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    • To IL with strained oblique
      The Royals placed Altavilla on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: The reliever was injured during an appearance in Wednesday's game against the Athletics. It's not clear how long Altavilla might be sidelined, but often oblique strains result in longer than minimum stays on the IL. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
       
    • Recalled from Triple-A
      The Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

      Advice: With Dan Altavilla (oblique) headed for the injured list, the Royals will bring up Cruz to help replenish their bullpen depth. The 25-year-old has spent all season with Omaha, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 26 innings. He allowed seven earned runs through 12.2 frames during his time in the majors last season and will likely only be used during low-leverage situations. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
       
    • Exits game with injury
      Kepler was lifted from Thursday's game against the Rays in the first inning with an undisclosed injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Kepler was trying to bunt for a hit in his first plate appearance and hurt himself while sliding into first base. It's not clear what injury the outfielder is dealing with, but the Twins should have more on Kepler's status soon. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
      Max KeplerMIN - OF
      Bot 2, 1-1 vs TB
      New Player Note
      DTD
       
    • Knocks in three runs Wednesday
      Higashioka went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in a 5-2 win against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

      Advice: Higashioka's bases-loaded triple in the eighth inning provided the winning margin for San Diego in the road victory. It was the first three-bagger of the catcher's career. Higashioka has just one hit over his past 12 at-bats, but prior to that he homered in three straight games, and he has racked up seven RBI over 10 games in June. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago
       
    • Goes five innings in rehab start
      Gray (elbow) struck out five over five innings while allowing two earned runs on three hits and three walks in his rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Harrisburg.

      Advice: After building up to 79 pitches in what was the third start of his rehab assignment, Gray looks to be on the cusp of making his return from the 15-day injured list. According to Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com, Gray reported back to Washington on Thursday and said he felt good following his latest rehab start, but the Nationals haven't yet decided whether he'll remain on assignment or rejoin the big-league rotation. If Washington chooses to activate Gray along with keeping a five-man rotation intact, the struggling Patrick Corbin could be sent to the bullpen to make room for the right-hander. Gray could be an option to start for the Nationals as soon as Monday in San Diego. Rotowire.com 37 minutes ago
       
    • Receiving Thursday off
      Langeliers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

      Advice: Kyle McCann will draw the start behind the dish while Langeliers rests for a day game after a night game. Langeliers went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over the first two games of the series with Kansas City, bringing his batting average down to .198 for the season. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
       
    • Sitting out Thursday
      Toro (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

      Advice: Toro will miss out on a third consecutive start while he recovers from a sore shoulder, an injury that first cropped up in the Athletics' doubleheader with the Twins on Sunday. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at third base Thursday for Toro, who is considered day-to-day. Rotowire.com 50 minutes ago
      Abraham ToroOAK - 2B,3B
      12:37 pm vs KC
      New Player Note
      DTD
       
    • Next steps identified
      Muller (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

      Advice: The left-hander began a throwing program June 6, and he appears to be progressing through it without setbacks. If all goes well with Sunday's bullpen session, Muller is slated to head out for a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas at some point during the following week. Rotowire.com 53 minutes ago
      Kyle MullerOAK - SP,RP
      12:37 pm vs KC
      New Player Note
      IL15
       
    • Resting Thursday
      Stallings is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

      Advice: Stallings will get a breather while the Rockies conclude their series with the Dodgers with a day game after a night game. Hunter Goodman will fill in behind the plate for Stallings, who went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored while catching eight innings of Wednesday's 7-6 win. Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago