Player Notes

Rockies optioned RHP Rob Scahill to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Advice: Scahill was only up for two days this time around. He will probably be back and forth all season long.

Yankees acquired INF Reid Brignac from the Rockies for cash considerations.
Advice: Brignac made the Rockies' Opening Day roster, but was designated for assignment on Thursday after he batted just .250/.294/.375 in 53 plate appearances. The former top prospect is capable of playing multiple infield positions and will serve in a utility role with the Yankees.

Astros optioned INF Jacob Elmore to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Advice: Elmore appeared in three games during his brief callup. He's no longer needed with Jose Altuve returning from the disabled list.

Joey Votto went 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 10-0 defeat of the Phillies.
Advice: Votto also drew two walks, reaching base in all six of his plate appearances. He boasts a ridiculous .346/.473/.531 slash line in 43 games this year and is probably the best pure batter in the majors right now. It's just gravy that the power is starting to come around.

Ike Davis was told Saturday by Mets general manger Sandy Alderson that a demotion is not imminent.
Advice: ESPN New York reported Saturday morning that there were intensifying internal discussions about sending the struggling first baseman to Triple-A, but Davis got the vote of confidence on Saturday afternoon directly from the man who would make that decision. Davis estimated that he has about a month to turn it around.
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Shane Victorino (back) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.
Advice: Victorino still isn't 100 percent after his back tighten up Thursday. The Red Sox don't expect him to need a stint on the disabled list. Victorino could return to the lineup by early next week.
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The New York Post confirms Chris Stewart (groin) will not be placed on the disabled list.
Advice: Stewart injured himself when he slid into third base awkwardly during Thursday's game, but he's not expected to miss more than 2-3 days. An MRI on Friday ruled out structural damage and the Yankees are listing him as day-to-day.
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Despite taking a comebacker off his pitching hand, Drew Storen pitched a scoreless 10th inning Friday against the Padres for his first save.
Advice: Aided by a Ryan Zimmerman throwing error, Rafael Soriano took a blown save in the ninth. Storen got his chance in the 10th after a Chad Tracy homer and got the job done, though not before allowing a couple of singles. The first of those was a hard shot up the middle that deflected off his pitching hand. Storen, though, remained in after a couple of warmups. His ERA sits at 4.41 currently, and he's no threat to Soriano's job as is.

Joe Mauer (back) returned to the Twins' lineup Saturday.
Advice: Mauer was held out of Friday's game with lower back stiffness, but it was never a major concern. He's batting in the No. 2 spot Saturday and will serve as the Twins' designated hitter against the Red Sox.
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David Phelps tossed seven innings of one-run ball in a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Advice: It was the longest outing of his career. Phelps scattered six hits while walking three and notching eight strikeouts. The only run scored on an RBI single by Colby Rasmus in the fourth inning. Phelps has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last three starts and owns a 3.83 ERA and 46/18 K/BB ratio over 42 1/3 innings of work this season. He's gaining momentum in fantasy leagues.

Marco Scutaro went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and a run scored Friday against the Rockies.
Advice: Ho-hum, just another multi-hit night for the hottest hitter in the game. Scutaro now has a 16-game hitting streak and has raised his batting average from .215 to .327 in the process. The 37-year-old is not going to provide much in the way of pop or speed, but keep running him out there in all formats until he cools down.

Orioles transferred 2B Brian Roberts from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
Advice: It's just a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Roberts underwent surgery last Thursday to repair a ruptured tendon in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for at least the next six weeks.

Adam Dunn left Saturday's game against the Angels due to back spasms.
Advice: Jeff Keppinger hit for the first baseman in the fifth inning. Spasms are generally a day-to-day thing, so we'll have to see how Dunn is feeling Sunday before knowing if he'll have to miss some games. It's unfortunate timing, too, as Dunn has been heating up at the plate.
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The Rays have officially announced that Jake Odorizzi will be Monday's starter against the Blue Jays.
Advice: The move won't be made official until Sunday, but the Rays have confirmed what was suspected since David Price (triceps) went on the disabled list. The Blue Jays are not a very pitcher-friendly opponent, but Odorizzi is talented enough to warrant a roster spot in deeper mixed leagues. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 3.83 ERA and 47/15 K/BB ratio in 44 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A Durham.
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Mets GM Sandy Alderson confirmed Friday that Travis d'Arnaud (foot) should be ready to play in minor league games by the end of June.
Advice: D'Arnaud is still in a walking boot, but he's hoping to be cleared for weight-bearing activities in two weeks. The 24-year-old suffered a non-displaced fracture of the first metatarsal in his left foot during a mid-April game at Triple-A Las Vegas and will continue to be moved along slowly. D'Arnaud won't be a candidate for a promotion to majors until well into the second half of the season.
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Brandon Morrow yielded five runs in five innings Saturday in a loss to the Yankees.
Advice: Recently sidelined due to back and neck tightness, this was his first start since May 5. Morrow gave up seven hits, including a pair of two-run home runs to Robinson Cano. He struck out two and walked none in the loss and now owns a 5.16 ERA through eight starts this season. He'll hope for better results next week against the Orioles.