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Fri, May 24Recent News
- Josh Tomlin (Tommy John surgery) could return near the end of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tomlin went under the knife last August. At this point in his rehab, it's hard to predict if a 2013 return is in the cards. Tomlin has said he'd rather be 100 percent for 2014 rather than making a premature late-season return this year. The right-hander posted a 6.36 ERA in 16 starts and five relief appearances with the Indians last season.
More: SportsXchange
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Rick Porcello was chased by the Twins for five runs on 10 hits over five innings Thursday, but escaped with a no-decision when Detroit mounted a late comeback.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out two and walked one. Porcello was 0-2 with an 11.08 ERA on April 20 before a solid four-game stretch lowered his earned run average to 5.92. It's back up to 6.28, courtesy of the toothless Minnesota offense. Gamble on Porcello at your own risk Tuesday, when he has a date against the Pirates.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Scott Diamond surrendered three runs on nine hits and a walk over 5 2/3 frames in a no-decision loss Thursday to the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out five. Diamond allowed a two-run homer to Miguel Cabrera and spent the rest of the evening dancing out of self-inflicted danger. Diamond was 3-2 with a 3.03 on May 7. Over his last three starts, he's allowed 15 earned runs and five homers over 15 2/3 innings. Diamond's control is almost as worrisome as the baseballs he's watched fly into the stands. Usually a southpaw with plus command, Diamond has walked seven and struck out just six in his last three outings.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ivan Nova (triceps) could be activated from the disabled list early next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Yankees manager Joe Girardi was vague about a possible timeline for Nova when asked Wednesday, but general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that he is the closest to returning among the team's injured players. However, it isn't clear whether he'll do so as a member of the starting rotation.
More: ESPN New York
Wed, May 22
- There is no timetable for when Ivan Nova (triceps) will be activated from the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nova's triceps doesn't appear to be an issue anymore, but the Yankees don't seem eager to add him to the roster. The righty has already appeared in multiple extended spring games and, according to manager Joe Girardi, "felt good" during a bullpen session Wednesday. "We'll make sure he feels OK and we'll go from there," Girardi said. With Andy Pettitte (trapezius muscle) likely to return soon, Nova might wind up being optioned to Triple-A or being used as a long man.
More: The LoHud Yankees Blog
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Making his major league debut, Kevin Gausman yielded four runs in five innings Thursday in a loss to the Blue Jays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out five and walked two in the loss. Gausman started out with three scoreless frames, but the Blue Jays got to him for two runs in the fourth and two more in his final inning of work. The 22-year-old right-hander showed flashes of brilliance at times, topping out at 99 mph on his fastball and mixing in a nasty changeup. With improved command, he has the chance to be a dominant starter for a long time. He's worth considering in mixed leagues next week against a struggling Nationals' lineup.
Tue, May 21
- Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Orioles will call up Kevin Gausman to make his major league debut on Thursday against the Blue Jays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The report has been confirmed by multiple outlets. Manager Buck Showalter previously indicated that it would be either T.J. McFarland or Jake Arrieta that would start on Thursday, but apparently that won't be the case. The No. 4 overall pick in last year's draft, Gausman has been dominant in eight starts at Double-A Bowie this season, posting a 3.11 ERA and 49/5 K/BB ratio over 46 1/3 innings. He's worth scooping up in all fantasy formats.
More: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
Thu, May 23
- Tim Stauffer pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief Wednesday, allowing one run and striking out seven Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tonight's showing should get Stauffer back into the Padres rotation, so give him a look in NL-only leagues. There are still questions about his arm, but he a pretty effective starter in 2011.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Brett Myers (elbow) will make at least one more rehab start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Myers' velocity was down on Wednesday in his second rehab outing with Double-A Akron, and he walked four while allowing three runs over 4 1/3 frames. Assuming his velocity comes back up the next time out, he could rejoin the Indians' rotation after that.
More: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Brett Myers (elbow) will make his second minor league rehab start on Wednesday at Double-A Akron.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Myers threw 33 pitches last week in his first rehab start and will probably try to top 50 pitches on Wednesday. He'll make at least one more start in the minors after that before being considered for activation. The right-hander is attempting to pitch through a UCL tear.
