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  • Back in action
    Munoz (back) recorded one strikeout in a perfect eighth inning Sunday against the Royals. He said he "felt weird" out on the mound and was happy with the outing even though he didn't feel like he had his best stuff or command, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.

    Advice: He was the first reliever out of the bullpen after George Kirby tossed seven innings of one-run ball. Mike Baumann came on in the ninth inning and gave up two earned runs to blow the save (and eventually pick up the win). It sounds like Munoz will be considered available going forward, although his back might not feel fully healthy. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:06 pm
     
  • Alex Bregman (hand) leaves game after hit by pitch
    Alex Bregman was removed from Sunday’s game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch on his left hand.

    Advice: Bregman was plunked by a 93.4 mph sinker on the same hand that he was hit on earlier in the week. He did stay in the game to run the bases for himself but was ultimately removed when the Astros took the field. He’ll presumably head for X-rays to see if there’s any structural damage. Stay tuned. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:12 pm
     
  • Exits after HBP on hand
    Bregman exited Sunday's game against the Angels after being hit on the left hand by a 93.4 mph sinker in the sixth inning, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: He will presumably go for tests to determine the extent of the injury beyond the initial designation of "discomfort". Bregman missed a game last week when the same hand swelled up after a similar injury. Trey Cabbage entered the game in left field following Bregman's departure Sunday, while Mauricio Dubon moved to third base. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:11 pm
     
  • Not in Sunday's lineup
    Rizzo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Dodgers.

    Advice: Rizzo has gone 1-for-29 over the past seven games and will hit the bench Sunday after starting the previous eight contests. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone said the veteran first baseman may also be held out of the lineup Monday in Kansas City, which would give him a couple days for a mental reset. DJ LeMahieu will shift to first base while Oswaldo Cabrera starts at the hot corner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:17 pm
     
  • Anthony Rizzo not starting Sunday versus Dodgers
    Anthony Rizzo is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Rizzo has been awful in June with just one hit in 29 at-bats, and his .224/.285/.329 slash tells you that it’s not just a case of a week of struggling. He’ll get a day off with DJ LeMahieu getting the start at first and Oswaldo Cabrera in at third. Rotoworld Yesterday, 12:13 pm
     
  • Jordan Romano to resume throwing on Monday
    Jordan Romano (elbow) is scheduled to resume throwing on Monday.

    Advice: Blue Jays manager John Schneider added that Romano received an anti-inflammatory injection in his right elbow last weekend. It’s going to take a couple weeks for the 31-year-old closer to build up his arm strength before returning to Toronto’s bullpen, but it’s an encouraging sign that he’s been cleared to resume throwing again. Rotoworld Saturday, 12:04 pm
     
  • Andrés Muñoz available in relief this weekend
    Andrés Muñoz (back) is available for Saturday’s game against the Royals.

    Advice: Muñoz has been dealing with a back strain that he tweaked during an on-field collision earlier this week and appears ready to return this weekend after getting through a couple bullpen sessions without any issues. Rotoworld Saturday, 11:56 am
     
  • Day off Saturday
    Diaz isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against St. Louis.

    Advice: Diaz will take a seat Saturday after going 1-for-7 with two walks through the first two games of the series. Jacob Stallings will instead get the nod to start at catcher while batting sixth. Rotowire.com Saturday, 11:28 am
     
  • Throws light bullpen Friday
    Munoz (back) threw a light bullpen session before Friday's game against the Royals, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, but the reliever did not appear in the contest.

    Advice: Divish had noted there was a possibility Munoz would be available for the first time since exiting Tuesday's game against the Athletics, but it was Ryne Stanek who got the ninth-inning call and ultimately failed to protect a 9-7 lead. With Stanek having appeared in three of the last four games and having thrown 39 pitches in the last two nights, Munoz would certainly be in line for any high-leverage work Saturday if he's healthy enough to handle it. Rotowire.com Saturday, 8:44 am