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  • Randy Vasquez exits start after being hit by liner
    Randy Vasquez was removed from Friday night’s start against the Red Sox after being hit in the forearm by a line drive.

    Advice: The batted ball came from Ceddanne Rafaela leading off the fifth inning. Vasquez had allowed just one run on five hits and a walk through his four innings of work while striking out one. It’s a tough break for fantasy managers, as Vasquez had a 9-1 advantage in the ballgame and looked poised to secure a victory in the start. He’ll presumably head for X-rays to rule out any potential fractures and the Padres should have an update on his status shortly. Rotoworld Today, 5:54 pm
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  • Solid in loss
    Tyler (0-1) took the loss against the Phillies on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

    Advice: Tyler opened with four scoreless innings but put runners on the corners with no outs in the fifth. He was able to limit the damage to one run and was pulled with one out to go in the frame at 81 pitches. The Phillies were without recently injured sluggers Bryce Harper (hamstring) and Kyle Schwarber (groin), but Tyler has now allowed three total earned runs with a 6:5 K:BB over 8.2 innings in his first two major-league starts. The 27-year-old likely earned another start next week against the Red Sox. Rotowire.com Today, 5:51 pm
     
  • Kyle Tyler pitches well in loss to Phillies Friday
    Kyle Tyler pitched well in a losing effort against the Phillies on Friday, giving up just one run on four hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work.

    Advice: The 27-year-old right-hander issued a pair of walks while punching out four batters on the evening. The lone tally against him came as Bryson Stott bounced into a fielder’s choice in the fifth inning — the final batter that Tyler would face. He got nine swings and misses on 81 pitches on the night, posting an underwhelming CSW of 20 percent. Tyler will carry a 3.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and a 7/5 K/BB ratio (10 2/3 innings) into Thursday’s matchup against the Red Sox. Rotoworld Today, 5:42 pm
     
  • Rehab assignment pending
    Santos (lat) will start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

    Advice: Santos threw a live BP session Friday without a setback and will be sent out on a minor-league rehab stint Tuesday. Considering he's been out since spring training, Santos should require several rehab appearances before being reinstated. It's unclear if he'll be able to return prior to the All-Star break, but Santos should be activated before the calendar flips to August. Rotowire.com Today, 4:59 pm
     
  • Gregory Santos (lat) ready for rehab assignment
    Gregory Santos (lat) will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

    Advice: Santos has been sidelined since spring training due to a right lat strain. The 24-yera-old right-hander is only expected to need a couple of appearances there before he’s ready to return to the Mariners’ bullpen. If all goes according to plan, he could be ready to return before the end of next week. Rotoworld Today, 4:54 pm
     
  • Throwing off mound Saturday
    Speier (shoulder) is set to throw off a mound Saturday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

    Advice: Speier will pitch off a mound for the first time since being being placed on the IL on June 1, marking a significant step in his recovery from a shoulder strain. He'll likely need to complete a few bullpen sessions before being sent on a minor-league rehab assignment. Rotowire.com Today, 4:52 pm
     
  • Mariners option Cody Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma
    Mariners optioned RHP Cody Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma.

    Advice: Bolton has made 17 appearances out of the Mariners’ bullpen this season, posting a 4.34 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and a 17/9 K/BB ratio across 18 2/3 innings of work. He’ll undoubtedly get another opportunity to pitch at the big-league level before the summer is through. Jhonathan Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move on Friday. Rotoworld Today, 4:46 pm
     
  • Optioned to Tacoma
    The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

    Advice: Bolton appeared in two games for the big club since being recalled June 14, allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.1 innings. Bolton will cede his spot on the 26-man roster to southpaw Jhonathan Diaz. Rotowire.com Today, 4:43 pm
     
  • Devin Williams (back) to throw bullpen Saturday
    Devin Williams (back) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Saturday.

    Advice: The 29-year-old hurler felt great after his first bullpen session, so he’ll continue to ramp up as long as he’s feeling good. He’s also tentatively scheduled to throw his first live batting practice on July 9, assuming that he doesn’t suffer any setbacks along the way. If things go according to plan, he could be ready to return to the Brewers’ bullpen immediately following the All-Star break. Rotoworld Today, 3:22 pm