More: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Mike Puma of the New York Post was told by a high-ranking team official that prospect right-hander Zack Wheeler is expected make 2-3 more starts with Triple-A Las Vegas before joining the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That would place his major league debut somewhere around June 6 or 11, which would leave the Mets safe from any concerns about eventual Super Two status. Wheeler returned to action Wednesday after a recent collarbone issue and allowed three runs in five innings. The 22-year-old has a 3.99 ERA and 49/20 K/BB ratio in 48 1/3 innings across eight starts this season. He's worth stashing in deeper mixed leagues at this point.
More: New York Post
Wed, May 22
- Zack Wheeler allowed three runs in five innings Wednesday for Triple-A Las Vegas in his return to action.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cleared of his recent clavicle issue, it was his first start since May 11. Wheeler threw a total of 67 pitches and allowed five hits and two walks while striking out two. He also hit a batter. Given the long layoff, the results shouldn't be taken too critically. Still, the Mets want to see another solid string of starts before he is called up to the majors. We're still guessing he'll be up in mid-June.
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Thu, May 23
- Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs over four innings in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jimenez had been on a bit of a roll before Wednesday, having not allowed more than two runs in any of his previous four starts. But the Tigers got to Jimenez for seven hits and three walks in his shortest outing since April 16. His next start will come Monday against the Reds.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Brandon Morrow yielded six runs in seven innings Thursday against the Orioles, but still managed to pick up a victory.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrow was touched up for 10 hits, including three home runs, so he was hardly deserving of the victory. Fortunately for him, the Toronto offense kept piling on against the Orioles. He struck out five and walked one in the win and now owns a disappointing 5.50 ERA through nine starts this season. Things can only get better, but it'll be tough to trust him in mixed leagues next week when he takes on the Braves.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Michael Pineda (shoulder) threw five innings Thursday in a start at extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pineda's fastball sat near 93 mph all afternoon and he reported no issues with his surgically-repaired shoulder. The right-hander is expected to make one more start at the Yankees' spring complex before heading out on a minor league rehab assignment. He should be stashed right now in leagues with big roster allotments.
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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that Tommy Hanson "could be weeks away" from rejoining the Angels' rotation.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hanson has been away from the team since early May due to the death of his step-brother, and he's now in extended spring training trying to regain his stamina. It sounds like Halos fans will have to deal with Joe Blanton for a while longer.
More: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that Tommy Hanson would "most likely not" start on Saturday in Kansas City.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hanson has been away from the team since early May due to the death of his step-brother. The Halos were hoping he'd be ready to rejoin the rotation on Saturday, but he needs to get some work in at extended spring training first. The right-hander seems like to return sometime next week.
More: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Indians designated LHP David Huff for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Huff allowed five earned runs in three innings during his short stay on the Indians' major league roster. The 28-year-old lefty may draw interest from other teams.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Jered Weaver (elbow) will rejoin the rotation next week as long as his between-starts bullpen session goes well.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Weaver didn't make any minor league rehab starts, but he pitched a few times in extended spring training, including on Wednesday when he struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball. He seems likely to start either next Monday or Tuesday against the Dodgers, putting him in line for a two-start week.
More: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Jered Weaver (elbow) threw 5 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon in a start at extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Weaver allowed just one run and did not walk a batter while striking out nine. He threw 75 pitches, 62 of which were strikes. The right-hander is likely to rejoin the Angels' starting rotation early next week after missing the past month-plus with a fractured left elbow.
More: Kevin Baxter on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said it's possible Jered Weaver (elbow) could be activated after his appearance at extended spring training on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That would put him in line to rejoin the rotation early next week, which would be a little earlier than expected. Weaver is coming back from a fractured left (non-throwing) elbow and appears to be fully healed, so it's all about getting his stamina up at this point. The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin speculates that he could replace Joe Blanton in the rotation.
More: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Jered Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in a game at extended spring training on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Weaver was hoping to embark on a minor league rehab assignment, but the Angels want him to throw one more time in a controlled environment at their spring training complex in Arizona. He is still on track to return to the Anaheim rotation at some point in early June.
