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  • Heading for second opinion
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Alzolay (forearm) will receive a second opinion on his flexor strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Advice: The right-hander landed on the injured list with a flexor strain last week, and news of a second opinion isn't an encouraging development. Alzolay remains without a clear timeline for his return and should be considered out indefinitely as he continues to be evaluated. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
     
  • Making next rehab start Friday
    Uquidy (forearm) will make a rehab start Friday with Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The right-hander threw 59 pitches in his previous outing Saturday and is expected to build up to 70-to-75 pitches Friday. If all goes well, Urquidy could step into Houston's rotation during the four-game series in Seattle next week. Rotowire.com 33 minutes ago
    José UrquidyHOU - SP,RP
    5:10 pm vs LAA
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Returning from suspension Sunday
    Blanco (suspension) will be added to Houston's active roster to start Sunday at Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The Astros unsurprisingly won't waste any time reinserting Blanco into the rotation upon the completion of his 10-game ban. The right-hander threw live batting practice Monday and shouldn't face any significant limitations in his first start back. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
    Ronel BlancoHOU - SP,RP
    5:10 pm vs LAA
    New Player Note
    SUSP
     
  • Cash: Ryan Pepiot starting Wednesday vs. Red Sox
    Ryan Pepiot (leg) will start on Wednesday against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Pepiot will be activated to take the ball on Wednesday against Boston after landing on the injured list earlier this month with a leg bruise after being hit by a 107.5 mph comebacker. The 26-year-old righty gets a decent matchup right away against the Red Sox at pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field. Rotoworld 37 minutes ago
    Ryan PepiotTB - SP,RP
    3:50 pm vs BOS
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Adbert Alzolay (forearm) heads for second opinion
    Adbert Alzolay is getting a second opinion on his right forearm.

    Advice: Not great. Alzolay hit the injured list earlier this month with a right forearm strain and the fact that he’s seeking multiple medical opinions seems to indicate that he could be facing an extended absence. There should be some clarity on his status later this week, but it’s looking unlikely that he’ll be back anytime soon. Rotoworld 40 minutes ago
     
  • José Urquidy (forearm) to make another rehab start
    José Urquidy (forearm) will make another minor league rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Sugar Land.

    Advice: Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters the hope is to build up Urquidy’s pitch count to roughly 80 in his likely final rehab tune-up outing. The 29-year-old righty should be ready to make his season debut at some point later next week. Rotoworld Today, 2:14 pm
    José UrquidyHOU - SP,RP
    5:10 pm vs LAA
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Espada: Ronel Blanco likely back Sunday vs. A’s
    Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Ronel Blanco will likely start on Sunday against the Athletics.

    Advice: Blanco is currently serving an automatic 10-game suspension for violating the league’s illegal foreign substance rules, but he’s in line for a tasty matchup in his return against the struggling Athletics. Fantasy managers should prepare to get him back in their lineups later this week. Rotoworld Today, 2:12 pm
    Ronel BlancoHOU - SP,RP
    5:10 pm vs LAA
    New Player Note
    SUSP
     
  • Reinstated from IL
    Alexander (ribs) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: Alexander was placed on the 15-day injured list at the end of March with a left rib contusion. The left-hander fired a scoreless seventh inning with a strikeout in his most recent rehab assignment for Triple-A Las Vegas. With his return, Tyler Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 2:12 pm
     
  • A’s activate Scott Alexander for Tuesday return
    Athletics activated LHP Scott Alexander from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Alexander will make his Oakland debut following a seven-week stint on the injured list at the outset of the season recovering from a stress reaction in his left ribs. The 34-year-old southpaw figures to pitch in middle relief intially, but could find himself in the late-inning mix at some point. Rotoworld Today, 2:05 pm