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  • Ian Gibaut (forearm) resumes rehab assignment
    Ian Gibaut (forearm) resumed his minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

    Advice: The 30-year-old right-hander had been working his way back from a forearm strain that he suffered early in spring training, but he was pulled off of the rehab assignment in mid-April after suffering a minor setback. It’s good to hear that he’s back on the mound and trending in the right direction now though. If all goes according to plan, he could be an option for the Reds in a week or two. Rotoworld 7 minutes ago
  • Jhoan Duran to make another rehab outing on Friday
    Jhoan Duran (oblique) will make another appearance in a minor league rehab game on Friday.

    Advice: Duran looked electric in his first appearance at Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, despite allowing a pair of runs on four hits. He also struck out three batters, fired 15 of his 27 pitches for strikes and averaged 98.1 mph on his heater. If all goes well with Friday’s outing, he could then be cleared to rejoin the Twins’ bullpen. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
  • A.J. Puk to pitch out of bullpen once healthy
    Marlins’ manager Skip Schumaker told reporters on Wednesday that A.J. Puk (shoulder) will work out of the team’s bullpen when he returns from the injured list.

    Advice: The 28-year-old left-hander attempted to transition back to the rotation this season, but he wound up making just four starts and compiling a miserable 9.22 ERA, 2.63 WHIP and a 12/17 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings. His already diminished fantasy value will drop down to around zero, unless he can work his way into the closer’s role at some point during the season. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
    A.J. PukMIA - SP,RP
    Top 6, 1-3 @ATL
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • 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 27 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 29 minutes ago
    Miguel SanóLAA - 1B,3B
    L, 5-6 vs BAL
    New Player Note
    DTD
  • 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 32 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 35 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 39 minutes ago
    Austin PruittTEX - SP,RP
    Top 2, 0-1 vs SEA
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • 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 45 minutes ago