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  • Logan Allen bails out Arizona with 4 2/3 frames in relief
    Logan Allen allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings on Thursday in relief against the Giants.

    Advice: Allen saved Arizona’s bullpen with nearly five frames at Oracle Park following starter Ryne Nelson’s early exit from the contest after just two frames due to a right elbow contusion. He struck out three and only issued one walk. It was his first appearance in the majors since May 15, 2022. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:57 pm
     
  • Dealt to Red Sox
    Gutierrez was traded from Milwaukee to Boston in exchange for cash considerations, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Gutierrez was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Wednesday, though it didn't take him long to land with his third club since the season began. He'll start his Red Sox tenure with Triple-A Worcester, though he's likely to contribute as a long reliever or spot starter for the big-league club at some point in 2024. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:11 pm
     
  • Red Sox acquire Vladimir Gutierrerz from Brewers
    Red Sox acquired RHP Vladimir Gutierrez from the Brewers for cash considerations.

    Advice: Gutierrez provides the Red Sox with some extra organizational pitching depth at Triple-A Worcester. The 28-year-old righty was designated for assignment earlier this week by the Brewers. His lone appearance in the big leagues this season came with the Marlins a couple weeks ago. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:11 pm
     
  • Tyler Alexander starting Friday against Yankees
    Tyler Alexander will start on Friday against the Yankees.

    Advice: Alexander will take the ball for Friday’s series opener at Yankees Stadium following a six-inning bulk relief outing last Sunday against the Giants. The 29-year-old southpaw holds a inflated 6.46 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 12/5 K/BB ratio across 15 1/3 innings (three appearances, one start). He’s not a recommended option for fantasy managers. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:04 pm
     
  • Sidelined by shoulder strain
    Church was placed on the 7-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Church was in the running for a spot in the big-league bullpen during spring training, though he was ultimately optioned to the minors. Since, he's allowed two earned runs across 4.2 innings while posting a 5:3 K:BB with Triple-A Round Rock. It's unclear how long Church will be sidelined. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:53 pm
     
  • Starting Friday
    Alexander will start Friday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Alexander has shifted between a bulk relief and a traditional starting role. It appears he's in line for the latter Friday, and he should have no limitations after working six innings in his last appearance, which came against San Francisco on Sunday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:42 pm
     
  • Earns win in setup role
    Leclerc (1-2) picked up the win Thursday, allowing two walks and striking out two over one scoreless inning in a 9-7 victory over the Tigers.

    Advice: It was a wild affair in Detroit, as the Tigers came back from 4-0 and 7-4 deficits before the Rangers put it away in the final two innings. For Leclerc, it was his first time in what would be a considered a high-leverage spot since he was removed as the team's closer last weekend. He entered with two outs and two inherited runners in the seventh inning and escaped without damage. He became the pitcher of record an inning later when Texas broke a 7-7 tie. He worked around a pair of walks in the eighth before Kirby Yates came in for a four-out save. Since Leclerc lost the closer's job, the right-hander has not allowed a run and struck out six over four innings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:10 pm
     
  • Luke Jackson starting rehab assignment Thursday
    Luke Jackson (back) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Single-A San Jose.

    Advice: Jackson landed on the injured list nearly three weeks ago after suffering a lower back strain during an Opening Day relief appearance against the Padres. The 32-year-old figures to rejoin San Francisco’s high-leverage relief mix at some point before the end of April. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:16 pm
     
  • Rebounds for fifth save
    Clase earned the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over Boston, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

    Advice: It was an encouraging effort from Clase after he'd blown his previous two save opportunities. Despite his recent rough patch, the 26-year-old Clase has been excellent overall to start the year, allowing just one earned run through his first nine innings while striking out seven as he improves to 5-for-7 in save chances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:40 pm