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  • Trevor Rogers solid over seven in loss to Nats
    Trevor Rogers allowed two runs with three strikeouts across seven innings in a loss to the Nationals on Saturday.

    Advice: Trevor Rogers had one of his better starts, going a season-high seven innings against the Nationals. He allowed a run in to score in the first inning on a single, double, and sacrifice fly. Lane Thomas later hit a solo homer in the third. Rogers would settle in for four more scoreless frames, but was saddled with a no-decision as the Marlins were shut down by DJ Herz. The 26-year-old left-hander will take a 5.09 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and a 55/31 K/BB ratio across 69 innings into a start against the Mariners in Miami on Friday. Rotoworld 10 minutes ago
     
  • Royals option Anthony Veneziano back to Triple-A
    Royals optioned LHP Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Omaha.

    Advice: The 26-year-old southpaw was just brought up on Thursday, but he’ll head back to Triple-A on Saturday to make room on the active roster for Austin Nola. Veneziano has posted a 4.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP and a 2/1 K/BB ratio over two innings in his time with the Royals this season. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
     
  • Trevor Richards goes two scoreless as opener
    Trevor Richards tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings with one strikeout in a no-decision against the Guardians on Saturday.

    Advice: Richards took the mound as the opener in Saturday’s contest against the Guardians. He tossed a scoreless first inning, working around a leadoff single in the second, and recorded the first out in the third before he was replaced at 31 pitches. The 31-year-old right-hander has been excellent out of the bullpen for Toronto, posting a 3.09 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and a 34/15 K/BB ratio across 35 innings. Rotoworld 51 minutes ago
     
  • Carlos Carrasco surrenders five runs in loss
    Carlos Carrasco allowed five runs with two strikeouts over five innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.

    Advice: Carrasco started with a clean first inning, then ran into some trouble in the second. The Blue Jays would bring two runs in on a walk and three hits before Carrasco could record an out. He got out of the frame with three runs scored. A walk and a hit made it four runs after four innings. Carrasco hit two batters in the fifth and allowed one more run before his day was done. The 37-year-old right-hander ends the day with a 5.80 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and a 44/21 K/BB ratio across 59 innings. He’ll take on the Blue Jays once again in Cleveland on Friday. Rotoworld 52 minutes ago
     
  • Has Grade 2 oblique strain
    Wicks was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Craig Counsell didn't offer much of a timeline for Wicks' recovery, mentioning only that Wicks was "going to miss some time." However, a Grade 2 sprain likely indicates that Wicks will be sidelined for significantly longer than the minimum 15 days, leaving his rotation spot to Kyle Hendricks for the foreseeable future. Wicks sustained the injury Friday during his first start since April after spending a month on the IL due to a forearm injury. Rotowire.com Today, 2:17 pm
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  • Jordan Wicks diagnosed with Grade 2 oblique strain
    Jordan Wicks was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain.

    Advice: That’s certainly not the news that the Cubs were hoping for. Now rather than missing just a couple of weeks, it’s likely that the 24-year-old southpaw will be looking at an extended absence. Kyle Hendricks is expected to hold down Wicks’ spot in the Cubs’ rotation for the foreseeable future. Rotoworld Today, 2:11 pm
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  • Rehab assignment starting Sunday
    Martin (personal) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: After initially being expected to start his rehab assignment Saturday, Martin will actually get going with Worcester on Sunday. The right-hander has been working his way back from a stretch of heightened anxiety, missing the last month of action. Rotowire.com Today, 1:58 pm
     
  • Brewers outright James Meeker to Triple-A
    Brewers sent RHP James Meeker outright to Triple-A Nashville.

    Advice: The 29-year-old hurler was jettisoned off of the Brewers’ 40-man roster earlier in the week, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the team at the Triple-A level. Rotoworld Today, 1:35 pm
     
  • Devin Williams (back) nearing mound work
    Brewers’ manager Pat Murphy told reporters on Saturday that Devin Williams (back) remains on track to return after the All-Star break.

    Advice: Murphy also noted that the 29-year-old hurler is expected to get on a mound soon as he continues his recovery from a pair of stress fractures in his back. While Trevor Megill has been outstanding in his stead, Williams is one of the premiere closers in all of baseball and should jump right back into the Brewers’ ninth inning role as soon as he’s healthy enough to do so. Rotoworld Today, 1:02 pm