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Fri, May 24Recent News
- Jason Frasor has tallied a 3.65 ERA through 17 appearances in his first season for the Rangers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Signed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract in early January, Frasor has improved upon 2012's disappointing campaign for the Blue Jays, where he posted a rough 4.12 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 43-plus innings of relief. Frasor owns a 13/5 K/BB ratio and 1.29 WHIP through 12 1/3 frames.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Jose Valverde worked a scoreless ninth inning against the Twins on Thursday, striking out two and earning his fifth save of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Papa Grande -- unwanted by 30 teams a month and a half ago -- has been lethal out of the back end of Detroit's bullpen. Through 11 innings, he has a 0.82 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 10/4 K/BB rate. He's only given up two hits and one run.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Jeremy Horst has not carried over his success from 2012, posting a 5.09 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 17 2/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Luckily for him, Philly's bullpen depth is poor. A lack of attractive alternative options will only save Horst's job for so long, however, if he keeps getting lit up at this rate. Horst posted a 1.74 ERA over 44 games in limited time the last two seasons, which is probably why the Phillies have given him as much rope as they have.
Fri, May 24Recent News
- Adam Ottavino boasts a 2.01 ERA over 22 1/3 relief innings for the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ottavino has pitched exceedingly well as a swingman, posting a 24/5 K/BB rate and 1.12 WHIP in 14 appearances. As a 27-year-old, he appears likely to remain in the majors over the duration of an entire season for the first time in his career.
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.
More: Todd Zolecki on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Carlos Zambrano threw two scoreless innings and had five strikeouts Saturday in extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Phillies' current plan calls for Zambrano to pitch in another extended spring game next week before possibly sending him to a minor league affiliate. He was able to throw 44 pitches Saturday and will continue to be stretched out as a starter. Zambrano will be an option for the Phillies' rotation at some point this season.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Royals optioned RHP Kelvin Herrera to Triple-A Omaha.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It wasn't too long ago that Herrera was threatening Greg Holland for the closer role, but he has struggled to keep the ball in the ballpark this season, surrendering eight home runs in just 20 1/3 innings. He'll attempt to straighten things out in the minors.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is "close" to rejoining the bullpen.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jepsen, who has been out since mid-April with a triceps ailment, will make a third rehab appearance this week, but it sounds like it could be his final one. He'll return to middle relief for the Halos.
More: Angels.mlb.com
Sat, May 18
- Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jepsen has been sidelined since April 12 with a strained right shoulder, but resumed throwing from a mound last weekend and hasn't had any setbacks. He remains on track to return from the DL sometime later this month.
More: Los Angeles Daily News
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Mike Adams (back) is scheduled to make an appearance in a minor league rehab game Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That means that he won't return to the Phillies' bullpen until Tuesday night, at the earliest. Adams has been sidelined since May 11 with a right back strain.
More: Philadelphia Daily News
Wed, May 22
- Mike Adams (back) threw a bullpen session Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams landed on the disabled list earlier this week with a back strain, but reported feeling good and will throw again on Friday. The veteran right-hander thinks he could be ready to return Sunday, but the Phillies may give him some more time.
More: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May.
Sun, May 19
- Mike Adams could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't feel significant improvement with his back by Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Phillies will need to make a roster move that day for fifth starter Tyler Cloyd. Adams hasn't pitched since May 10, so the Phils could backdate a DL move and possibly get him back on May 26.
More: Kevin Cooney on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Joba Chamberlain (oblique) is scheduled to throw two inning Saturday in extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chamberlain pitched a scoreless inning for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre over a week ago, but the Yankees didn't think he was ready yet. However, if all goes well, there's a chance he could be activated late next week. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since April 27 with a strained oblique.
More: Mark Feinsand on Twitter
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 23Recent News
- Orioles designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Kevin Gausman on the 40-man roster. Burnett made two appearances with the Orioles earlier this month and owns a 1.86 ERA and 8/1 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings in Triple-A. He could draw interest on waivers.
Sat, May 18
- Orioles optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Burnett lasted just three days on the Orioles' roster. He'll return to a 1.50 ERA in the minors.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Phillies recalled RHP Michael Stutes from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stutes has a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25/11 K/BB ratio in 27 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The right-hander should do fine in a middle relief role for Philly.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Indians recalled LHP Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Barnes has an ugly 5.74 ERA and 19/8 K/BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The left-hander will serve as a middle reliever for the Indians.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll replace Kelvin Herrera on the active roster. Coleman, 27, had an excellent 1.03 ERA and 30/9 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season and could work his way into the late innings.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Darren Oliver said Thursday that he's been dealing with a sore pitching shoulder for the last 7-10 days.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Oliver has allowed a run in each of his last two appearances. When asked if he might need a DL stint, the lefty didn't dismiss the possibility. "I don't know," he said. "I'm sure we'll talk about it at some point." Consider him day-to-day for now.
