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  • D-backs get Matt Bowman from Twins in trade
    Diamondbacks acquired RHP Matt Bowman from the Twins for cash considerations.

    Advice: Bowman heads to Arizona shortly after being designated for assignment earlier this week by Minnesota. The 32-year-old reliever made five relief appearances for the Twins after being brought up back in mid-April from Triple-A St. Paul. He’ll fortify the Diamondbacks’ injury-depleted bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 5:34 pm
     
  • D-backs option Blake Walston to Triple-A
    Diamondbacks optioned LHP Blake Walston to Triple-A Reno.

    Advice: Walston made his big-league debut earlier this week, allowing two runs over three innings with five strikeouts and four walks over 3 2/3 innings in relief against the Dodgers. The 22-year-old rookie southpaw heads back to the minors for now, but should be back up at some point in the near future. Rotoworld Today, 5:33 pm
     
  • Headed to Arizona
    The Twins traded Bowman to the Diamondbacks for cash considerations Thursday.

    Advice: Bowman was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday to make room for Jhoan Duran. Bowman appeared in five games for Minnesota this season, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six over 7.2 innings. To make room for Bowman, the Diamondbacks optioned southpaw Blake Walston to Triple-A Reno, while Merrill Kelly (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 5:32 pm
     
  • D-backs transfer Merrill Kelly to 60-day IL
    Diamondbacks transferred RHP Merrill Kelly to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: The procedural move opens up a spot on Arizona’s 40-man roster. The 35-year-old veteran right-hander is facing a lengthy absence after landing on the shelf last week with a right shoulder strain. Rotoworld Today, 5:32 pm
     
  • Justin Lawrence heads to paternity list
    Rockies placed RHP Justin Lawrence on the paternity list.

    Advice: Lawrence will be away from the club for the next few days on paernity leave. The 29-year-old righty has a pair of saves this season to go along with a calamitous 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 10/5 K/BB ratio across 10 innings (11 appearances). Rotoworld Today, 5:27 pm
     
  • Expected to go on paternity list
    The Rockies are set to place Lawrence on the paternity list for Colorado's upcoming series against Pittsburgh, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: With Lawrence expected to miss the upcoming series, the Rockies will likely turn to Jake Bird for save situations. Lawrence has two saves over 11 games this season with a 7.20 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 10 innings. Right-hander Angel Chivilli is expected to be called up from Double-A Hartford due to Lawrence being on the paternity list. Rotowire.com Today, 5:25 pm
     
  • Julio Urías pleads no contest to misdemeanor
    Julio Urías pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic battery charge earlier this week.

    Advice: Urías will be placed on 36 months probation. He must also complete 30 days of community service, complete a year-long domestic violence counseling program, pay a fee to a domestic violence fund, pay restitution to the victim and abide by a protective order. He’s also forbidden from possessing any weapons. With the criminal proceedings concluded, Major League Baseball will presumably conclude its own investigation into the matter. The 27-year-old left-hander has been on administrative leave since last September and is currently a free agent. He will likely become the first player in league history to receive multiple suspensions under the joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. It’s extremely unlikely he’ll ever pitch in the majors ever again. Rotoworld Today, 3:53 pm
     
  • Plays catch Wednesday
    Manager Brandon Hyde said Wells (elbow) played catch Wednesday and will be sent in for additional testing, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Hyde didn't specify whether Wells' upcoming tests were part of a pre-planned arrangement, or if the tests were ordered up because he didn't respond as well to playing catch as expected. Either way, Wells' status will be worth tracking in the days to come as he builds his way back up from right elbow inflammation. Wells is eligible to return from the 15-day injured list Friday, but his return shouldn't be viewed as imminent, considering that he hasn't resumed throwing off a mound since being deactivated. Rotowire.com Today, 3:47 pm
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  • Phillies outright Ricardo Pinto to Triple-A
    Phillies sent RHP Ricardo Pinto outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

    Advice: Pinto has the option to elect free agency, but could wind up sticking around as extra organizational relief depth. The 30-year-old righty made it back to the majors this year for the first time since 2019, getting into six contests for the Phillies before being jettisoned from the club’s 40-man roster. Rotoworld Today, 3:45 pm