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  • Framber Valdez expected to return over the weekend
    Framber Valdez (elbow) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session without issue on Wednesday and is expected to rejoin the Astros’ rotation over the weekend against the Rockies.

    Advice: He’ll start one of the two games against the Rockies in Mexico City, with Ronel Blanco starting the other game. Prior to landing on the injured list, Valdez had posted a 2.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 10/6 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings through his first two starts. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
     
  • Miguel Sanó exits with sore left knee on Wednesday
    Miguel Sanó was pulled from Wednesday’s contest against the Orioles due to soreness in his left knee.

    Advice: The 30-year-old slugger has a history of knee issues, so this is very concerning news. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status prior to Friday’s series opener against the Twins, as there’s a chance that he could require a trip to the injured list. Rotoworld 19 minutes ago
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  • Zack Gelof (abdomen) scratched from A’s lineup
    Zack Gelof was scratched from the Athletics’ starting lineup on Wednesday night due to left abdominal soreness.

    Advice: The dynamic 24-year-old infielder is considered day-to-day. Abraham Toro replaced him in Wednesday’s lineup against the Yankees, batting sixth and playing second base against right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
     
  • Rangers recall Grant Anderson from Triple-A
    Rangers recalled RHP Grant Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock.

    Advice: Anderson seems to be the go-to option every time the Rangers need an extra arm in the bullpen, and he’ll get the call once again with Austin Pruitt (knee) heading to the injured list. The 26-year-old hurler holds an 18.00 ERA, 2.50 WHIP and a 3/0 K/BB ratio over two innings with the Rangers this season. Rotoworld 25 minutes ago
     
  • Rangers place Austin Pruitt (knee) on 15-day IL
    Rangers placed RHP Austin Pruitt on the 15-day injured list with a right meniscus injury.

    Advice: No word from the Rangers yet on the severity of the injury, or how long Pruitt may be sidelined for. Grant Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move to take his place in the club’s bullpen. Pruitt had registered a 12.46 ERA, 2.54 WHIP and a 1/3 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings in four appearances with the big league club. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
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  • Back in majors
    The Rangers recalled Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Anderson has allowed four earned runs across two innings in the majors this season, and he'll now return to Texas with Austin Pruitt (knee) headed to the injured list. The 26-year-old right-hander figures to work exclusively in low-leverage situations while with the Rangers. Rotowire.com 35 minutes ago
     
  • Lands on IL
    The Rangers placed Pruitt on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right meniscus injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Pruitt has been touched four six earned runs across 4.1 innings in his first four appearances, and he'll now be sidelined for the two weeks due to problems with his knee. Grant Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com 39 minutes ago
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  • J.P. Crawford scratched from lineup on Wednesday
    J.P. Crawford was scratched from the Mariners’ starting lineup on Wednesday due to right oblique soreness.

    Advice: The 29-year-old shortstop was in the team’s initial lineup, but he was pulled after being a full participant in pregame workouts. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but oblique injuries are notoriously tricky and almost always wind up requiring a trip to the injured list. Rotoworld 42 minutes ago
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  • Another rehab outing on tap
    Duran (oblique) is scheduled for a second rehab appearance with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: According to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, the right-hander averaged 98.1 mph with his fastball -- down a couple ticks from the usual triple digits -- and surrendered two runs on four hits over one inning during Tuesday's rehab outing, but he felt fine physically during and after the appearance. Duran said he dealt with some mechanical issues during spring training that affected his velocity, and it's possible those problems flared up again. It's unclear how many rehab outings the Twins are looking for, but the 26-year-old could return within the next week if he continues to progress with no issues. Rotowire.com Today, 4:33 pm
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