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  • Removed early Tuesday
    Blackmon was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

    Advice: Blackmon appeared to grab at his right leg while running from first to third base on a single during the first inning, and Elehuris Montero pinch hit for him during the second. The Rockies will take a look at Blackmon to determine the exact nature of his injury, and more information on his status should be available soon. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
     
  • Irvin gives up four runs in loss to Diamondbacks
    Jake Irvin allowed four earned runs on eight hits over five innings while striking out two in Tuesday’s loss to the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Irvin allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base, but it was the two-run homer by Ketel Marte that put him in a hole early. Irvin would go on to pitch two scoreless innings before surrendering two more runs in the fifth, which would be his final inning. It was just the second time this year that Irvin has allowed four or more runs in an outing, as he’s been one of the core members of a Nationals rotation that has surprised in the first half of the season. Irvin will look to get back on track in his next start, which is scheduled for Sunday against the Rockies. Rotoworld 39 minutes ago
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  • Cecconi pitches six scoreless frames to down Nats
    Slade Cecconi pitched six scoreless innings while allowing three hits and striking out six to pick up the win on Tuesday against the Nationals.

    Advice: Cecconi was locked in on Tuesday night as the righty turned in his best start of the year against a hapless Nationals lineup. Cecconi struck out six batters on the evening and didn’t walk a batter, with two of his three hits allowed coming from C.J. Abrams. Entering the day with a 5.90 ERA, Cecconi has had his share of solid outings mixed with some forgettable ones. He’s allowed three earned runs or less in three of his last four starts and will look to follow this start with another strong performance on Sunday against the Phillies. Rotoworld 43 minutes ago
     
  • Throwing off mound Thursday
    Blackburn (foot) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Thursday will mark the first time Blackburn has thrown off a mound since he landed on the injured list May 13 due to a fracture in his right foot. He isn't expected to return until after the All-Star break, but a more precise return timeline for the 30-year-old may emerge after he throws a few additional bullpen sessions and progresses to facing live hitters. Rotowire.com Today, 5:31 pm
     
  • Joey Loperfido dealing with left hand inflammation
    Astros OF prospect Joey Loperfido is dealing with left hand inflammation.

    Advice: This explains why Loperfido has been held out of game action since last Friday when he went 3-for-5 with a triple and three RBI for Triple-A Sugar Land. The 25-year-old slugging prospect, who seems to have a path to at-bats in Houston in the near future, was able to take batting practice on Tuesday and should return to game action this week. It shouldn’t be long before he gets another shot with the Astros, especially with José Abreu no longer in the picture. Rotoworld Today, 5:28 pm
     
  • Set for bullpen session
    Stripling (elbow) will throw a bullpen session in Oakland on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Stripling has already held catch sessions where he's thrown from 105 feet and Tuesday's the next step in his recovery from a strained right elbow. The 34-year-old will likely toss at least one more bullpen session before embarking on some sort of rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 5:24 pm
     
  • Blue Jays release Daniel Vogelbach
    Blue Jays released 1B Daniel Vogelbach.

    Advice: Vogelbach went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 31-year-old slugger struggled to a .578 OPS with one homer in 79 plate appearances over 31 games this season in his Blue Jays debut. He should be able to latch on somewhere as a bench option, but his days as a relevant fantasy contributor in deeper mixed leagues are probably finished. Rotoworld Today, 4:45 pm
     
  • White Sox release lefty reliever Tim Hill
    White Sox released LHP Tim Hill.

    Advice: Hill went unclaimed on waivers, with zero clubs interested in picking up the remaining portion of his one-year, $1.8 million contract, after being removed last week from Chicago’s 40-man roster. The 34-year-old lefty figures to latch on somewhere in the coming weeks, but might have to settle for a minor league contract after posting a lackluster 5.87 ERA, 2.22 WHIP and 13/10 K/BB ratio across 23 innings (27 appearances) this season in his White Sox debut. Rotoworld Today, 4:42 pm
     
  • Alek Manoah undergoes Tommy John surgery
    Alek Manoah underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on Monday.

    Advice: It ended up being a hybrid ligament replacement with an internal brace procedure that is expected to keep Manoah sidelined for the next 12-14 months. The 26-year-old righty wound up making just five starts this season for Toronto. At this point, it’s getting difficult to envision him being fantasy-relevant ever again. Rotoworld Today, 4:34 pm