• Hitting live BP
    Votto (ankle) started hitting live BP this week and could start playing games soon, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Votto has been undergoing a slow ramp-up period with a sprained right ankle he sustained in March, and is close to playing in games. Once he's ready, Votto will likely report to Triple-A Buffalo for game action. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
    Joey VottoTOR - 1B
    4:07 pm vs TB
     
  • Gets break Friday
    Rafaela is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Rafaela will get a break as Boston kicks off their series against the Cardinals. The second year major leaguer has played primarily at shortstop this season for the Red Sox, though this is the first game since mid-April that he'll get a break from the field altogether as he's filled in at outfield when not starting at short. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Slated to throw Monday
    Walker (toe) is scheduled to do some throwing Monday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Walker had to depart Thursday's start against the Mets after a comebacker caught his left foot and injured a toe. He was not able to move the toe Thursday but is feeling better Friday. Walker's status for his next start -- tentatively slated for Wednesday at home versus the Rangers -- is up in the air. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Starts playing catch
    Bautista (elbow) is playing catch, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reported Friday.

    Advice: Bautista is continuing to rehab from Tommy John Surgery back in October of 2023 and an additional surgery in February. While a 2024 return hasn't been ruled out and Friday's update was positive, it's highly unlikely Bautista will be ready this season. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
     
  • Scratched due to heel injury
    Garcia was scratched from Friday's lineup in Philadelphia due to a right heel injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Garcia also didn't start Wednesday's game versus the White Sox after his heel got caught by a cleat earlier in the series. The infielder expects to be fine to play Saturday. Ildemaro Vargas has entered the lineup in Garcia's place. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
     
  • Not starting against Toronto
    Siri is not in the lineup for Friday's outing against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Though it appeared the 28-year-old was starting to regain the starting spot at center field, it appears the team will continue to test Jonny DeLuca in the outfield in place of him. Siri has started in five of the last seven matchups for Tampa Bay, but he's struggled to get his bat going this season with a slash line of .174/.264/.294 and 49 strikeouts, and he's seen his playing time go down since the start of the season. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago
     
  • Sent to minors
    Dubin was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Less than 24 hours after making his first career big-league save, Dubin was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move to Parker Mushinski's call-up. In 13.2 innings with the Astros, Dubin logged a 6.59 ERA with a 13:7 K:BB. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago
     
  • Starting rehab stint
    Devenski (knee) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham on Friday.

    Advice: Devenski will take the next step in his recovery from right knee tendinitis, an injury that's kept him sidelined since April 24. It's unclear how long of a rehab assignment he'll need, but he's on track to return before the end of May. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Gets break Friday
    Caballero is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Caballero has started in the majority of games for Tampa Bay at shortstop this season, but he will get a break as the Rays kick off their series with Toronto. The 27-year-old has started all but five of the team's 45 games this season, slashing .252/.309/.360 with 17 stolen bases and 13 RBI. Amed Rosario will get the start in place of Caballero at shortstop and bat seventh against the Blue Jays. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago