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    • Nolan Arenado exits after taking pitch off right elbow
      Nolan Arenado left Wednesday’s game against the Marlins after being hit on the right elbow by a pitch.

      Advice: Arenado was still in a whole lot of pain and not moving his arm as he was helped off. José Fermín replaced him in the contest. If Arenado goes on the IL, Fermín would stand to benefit, but the Cardinals could also give Brandon Donovan more infield time. Rotoworld Today, 11:49 am
      Nolan ArenadoSTL - 3B
      L, 3-4 @MIA
      New Player Note
      DTD
       
    • Moves up to big club
      The Orioles selected Maton's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

      Advice: Outfielder Kyle Stowers was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the 26-man active roster for Maton, who will give the Orioles some extra coverage in the infield while Jordan Westburg is day-to-day with a bruised hip. Even if Westburg doesn't heal as quickly as expected and eventually moves to the injured list, Ramon Urias would likely be in line ahead of Maton for a regular role in the infield. Maton had produced a .294/.387/.483 slash line and seven home runs over 168 plate appearances with Norfolk. Rotowire.com Today, 10:23 am
       
    • Orioles call up INF Nick Maton from Triple-A
      Orioles selected the contract of INF/OF Nick Maton from Triple-A Norfolk.

      Advice: Maton was hitting .292/.390/.481 in 182 plate appearances in the minors this season. He’ll serve as a reserve infielder until Jordan Westburg is feeling better. The Orioles could keep him around afterwards, too, since he probably makes more sense as a seldom-used 26th man than any of the younger players on the 40-man roster. Rotoworld Today, 10:14 am
       
    • Set for rehab assignment
      Clemens (back) will begin a rehab assignment later this week, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

      Advice: Gelb notes that Clemens is set to receive regular reps in left field while on his rehab assignment. It's a position he's played a little bit both in the majors and minors, and it now looks like his best path to playing time in the majors with Brandon Marsh slated to see most of his starts in center field following Johan Rojas' demotion to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Clemens has been out since early June with lower-back spasms. Rotowire.com Today, 10:09 am
      Kody ClemensPHI - 1B
      L, 2-5 vs SD
      New Player Note
      IL10
       
    • Kody Clemens (back) to go on rehab assignment
      Kody Clemens, out since May 31 with back spasms, is expected to begin a rehab assignment later this week.

      Advice: According to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, the Phillies play to play Clemens regularly in left field during his time in the minors. He was a nice surprise in limited action for the Phillies before getting hurt, batting .256/.293/.615 in 41 plate appearances. Rotoworld Today, 10:06 am
      Kody ClemensPHI - 1B
      L, 2-5 vs SD
      New Player Note
      IL10
       
    • Not in Washington lineup
      Senzel is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

      Advice: Senzel is hitless over his last five games, so he will be given a day off to regroup. Trey Lipscomb will start at third base in Senzel's stead. Rotowire.com Today, 9:58 am
      Nick SenzelWSH - 3B,OF
      Top 2, 0-0 vs AZ
      New Player Note
       
    • Smacks homer Tuesday
      Donovan went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Marlins.

      Advice: Donovan has gone 15-for-51 (.294) over his last 13 games, adding two homers and seven RBI in that span. The 27-year-old got a rare start at third base Tuesday with Nolan Arenado taking a day off, though Donovan has found consistent playing time between left field and second base for much of the year. He's at a .247/.319/.380 slash line with six homers, 32 RBI, 32 runs scored and one stolen base over 67 games. Rotowire.com Today, 9:56 am
      Brendan DonovanSTL - 1B,2B,3B,OF
      L, 3-4 @MIA
      New Player Note
       
    • Alex Kirilloff set to see back specialst
      Alex Kirilloff, now on the major league IL, said the Twins knew about his back problem before sending him down last week and that he had an MRI back on May 26.

      Advice: This definitely wasn’t a case of a player hiding an injury and admitting to it after getting sent down; Kirilloff had been receiving daily treatment before games. Still, the Twins were upset that Kirilloff didn’t communicate of the severity of the problem, which he says has made it difficult for him to rotate on swings. Kirilloff wanted to keep playing through it in the majors, but after he was sent down to Triple-A, he decided it was better to shut it down for a spell, and he’s now set to see a back specialist. Rotoworld Today, 9:42 am
      Alex KirilloffMIN - 1B,OF
      4:40 pm vs TB
      New Player Note
      IL10
       
    • Doubles in majors return
      Nevin, summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in win over the Royals on Tuesday.

      Advice: Nevin wasted no time carrying over the momentum he'd built up while toiling for the Aviators in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, lacing his fourth two-bagger of the season one inning after drawing a free pass and coming around to score on Zack Gelof's three-run home run. Nevin drew the start at third base Tuesday and could work himself into some fairly regular playing time at either corner infield spot or designated hitter if he continues to swing a hot bat. Rotowire.com Today, 8:42 am
      Tyler NevinOAK - 1B,3B,OF
      6:40 pm vs KC
      New Player Note