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  • Throws another bullpen
    Castro (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Friday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Castro continued to ramp up Friday, building to 26 pitches after tossing 21 pitches in his previous bullpen session. The 29-year-old should be sent on a rehab assignment soon. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
  • Joe Kelly (shoulder) throws bullpen session Friday
    Joe Kelly (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a successful bullpen session on Friday.

    Advice: It’s the second bullpen session that Kelly has thrown on his road back from a right posterior shoulder strain. He should be cleared to face live hitters soon, then after that it’ll likely be a minor league tune-up or two before he’s deemed ready to rejoin the Dodgers’ bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 4:48 pm
    Joe KellyLAD - RP
    7:10 pm vs KC
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • Throwing again at Triple-A
    Bird (elbow) will make another rehab appearance at Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

    Advice: After beginning his rehab assignment in the ACL, Bird pitched a scoreless inning with Albuquerque on Thursday and will come out of the bullpen again Saturday. A return to the big-league roster seems imminent for Bird, who's eligible to return any time. Rotowire.com Today, 4:43 pm
    Jake BirdCOL - RP
    Bot 1, 0-1 vs PIT
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • Starting rehab assignment
    Lawrence (shoulder) will make his first rehab appearance Friday at Triple-A Albuquerque, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

    Advice: Lawrence was placed on the IL on May 27 and has been slowly recovering from a right shoulder strain. Though it's unclear how many rehab appearances he'll require, Lawrence seems poised to return in the next week or two. Rotowire.com Today, 4:38 pm
  • Joining MLB roster
    The Pirates selected Fleming to the active roster Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Fleming will rejoin the Pirates' bullpen after being DFA'd on May 14. He'll take the place of Hunter Stratton (triceps), who was placed on the 15-day IL, on the active roster while Niko Goodrum was designated for assignment to make room for Fleming on the 40-man roster. Fleming has pitched 19 innings with the Pirates this season and owns a 5.68 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP. Rotowire.com Today, 4:22 pm
  • Lands on injured list
    The Pirates placed Stratton on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right triceps strain, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Stratton had to make an early exit from his appearance during the eighth inning of Thursday's game, and he will now officially be sidelined until at least June 29, though it's unclear if he'll be able to return by then. In the meantime, Josh Fleming will come up from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill Stratton's spot in the bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 4:19 pm
  • Pirates promote Josh Fleming from Triple-A Indy
    Pirates selected the contract of LHP Josh Fleming from Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Advice: He’ll take the place of the injured Hunter Stratton (shoulder) in the Pirates’ bullpen. Fleming has already made 17 appearances with the big league club this season, posting an underwhelming 5.68 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and a 13/9 K/BB ratio across 19 innings. Niko Goodrum was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to free up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster. Rotoworld Today, 4:09 pm
  • Pirates place Hunter Stratton on 15-day IL
    Pirates placed RHP Hunter Stratton on the 15-day injured list with a right triceps strain.

    Advice: Stratton suffered the injury during Thursday’s relief appearance against the Cardinals. It’s still unclear how much time he may miss. Josh Fleming was promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place in the Pirates’ bullpen on Friday. Rotoworld Today, 4:07 pm
  • Throws bullpen Friday
    Kelly (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

    Advice: Friday's bullpen was Kelly's second this week, marking a significant advancement in his rehab from a right shoulder strain. He's been sidelined since May 6 due to the issue and will almost certainly require a rehab assignment, which could come soon. Prior to the injury, Kelly hadn't allowed a run in 11 of 12 appearances, but he owns a 4.73 ERA on the year. Rotowire.com Today, 3:51 pm
    Joe KellyLAD - RP
    7:10 pm vs KC
    New Player Note
    IL15