end of August, but he's not far along enough in the rehab process yet for the Red Sox to put a definitive target date on his return. The Red Sox signed Hendriks to a two-year deal in February with the understanding that anything the right-hander gave the club in 2024 would be a bonus, so the team likely doesn't have any visions of the three-time All-Star supplanting Kenley Jansen as the team's closer when he eventually returns. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 3:03 pm
     
  • Liam Hendriks (elbow) throws fastballs off mound
    Liam Hendriks threw 15 fastballs Wednesday in his first mound session since elbow surgery last August.

    Advice: He’s not busting out the slider just yet. “I’m the only guy in here throwing fastballs.” he said afterwards. Hendriks is hoping to convince the Red Sox to let him aim for an August return, though that’s still up in the air. Rotoworld Wednesday, 12:58 pm