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  • Goes 4.1 innings vs. Mets
    Curry did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

    Advice: Curry got off to a strong start Tuesday, holding the Mets scoreless through his first four innings. However, after striking out Starling Marte to open the fifth, Curry gave up four straight hits, including a home run to Mark Vientos, as he was pulled from the game before he could qualify for the win. While the 25-year-old Curry held the Red Sox scoreless through five innings in his only other start with Cleveland this year, he'd been struggling mightily with Triple-A Columbus, pitching to an 11.22 ERA in his last five outings. Still, he could get another look in the big-league rotation with Carlos Carrasco (neck) going on the IL. Curry would tentatively line up for a road matchup with the Rockies in his next start. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
    Xzavion CurryCLE - SP,RP
    W, 7-6 vs NYM
    New Player Note
     
  • Up to 15 saves
    Clase earned the save in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mets, working around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

    Advice: Clase's now pitched three consecutive days while locking down saves in back-to-back outings. He'd allow a one-out single to Francisco Lindor on Tuesday before inducing a game-ending double play off the bat of Pete Alonso. Clase lowered his ERA to a pristine 0.36 with a 0.59 WHIP and 24:2 K:BB across 25.1 innings while converting a league-leading 15 saves in 18 opportunities. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
     
  • Cleared to play catch
    Matz (back) was cleared to resume playing catch Tuesday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    Advice: Matz has been shut down from throwing since receiving a second pain-killing injection in his lower back May 12. The Cardinals haven't set a return timeline for the 32-year-old lefty, though a clearer picture may emerge once he gets back to throwing off a mound. Rotowire.com Today, 5:10 pm
    Steven MatzSTL - SP,RP
    Top 6, Delay vs BAL
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Steven Matz (back) set to resume throwing
    Steven Matz (back) has been cleared to resume throwing.

    Advice: Matz was shut down from throwing earlier this month with a lower back strain that required an injection to address the pain and inflammation. The 32-year-old southpaw isn’t close to returning to the Cardinals’ starting rotation at the moment, but it’s a step in the right direction that he’s been cleared to resume a throwing program. Rotoworld Today, 5:08 pm
    Steven MatzSTL - SP,RP
    Top 6, Delay vs BAL
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Luis Medina (knee) to make rehab start Wednesday
    Luis Medina (knee) will make a minor league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: Medina is eligible to return from the injured list next week as he makes his way back from a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee that he suffered back in early March. The 25-year-old could rejoin Oakland’s starting rotation mix in early June. Rotoworld Today, 5:04 pm
    Luis MedinaOAK - SP,RP
    6:40 pm vs COL
    New Player Note
    IL60
     
  • Drew Smyly (hip) sharp in High-A rehab start
    Drew Smyly (hip) struck out five over three perfect innings on Tuesday in a minor league rehab start for High-A South Bend.

    Advice: It’s a bit unclear what type of role Smyly will wind up occupying once he’s ready to return to Chicago, but it’s possible he’ll get another crack in the starting rotation, or end up as a multi-inning reliever. The 34-year-old southpaw has been out since late April due to a right hip impingement. Rotoworld Today, 4:44 pm
    Drew SmylyCHC - SP,RP
    Top 5, 2-3 vs ATL
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Brooks Raley to undergo Tommy John surgery
    Brooks Raley will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

    Advice: Raley has been on the shelf since spring training due to ligament damage and bone spurs in his left elbow, which will wind up requiring surgery. The 35-year-old southpaw will likely be out until at least the late stages of the 2025 campaign, so it’s fair to wonder whether he’ll make it back at this advanced stage of his career. It’s a big loss for the Mets as Raley was one of their more reliable left-handed relief options. Rotoworld Today, 4:31 pm
     
  • Slated for Tommy John surgery
    Raley will undergo Tommy John surgery sometime next week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

    Advice: Raley was diagnosed with a strained UCL in his left elbow last Wednesday, and although manager Carlos Mendoza had said the lefty's UCL was healing, Raley will elect to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. The 35-year-old will finish the year with a perfect 0.00 ERA alongside a 9:3 K:BB through seven innings, and he will likely be sidelined until the second half of the 2025 campaign. Rotowire.com Today, 4:24 pm
     
  • Starting Wednesday at Triple-A
    Thompson is scheduled to start for Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democratreports.

    Advice: Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol named the left-hander as a candidate to start Saturday against the Cubs, but it appears he'll remain in the minor-league rotation. Thompson could still be an option for St. Louis if Wednesday's outing is a brief one, but the organization seems more likely to go in another direction at this point. Rotowire.com Today, 3:55 pm