More: Los Angeles Daily News
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Orioles optioned RHP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta was called up from the minors over the weekend, but didn't make an appearance with the club. He's slated to pitch as a starter in Triple-A. Kevin Gausman will replace him on the active roster.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Zach McAllister permitted three runs on five hits and three walks over five frames in Thursday's 12-3 drubbing of the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McAllister was hardly sharp, but in a game where Cleveland had 12 runs before he was pulled, he didn't really have to be. The 25-year-old right-hander saw his streak of four straight starts allowing two runs or fewer snapped, but improved to 4-3 nonetheless. McAllister holds a 2.89 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 39/17 K/BB rate over nine starts.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Carlos Zambrano allowed one (unearned) run over four innings Thursday at extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zambrano was also good in his first extended spring training start last week, striking out five batters over two scoreless innings. He yielded four hits and a walk on Thursday while fanning four. The right-hander could be an option for the Phils sooner than expected.
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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ryan Dempster was pulled after giving up four runs in three innings Thursday against the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dempster has been roughed up in three straight outings (15 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings) after opening the season with a 2.93 ERA in seven starts. He's not going to be worth using in mixed leagues until he turns it around.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Padres optioned RHP Burch Smith to Triple-A Tucson.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Smith was sent down after he lasted just one-plus inning in a loss Wednesday to the Cardinals. The 23-year-old struggled with an 18.41 ERA in his first three major league starts. Smith opened the season with Double-A San Antonio, but the Padres are hoping he can turn things around the Triple-A level.
Thu, May 23
- Justin Verlander allowed five runs over five innings but earned the win Wednesday as the Tigers beat the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Verlander had to work for his fifth win, needing 110 pitches to get through five. He gave up 10 hits, including a home run, but was aided by his team putting up nine runs in the same span. It marks the third-straight start in which Verlander has been less-than-great, seeing his ERA rise from 1.55 to 3.66 since May 5. There's still little reason to worry, though, and he'll take the mound again Monday against the Pirates.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ranges released RHP Derek Lowe.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowe cleared waivers and was granted his unconditional release. The 39-year-old right-hander posted a 9.00 ERA in 13 innings with the Rangers and will look to continue his career elsewhere rather than accept an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock.
Wed, May 22
- Derek Lowe has cleared waivers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowe will now either accept an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock or opt to become a free agent. The 39-year-old righty posted a 9.00 ERA in 13 innings with Texas.
More: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Monday's starter, Josh Lindblom. Lowe has struggled in a mop-up role this season, posting an ugly 9.00 ERA in 13 innings. The Rangers are paying him $1.25 million in 2013.
Thu, May 23
- Tyler Lyons earned a win in his major league debut after allowing one run and four hits in seven innings Wednesday against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyons struck out four and walked just one. He needed a mere 81 pitches to get through seven before turning the ball over to Trevor Rosenthal. Lyons doesn't have the best of stuff, but he's a strike-thrower with a very good team behind him, something that might give him a little value in NL-only leagues. He'll get the Royals in Kansas City next.
Wed, May 22
- Cardinals purchased the contract of LHP Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyons will take Jaime Garcia's place in the rotation and make the start Wednesday against the Padres. The 25-year-old southpaw owns a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts this season in Triple-A and is only a band-aid until Jake Westbrook (elbow) is ready to return. He's unlikely to be fantasy relevant.
Sun, May 19
- Tyler Lyons will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be Lyons' major league debut. A former ninth-round pick, Lyons has put up a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts at Triple-A Memphis this season. He's taking Jaime Garcia's spot in the rotation but is not guaranteed any more than the one start and should be avoided for fantasy purposes.
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Wed, May 22
- Clay Buchholz moved to 7-0 on Wednesday after holding the White Sox to one run over seven innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Red Sox won the game 6-2. Buchholz was brilliant yet again, yielding only five hits while fanning four batters. He has a 1.73 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 73/27 K/BB ratio in 72 2/3 total innings this season and should be able to keep the dominance going next week in an interleague matchup against the struggling Phillies.
Wed, May 22
- Matt Harvey surrendered four runs and nine hits in 6 1/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Reds.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harvey was in line to take his first loss, but the Mets came back to tie it in the seventh before falling in the ninth. It's the first time in 17 starts that Harvey has been charged with more than three runs. The only time in his major league career that it happened was in a loss to the Padres last Aug. 5.
Wed, May 22
- John Lannan (quad) is scheduled to face hitters next Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be the first time he's done so since going on the disabled list. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said Lannan "is doing very well. He feels good." The left-hander could rejoin the rotation in a few weeks if all goes well.
More: Phillies.mlb.com