More: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Christian Garcia (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend with Double-A Harrisburg.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia has been shut down since the early part of spring training with a partial tendon tear in his right forearm, but he's ready to return to game action. The Nationals were planning to stretch him out as a starter prior to the injury, but he'll pitch in relief for the time being.
More: Bill Ladson on Twitter
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Fernando Salas received a shot Thursday to help the inflammation in his right shoulder.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Salas doesn't have any structural damage, but the Cardinals will shut him down for a while and hope the shot helps to speed his recovery along. There's no timetable for his return.
More: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wed, May 22
- Cardinals placed RHP Fernando Salas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with right shoulder irritation.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but the move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Tyler Lyons. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez could see an increased role during Salas' absence.
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.
Sat, May 18
- Orioles recalled RHP Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta was scheduled to start for the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, but will instead be called up as a reliever for Saturday's game. It's possible Arrieta could make a spot start next week for Freddy Garca or Miguel Gonzalez. The 27-year-old has a 6.63 ERA over 12 innings (four starts) at the major league level this season.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Marlins released RHP Jon Rauch.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rauch was designated for assignment by the Fish earlier this week after posting a 7.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over his first 16 2/3 innings. The 34-year-old right-hander will presumably look to latch on with a new organization.
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
- Octavio Dotel (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time he's thrown from the bump since being shut down over the last week. Dotel will eventually need a rehab assignment, but it's not clear when it will begin. He'll likely return sometime next month if all goes well.
More: Tigers.mlb.com
Tue, May 21
- Octavio Dotel (elbow) has resumed throwing.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dotel was given medication and shut down for six days after Dr. James Andrews determined earlier this month that he had no structural damage in his right elbow. The righty will eventually head out on a rehab assignment, though it's unclear when that will happen. He should return sometime next month if he can avoid setbacks.
More: Tigers.mlb.com
Wed, May 22
- Ryan Madson has experienced yet another setback in his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Madson felt renewed soreness in his right arm while trying to throw this week and has been shut down indefinitely. There is no longer a timetable for his return and he can be dropped in most fantasy formats at this point. Ernesto Frieri is the Angels' ninth-inning man.
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Wed, May 22
- Wade Davis allowed three runs over five innings but escaped with a no-decision as the Royals beat the Astros on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis was fortunate to hold the Astros to just three runs, as he gave up eight hits and four walks on the night. After a strong start to the season, Davis now owns a 5.91 ERA and has won just one start since April 17. Fortunately for Davis, the Royals don't have any better options to replace him in the rotation at this point. His next start will come Sunday against the Angels.
Wed, May 22
- Padres reliever Anthony Bass was charged with four runs in his second inning of work Tuesday against the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bass was ripped off tonight. The first hitter to reach against him did so on a strikeout/wild pitch. The second had a clean single, but Yadier Molina followed with a double-play ball, only Everth Cabrera vacated second base way too early on the relay and wasn't given credit for the out. With runners on second and third with one out, Bud Black had Bass intentionally walk Jon Jay, and Daniel Descalso followed with a grand slam. That was certainly a mistake for Bass, but he could have been out of the inning before then and he didn't deserve for his ERA to jump from 2.60 to 3.64 tonight.
Wed, May 22
- Hector Santiago took the loss Wednesday despite allowing just two runs in six innings against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santiago did his part, yielding only three hits while striking out nine, but the Chicago offense didn't provide him with very much support. The 25-year-old left-hander could be bumped from the White Sox rotation when John Danks is activated from the disabled list and will hold no further fantasy value if that happens.
Tue, May 21
- Hector Santiago will get the start Wednesday in place of the injured Chris Sale (shoulder).(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santiago will be starting on short rest, though he lasted just 3 1/3 innings and 80 pitches in his last outing. It could be the left-hander's last start for a while, as he's an option to be bumped from the rotation when John Danks returns.
More: Dan Hayes on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Hector Santiago lasted only 3 1/3 innings Saturday as the White Sox fell to the Angels.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santiago cruised through the first three innings but simply lost it in the fourth after yielding a solo home run to Mark Trumbo to lead off the frame. His ERA jumped from 2.23 to 2.78 and his WHIP moved from 1.08 to 1.21. The regression should have been expected. Santiago will try to bounce back next week in an easy outing against the Marlins.