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  • Back in lineup Friday
    Toro (shoudler) is starting at third base and hitting in the leadoff spot for Friday's series opener against the Twins.

    Advice: Shoulder soreness kept Toro out of the starting lineup for the Athletics' last three games, though he did pinch hit in the seventh inning of Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. On the season, Toro is slashing .259/.300/.387 with 15 doubles, six home runs and 24 RBI over 291 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
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  • Starting Saturday
    Gray will start Saturday's game against the Royals, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Gray was scheduled to throw Monday at Milwaukee on seven days rest, but he'll have his start bumped up to Saturday to give Max Scherzer (thumb/back) extra rest. Gray had surrendered two or fewer runs 12 consecutive starts before being rocked for nine runs in three innings against the Mets on Monday. He yielded two runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts across seven innings in a start against the Royals on May 5. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Justin Verlander (neck) has yet to resume throwing
    Astros’ manager Joe Espada told reporters on Friday that right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) has yet to resume throwing.

    Advice: There had been hope that he would resume throwing earlier in the week, but it’s taking much longer than expected for his neck discomfort to dissipate. At this point, there’s no clear timetable for when the 41-year-old hurler will be able to rejoin the Astros’ rotation. Rotoworld 10 minutes ago
     
  • Scheduled for bullpen session
    Santos (lat) is set to throw a live bullpen session in Miami on Saturday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Santos continues to ramp up his activity level as he recovers from a right lat strain that he's been dealing with since February. Saturday's session will mark the first time Santos will face live batters, and he's inching closer towards a rehab assignment, barring any setbacks. Santos appeared in 60 games with the White Sox last season, posting a 3.39 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 66:17 K:BB over 66.1 frames. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Return pushed back
    Scherzer (back/thumb) won't start Saturday's game against the Royals, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Scherzer was initially reported to make his season debut Saturday after recovering from offseason back surgery and dealing with thumb and forearm injuries more recently. Instead, Bruce Bochy will hand the ball to Jon Gray on Saturday, with starters for Sunday's series finale against Kansas City and Monday's series opener against Milwaukee to be determined. Scherzer and Dane Dunning figure to fill the two starting slots, though it's unclear in what order. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Rob Refsnyder sits due to knee soreness on Friday
    Red Sox’ manager Alex Cora told reporters on Friday that Rob Refsnyder has been battling soreness in his right knee.

    Advice: When Cora was asked if he thought the injury was anything serious, he said “I don’t believe so”. It doesn’t sound like the 33-year-old outfielder will require a trip to the injured list, but it may be a couple of days before he’s ready to return to any sort of game action. Rotoworld 12 minutes ago
     
  • Gregory Santos will throw live bullpen Saturday
    Gregory Santos (lat) is set to throw a live bullpen session in Miami on Saturday.

    Advice: The 24-year-old right-hander continues to work his way back from a right lat strain that has shelved him since spring training. Provided he avoids any setbacks, he’s expected to be an option to rejoin the Mariners at some point in July. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Called up by A's
    The Athletics recalled Bido from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

    Advice: Bido will join the big-league roster for the second time this season, taking the place of Vinny Nittoli, who was DFA'd in a corresponding move. Bido made a spot start in his only MLB appearance this season, yielding four runs across 2.2 innings before being removed with a blister. However, Bido will likely operate out of the bullpen during this stint with Oakland. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago
     
  • DFA'd by Oakland
    The Athletics designated Nittoli for assignment Friday.

    Advice: The move corresponds with Oakland recalling right-hander Osvaldo Bido from Triple-A Las Vegas. After joining the Athletics on a minor-league deal in October, Nittoli was promoted to the big club June 4. In his seven major-league appearances this season, Nittoli has allowed two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five over eight frames. Given his solid play with the Athletics, the 33-year-old right-hander could garner interest on the waiver wire from teams looking to add to its bullpen. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago