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  • 7-1-0 1st Place
    • DFA'd by Dodgers
      The Dodgers designated Hernandez for assignment Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

      Advice: Hernandez will be pushed off the Dodgers' roster in order to make room for Evan Phillips (hamstring), who was reinstated from the IL in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old Hernandez struggled heavily upon joining the big-league club May 15, allowing nine earned runs in just 9.2 innings of work. Despite his problems in the majors, other teams may be willing to take a chance on him based on his 2.83 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in Triple-A. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
       
    • Making another rehab start
      Boyle (back) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Boyle built up to 43 pitches during his previous rehab start Wednesday, and he'll officially remain in the minors for at least one more start as he continues to build toward a starter's workload. The 24-year-old right-hander gave up four runs without recording an out during his first Triple-A outing May 23, but he bounced back with 2.1 scoreless frames in his second appearance while striking out three batters and walking two. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
       
    • Goes 4.2 innings vs. Cubs
      Ashcraft didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.

      Advice: It's the fifth straight start that Ashcraft's failed to record an out in the sixth inning -- he's allowed at least three runs in each of those outings. The 26-year-old right-hander is 4-3 on the year with a 4.76 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 47:21 K:BB across 11 starts (58.2 innings). The Reds will look for more length out of Ashcraft in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week in Colorado. Rotowire.com Today, 3:16 pm
       
    • Recalled from Triple-A
      The Diamondbacks recalled Cecconi from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

      Advice: With Zac Gallen (hamstring) headed for the 15-day injured list, Cecconi will come up from the minors in order to fill the open spot in Arizona's rotation. The 24-year-old righty has been inconsistent in the majors this season, giving up two runs or less three times but also allowing six earned runs during his other three outings. He threw seven shutout innings while striking out nine batters during his most recent start in the minors, but he remains an extremely risky fantasy option. Rotowire.com Today, 3:10 pm
       
    • Diamondbacks recall Slade Cecconi on Friday
      Diamondbacks recalled RHP Slade Cecconi from Triple-A Reno.

      Advice: He’ll replace the injured Zac Gallen (hamstring) on the team’s active roster. It’s unclear if the Diamondbacks plan to have Cecconi take Gallen’s spot in the rotation, or if he’s just there to provide depth and length in the bullpen for a few days while they sort out their rotation plans. Either way, he can be avoided for fantasy purposes. Rotoworld Today, 3:05 pm
       
    • Graham Ashcraft pulled in fifth versus Cubs
      Graham Ashcraft yielded three runs in 4 2/3 innings Friday in his start versus the Cubs.

      Advice: Ashcraft’s velocity was down again today. He’s averaged 96 mph with his cutter in some of his starts this season, but he came in at 95.3 and 94.8 mph in his previous two starts and 94.1 mph today. His ERA has climbed from 3.63 to 4.76 over his last five outings, so the Reds could turn to Nick Martinez in his spot or give Carson Spiers a shot. Rotoworld Today, 2:40 pm
       
    • Set to miss 6-to-8 weeks
      Fujinami, who was placed on the 15-day injured list May 13 with a right shoulder strain, is expected to be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Fujinami was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after struggling in spring training. Those struggles continued across his nine minor-league games, as he registered a 14.09 ERA and 3.33 WHIP across 7.2 innings before landing on the IL. The good news for Fujinami is that he isn't expected to need surgery, but the 30-year-old right-hander will be out of action until mid-to-late July. Rotowire.com Today, 2:37 pm
       
    • Luis Garcia throws inning in simulated game
      Luis Garcia (elbow) threw 20 pitches over one inning in a simulated game on Friday without any issues.

      Advice: Garcia faced Grae Kessinger during his simulated frame. The 27-year-old right-hander continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery and is on track to be an option for the Astros’ rotation at some point around the All-Star break. Rotoworld Today, 1:57 pm
      Luis GarciaHOU - SP
      5:10 pm vs MIN
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    • Tosses simulated inning
      Garcia (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a simulated inning Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

      Advice: Garcia faced live batters during the outing and didn't appear to suffer any discomfort or setbacks Friday while he rehabs from Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old has been throwing small bullpen sessions for over a month and will need a rehab assignment prior to being cleared. Rotowire.com Today, 1:55 pm
      Luis GarciaHOU - SP
      5:10 pm vs MIN
      New Player Note
      IL60