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  • Zack Littell strikes out six in win
    Zack Littell allowed two runs on four hits in five innings in a win over the Mariners on Tuesday.

    Advice: Littell also struck out six and walked one while registering 14 whiffs on 38 swings for a 37 percent whiff rate and 33 percent CSW. His only mistake was on a two-run home run by Ty France in the fifth inning. That’s two straight solid starts for Littell, who has not pitched more than five innings since June 9th. He’ll take a 4.17 ERA into a start against the Royals next week. He can be started in most fantasy leagues for that one. Rotoworld 50 minutes ago
    Zack LittellTB - SP,RP
    W, 11-3 vs SEA
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  • Cole Irvin hit hard Tuesday in loss to Guardians
    Cole Irvin was lit up for eight runs (four earned) over four innings on Tuesday in a loss to the Guardians.

    Advice: Irvin was torched for 10 hits, including a three-run homer by José Ramírez in the fourth inning prior to his early exit. He notched only one strikeout and didn’t issue a walk. He’ll face the Rangers on Sunday his next time out. Rotoworld Today, 6:26 pm
    Cole IrvinBAL - SP,RP
    L, 8-10 vs CLE
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  • Padres activate and option Glenn Otto to Triple-A
    Padres activated RHP Glenn Otto from the 15-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A El Paso.

    Advice: Otto will remain stationed at Triple-A El Paso as extra organizational depth after wrapping up a minor league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old righty has been out since mid-May due to a right shoulder strain. Rotoworld Today, 5:12 pm
     
  • Brock Stewart (shoulder) draws closer to return
    Brock Stewart (shoulder) is scheduled to throw two bullpen sessions this week.

    Advice: Stewart has been out since early May due to shoulder tendinitis, but he appears to be creeping closer towards kicking off a rehab assignment. The 32-year-old righty should be ready to rejoin Minnesota’s high-leverage mix at some point next month. Rotoworld Today, 4:48 pm
     
  • Gregory Santos (lat) nears rehab assignment
    Gregory Santos (lat) is slated to throw a live batting practice session on Friday.

    Advice: Santos is expected to head out on a minor league rehab assignment shortly afterwards, assuming he gets through Friday’s session without any issues. The 24-year-old high-leverage specialist has been on the shelf since spring training due to a lat issue. Rotoworld Today, 4:12 pm
     
  • Roansy Contreras to start Wednesday against A’s
    Roansy Contreras will start on Wednesday against the Athletics.

    Advice: It’s a favorable matchup for streaming purposes, but Contreras is too risky to roll the dice on, with the notable exception of extremely deep mixed leagues or AL-only formats. The 24-year-old former prospect was acquired last month from the Pirates in a small trade and has fared reasonably well in nine relief appearances for Los Angeles. Angels manager Ron Washington told reporters they’re hoping to get at least four or five innings out of Contreras on Wednesday afternoon. Rotoworld Today, 4:10 pm
     
  • Set to start Wednesday
    Contreras will start Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The 24-year-old was acquired from the Pirates in made and has worked out of the bullpen for his first nine appearances for the Halos. Contreras has pitched to a 3.29 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 13.2 innings with Anaheim, and manager Ron Washington said the club is hoping the right-hander can cover about four or five innings versus Oakland, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Rotowire.com Today, 3:38 pm
     
  • Sent back to minors
    The Giants optioned Burgos to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Burgos' contract was selected from Triple-A on Monday, and he'll now head back to Sacramento after spending just 24 hours in the big leagues. He gave up an earned run on three hits and a walk over one inning in his MLB debut. The 25-year-old southpaw has turned in a 1.64 ERA and 0.82 WHIP through 22 frames in the minors, however, so a return to San Francisco later in the year is definitely possible. Mason Black was recalled in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 3:29 pm
     
  • Ryan Borucki (triceps) starts rehab assignment
    Ryan Borucki (triceps) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Advice: Borucki has been out since early April due to triceps inflammation, but should be ready to return at some point next month. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 pm