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  • Won't opt out of MiLB deal
    Choi informed the Mets on Wednesday that he won't exercise the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Choi caught on with the Mets on a minor-league deal in February that contained an opt-out clause for May 1 if he wasn't promoted to the big-league roster by that time. The deadline has come and gone without Choi getting a call-up, but the 32-year-old is apparently comfortable enough with his outlook in the organization moving forward to stick around at Syracuse. Over 60 plate appearances with the Triple-A club this season, Choi has slashed .191/.333/.340 with a pair of home runs. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Undergoing MRI on injured back
    Matz will undergo an MRI on his injured back Thursday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Matz attempted to pitch through a back issue during a loss to the Tigers on Tuesday, but he struggled and will now undergo testing. The Cardinals will wait until the results of the exam come in before deciding on a potential stint on the injured list for the left-hander. Of the potential candidates on the Cards' 40-man roster that could take Matz's rotation spot, Sem Robberse has pitched the best at Triple-A Memphis, sporting a 1.82 ERA and 29:6 K:BB over 29.2 innings. Rotowire.com 12 minutes ago
    Steven MatzSTL - SP,RP
    10:10 am @DET
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  • Steven Matz (back) scheduled for MRI Thursday
    Steven Matz (back) is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.

    Advice: Matz attempted to pitch through a lower-back issue on Tuesday and it appears he may have pushed it too much. Cardinals manager Oli Marimol added that the 32-year-old isn’t feeling much better today, so an MRI makes sense and one could speculate a trip to the injured list is likely to happen. Matz has posted a 6.18 ERA through his first six starts which is on pace for his worst-career ERA in a 162-game season. Rotoworld 14 minutes ago
    Steven MatzSTL - SP,RP
    10:10 am @DET
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  • Shipped to Boston
    The Red Sox acquired Short from the Mets on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

    Advice: Short had been designated for assignment but has now found a new home. The utility infielder is out of minor-league options, so he will join the Red Sox's 26-man active roster. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
    Zack ShortBOS - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm vs SF
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  • Red Sox acquire Zack Short from Mets
    Red Sox acquired INF Zack Short from the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.

    Advice: Short was designated for assignment on Tuesday by the Mets, but it appears the Red Sox were interested in the 28-year-old infielder. He’ll add depth for the Red Sox infield, but he doesn’t hold much fantasy value given his dreadful offensive numbers (1-for-12) through the first month of the season. Rotoworld 23 minutes ago
    Zack ShortBOS - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm vs SF
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  • Sent down to Triple-A
    The Marlins optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Ramirez made a good first impression in his first-ever stint in the big leagues, tossing 3.1 relief innings for the Marlins. He should get another opportunity with the big club before long. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Recalled ahead of start
    The Marlins recalled Munoz from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Munoz will start Wednesday's game versus the Rockies in place of the injured Jesus Luzardo (elbow). The right-hander pitched well in a spot start last month in his major league debut, allowing two runs with seven strikeouts over five innings. Munoz has had a disastrous season at Jacksonville, however, holding an 8.62 ERA and 9:14 K:BB in 15.2 frames. He's not a recommended streaming option even in a favorable matchup. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Receiving rest day
    Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

    Advice: Jimenez's absence from the lineup looks to be a matter of getting some rest for the day game after a night game. He had started in 14 consecutive games since returning from the injured list in mid-April and slashed .255/.328/.436 with three home runs and a stolen base over that span. Robbie Grossman will fill in for Jimenez on Wednesday as Chicago's designated hitter. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Gets breather Wednesday
    Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

    Advice: Lopez's streak of six consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday as White Sox manager Pedro Grifol gives the second baseman the afternoon off in a day game after a night game. Braden Shewmake will spell Lopez at the keystone, while designated hitter Robbie Grossman takes over as the White Sox's leadoff hitter. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
    Nicky LopezCWS - 2B,3B,SS
    11:10 am vs MIN
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