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  • Returning to Triple-A
    The Rangers optioned Leiter to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

    Advice: The right-hander surrendered seven runs over 3.2 frames in his major-league debut Thursday versus the Tigers and will now make his way back to Triple-A. Michael Lorenzen (neck) is poised to make his season debut this weekend to fill out the Rangers' rotation. Leiter could receive another look with the big club later in the year. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
  • Justin Verlander activated for 2024 season debut
    Astros activated RHP Justin Verlander from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: The 41-year-old right-hander will officially make his 2024 season debut on Friday night against the Nationals. He did throw 77 pitches in his latest minor league rehab start at Double-A Corpus Christi, so he shouldn’t be too limited in Friday’s outing against the Nationals. Fantasy managers who have been waiting to deploy the future Hall-of-Famer can feel good about his overall chances on Friday night. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
  • Back from concussion IL
    Megill was activated from the 7-day concussion injured list by the Brewers on Friday.

    Advice: Megill has been sidelined for most of this month after suffering a concussion as a result of a fall when he fainted. He made two scoreless relief appearances on a rehab assignment and is now ready to rejoin the Brewers' relief corps. He could find himself back in the mix for saves in an unsettled bullpen. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
  • Gets another start
    Cannon will start Monday in Minnesota, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: Cannon had a solid major-league debut Wednesday against the Royals, tossing five innings of one-run ball. It has earned him at least one additional start in the majors, although that could be it since Mike Clevinger is due to join the White Sox before long. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
  • Shut down for two more weeks
    Gonzales (forearm) will remain shut down for the next couple weeks, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Gonzales has been sidelined since last week with a left forearm muscle strain. He is not expected to require surgery, but between shut down for multiple weeks and then a build-up period, it sounds like it will be several weeks before he'll be an option for the Pirates again. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
  • Rangers promote Owen White from Triple-A
    Rangers recalled RHP Owen White from Triple-A Round Rock.

    Advice: The Rangers needed a fresh arm to provide innings out of the bullpen over the weekend and White was one of the few healthy options remaining on their 40-man roster. He can be safely ignored for fantasy purposes. Jack Leiter was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Rotoworld 33 minutes ago
  • Will make another rehab start
    Walker (shoulder) will make one more rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday before rejoining the Phillies' rotation, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The Phillies had considered having Walker's next appearance be with the big club, but they've ultimately opted to give him one more tune-up. It sets Walker up for his season debut next weekend in San Diego. Spencer Turnbull has pitched well as Walker's rotation substitute but could lose his spot once Walker returns. Rotowire.com 39 minutes ago
  • Yankees recall Cody Morris
    Yankees recalled RHP Cody Morris from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

    Advice: Morris gets the call up with Nick Burdi heading to the injured list. The 27-year-old has been down at the Triple-A level this season where he’s posted an impressive 1.93 ERA in his four appearances where he’s pitched 9 1/3 innings and has allowed just two earned runs with a 11/6 K/BB ratio. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
  • Confirmed as Friday's starter
    Priester was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and is starting Friday's game against the Red Sox.

    Advice: It'll be Priester's first MLB appearance of the campaign after he missed out on Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster. The 23-year-old righty struggled to a 7.74 ERA over 10 outings in his first taste of the big leagues in 2023, but he pitched well at Triple-A early this season with a 3.95 ERA and 20:5 K:BB across 13.2 frames. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago