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  • Nursing back issue
    Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Pressly is managing lower-back soreness but that it's "nothing worrisome right now," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Advice: The 35-year-old hasn't pitched since Friday due to the injury, and it's unclear if he'll be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Yankees. Pressly was able to play catch, so it doesn't appear as though he's in danger of needing a trip to the injured list. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Seeing steady playing time
    DeLuca will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, DeLuca has started in each of the Rays' ensuing six games while going 7-for-18 with three extra-base hits (one home run, one triple and one double), 10 RBI, three runs and two stolen bases. Tampa Bay is back to full strength in its outfield with Jose Siri recently returning from a two-game suspension and Josh Lowe coming off the IL on Monday, but DeLuca hasn't given any reason for manager Kevin Cash to take him out of the lineup just yet. Over the long haul, the right-handed-hitting DeLuca could settle into a short-side platoon role, but expect him to continue playing at least semi-regularly until his bat cools. Rotowire.com 12 minutes ago
     
  • Falls apart in fifth inning
    Soriano didn't factor in the decision Wednesday against the Pirates after he gave up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

    Advice: The right-hander blanked Pittsburgh through four frames but was unable to get through the fifth as he surrendered all four runs on three hits and two walks. Soriano has a 1-4 record but has pitched well at times this season with two quality starts, though he's also given up four runs in three of his seven outings. He has a 4.32 ERA and 32:17 K:BB across 33.1 innings and tentatively lines up to face the Cardinals early next week. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
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  • Mariners transfer Matt Brash to 60-day IL
    Mariners transferred RHP Matt Brash to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: Nothing has changed in the prognosis for the 25-year-old right-hander, who has been shut down from throwing again due to renewed soreness in his elbow. This was done merely as a procedural move to free up a spot on the Mariners’ 40-man roster for Kirby Snead on Wednesday. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Takes seat Wednesday
    Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: The White Sox are bringing a right-hander (Chris Flexen) to the mound, but he's been far more effective against lefties (.314 wOBA) than righties (.372 wOBA) for his career, which likely explains why the lefty-hitting Lowe is on the bench. After being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Lowe has gone 3-for-9 with a double through his first two games of the season. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago
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  • Solid again vs. Cleveland
    Olson did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Guardians, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

    Advice: It was another excellent outing from Olson though he was ultimately stuck with the no-decision, despite allowing just one hit, as the Tigers' bullpen couldn't protect a 4-2 lead. Olson is 0-4 on the year despite holding opponents to one earned run or fewer in five of his seven starts. He lowered his ERA to 2.52 with a 1.12 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB across 39.1 innings. Olson will hope for better luck in his next turn in the rotation, currently scheduled for early next week against Miami. Rotowire.com 17 minutes ago
     
  • Mariners activate Eduard Bazardo from 15-day IL
    Mariners activated RHP Eduard Bazardo from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: The 28-year-old right-hander is ready to make his regular season debut after suffering a right rotator cuff strain late in spring training. He’ll replace the injured Tayler Saucedo in the Mariners’ bullpen. Expect him to be utilized in the middle innings. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
     
  • Mariners option Emerson Hancock to Triple-A
    Mariners optioned RHP Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma.

    Advice: The 24-year-old right-hander wound up making seven starts for the Mariners, going 3-3 while registering a 5.24 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 23/11 K/BB ratio across 34 1/3 innings of work. With his recent struggles though, and Bryan Woo nearing a return from the injured list, there was no longer a spot for him in the M’s rotation. He’ll continue to refine his craft at the Triple-A level until he’s called upon once more. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
     
  • Mariners place Tayler Saucedo (knee) on 15-day IL
    Mariners placed RHP Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list with a right knee hyperextension.

    Advice: Saucedo sustained the injury as he slipped while covering first base during Tuesday’s outing against the Twins. It remains unclear how long he’ll be sidelined for. Kirby Snead was promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to take his place in the Mariners’ bullpen. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago