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  • Shaun Anderson gives up six in spot start vs. M’s
    Shaun Anderson gave up six runs in 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday.

    Advice: Anderson gave up nine hits without issuing a walk and striking out three. He pitched a clean second frame, but he gave up two in the first and another four in the third before leaving. The right-hander has an ERA of 12.46 in his limited action, so even if he gets another start, fantasy managers should look almost literally anywhere else before considering him as a streamer. Rotoworld Today, 3:36 pm
     
  • Ronel Blanco holds O’s to one run over seven
    Ronel Blanco allowed one run in seven innings to get a win Saturday over the Orioles.

    Advice: Blanco gave up a homer to Jordan Westburg in the second inning, but it was smooth sailing for the right-hander from that point on. He did put three runners on via walk, but he was able to strike out four and limited the loaded Baltimore lineup at an impressive level. Blanco has been one of the biggest bright spots for the Astros in 2024, and he’ll take a 2.34 ERA into a scheduled start against the Mets next weekend. Rotoworld Today, 3:29 pm
    Ronel BlancoHOU - SP,RP
    W, 5-1 vs BAL
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  • Aroldis Chapman picks up second save of 2024
    Aroldis Chapman picked up a save against the Rays on Saturday despite allowing a run in his inning of work.

    Advice: It’s just the second save of the season for Chapman. The 36-year-old southpaw allowed an RBI double to Yandy Diaz, but it came with the Pirates holding a two-run cushion. Chapman isn’t likely to see many save chances as long as he’s behind David Bednar. Rotoworld Today, 3:16 pm
     
  • Jordan Hicks coughs up two homers vs. Cardinals
    Jordan Hicks was lit up for five runs over four innings on Saturday in a loss to the Cardinals.

    Advice: Hicks was hit extremely hard by his former organization on Saturday afternoon in his return to Busch Stadium as he surrendered six hits, including homers to Paul Goldschmidt and Alec Burleson, which accounted for all of the damage against him. He finished with only one strikeout and also handed out a trio of free passes. The only positive here is that he surpassed his previous career-high single-season mark of 77 2/3 innings, which he set back in 2018, in this one. He’ll bring a solid 3.24 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 69/31 K/BB ratio across 80 2/3 innings (16 starts) into a home outing on Thursday against the Cubs. Rotoworld Today, 2:01 pm
    Jordan HicksSF - SP,RP
    L, 4-9 @STL
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  • Chase Silseth gets hit hard in third rehab start
    Chase Silseth (elbow) was hit hard in his third minor league rehab start at Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, giving up five runs on eight hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work.

    Advice: The 24-year-old right-hander also issued three walks while striking out a pair in the ballgame. He has been abysmal through three starts at the Triple-A level this season, posting a 10.22 ERA, 2.43 WHIP and a 9/11 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings. He did get up to 92 pitches (56 strikes) in the outing though and with the recent injuries to Jose Soriano and Patrick Sandoval, the Angels may have no choice but to bring Silseth up and roll him out at some point next week. Rotoworld Today, 1:46 pm
     
  • Rockies designate Geoff Hartlieb for assignment
    Rockies designated RHP Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.

    Advice: Hartlieb has been removed from Colorado’s 40-man roster after allowing 10 runs (nine earned) with a 7/4 K/BB ratio over nine innings of work (five appearances) this season for the Rockies. The 30-year-old righty will almost certainly pass through waivers unclaimed. Rotoworld Today, 12:57 pm
     
  • DFA'd by Colorado
    The Rockies designated Hartlieb for assignment Saturday.

    Advice: After having his contract selected June 8, Hartlieb appeared in five games for the Rockies, registering a 9.00 ERA and 1.89 WHIP over nine innings. The move corresponds with Colorado selecting the contract of Austin Kitchen from Triple-A Albuquerque. Rotowire.com Today, 12:57 pm
     
  • Gregory Santos (lat) faces hitters on Saturday
    Gregory Santos (lat) faced hitters on Saturday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: Santos continues to progress towards making his Seattle debut after a spring training lat issue put him on the shelf to open the year. There’s a chance he’s ready to bolster the Mariners’ high-leverage relief mix at some point in a couple weeks, barring any setbacks. Rotoworld Today, 12:12 pm
     
  • DFA'd by Houston
    The Astros designated Speas for assignment Saturday.

    Advice: Speas has taken the loss in each of his last two games with Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing five runs on one hit and five walks while striking out three across 1.1 innings. For the season, Speas has an 8.00 ERA and 2.44 WHIP over nine frames in the minors. Rotowire.com Today, 12:05 pm
    Alex SpeasHOU - RP
    W, 5-1 vs BAL
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