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  • 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 35 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 39 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
     
  • 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
     
  • 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
     
  • Washington: José Soriano unlikely to need IL stint
    José Soriano is dealing with an infection.

    Advice: Angels manager Ron Washington elaborated Tuesday that there’s no concern that Soriano will require a trip to the injured list, but likely won’t take the ball until next week. The 25-year-old was scratched from Monday’s start against the Brewers due to abdominal pain. He’s presumably day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Today, 3:40 pm
     
  • Dealing with infection
    Soriano (abdomen) is dealing with an infection according to manager Ron Washington, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Soriano had his turn in the rotation skipped Monday due to abdominal pain and he's expected to be skipped again as he nurses an infection. In regards to a timeline for his return, manager Ron Washington said Tuesday that there's not a concern that Soriano will need to be placed on the injured list, so he'll likely be back before the end of June. Rotowire.com Today, 3:28 pm
     
  • Yankees transfer Clarke Schmidt to 60-day IL
    Yankees transferred RHP Clarke Schmidt to the 60-dau injured list.

    Advice: Nothing has changed regarding Schmidt’s return timetable as the procedural move merely opens up a spot on New York’s 40-man roster. The 28-year-old righty has been on the shelf since late May recovering from a right lat strain and is first-eligible to return on July 26. Rotoworld Today, 3:16 pm