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  • Rejoining rotation this weekend
    Astros manager Joe Espada said that Brown will make a start during the team's three-game home series versus the Brewers this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Espada didn't specify which day Brown will start, but Friday's series opener looks like the logical target for him to slot back into the rotation. Brown's spot in the rotation looked to be on thin ice after he supplied an 8.89 ERA and 2.20 WHIP over 27.1 innings in his first seven starts of the season, prompting the Astros to skip over his turn this past week. The right-hander was available out of the bullpen for the weekend series in Detroit and excelled in long relief behind Cristian Javier in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Tigers, tossing five innings of one-run ball while tying his season high with seven strikeouts. Houston will move to a six-man rotation this week to accommodate Brown, but he may still need a strong showing against Milwaukee to ensure he sticks in a starting role moving forward, especially with Jose Urquidy's (forearm) return from the injured list on the horizon. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
     
  • Set for 45-pitch sim game
    Medina (knee) is scheduled to throw around 45 pitches Wednesday in a simulated game at extended spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The upcoming sim game will likely represent the final hurdle for Medina to clear in his recovery from a Grade 2 MCL sprain before he heads out on what will likely be a multi-start minor-league rehab assignment. With injuries mounting in the Oakland rotation, Medina should have a starting role with the big club waiting for him once he gets fully stretched out in the minors. Rotowire.com Today, 4:24 pm
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  • Getting shoulder evaluated
    Wood has been sent back to Oakland to have his left shoulder evaluated, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Wood was dealing with shoulder soreness during his start in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners, and the injury seems to be one that's been a problem for him for a while. A stint on the injured list would appear to be a distinct possibility for Wood, but the team is unlikely to make a decision on his status until his evaluation is completed. If Wood isn't able to take the hill for his next turn through the rotation this weekend in Kansas City, the Athletics would likely turn to Kyle Muller or Mitch Spence to start in his place. Rotowire.com Today, 3:56 pm
    Alex WoodOAK - SP,RP
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  • Slated for elbow surgery
    Waldichuk will undergo left elbow surgery Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Waldichuk elected to have a more conservative procedure after being diagnosed with a UCL sprain and flexor strain last October, but he recently had a setback and will require another operation. The Athletics won't provide more details until Waldichuk's surgery is completed Wednesday, but the upcoming procedure promises to be more invasive and will likely prevent him from pitching this season. Rotowire.com Today, 3:51 pm
     
  • White Sox-Nationals postponed
    Flexen and the White Sox won't play Monday against the Nationals after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Advice: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday, with Flexen taking the mound for the first game. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 2-3 record over six starts this season with a 4.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 35.2 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 3:48 pm
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  • Mets recall Fujinami, place him on injured list
    Mets recalled RHP Shintaro Fujinami from Triple-A Syracuse and placed him on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

    Advice: They’re probably doing this in anticipation of shifting him to the 60-day IL at some point. Fujinami last pitched for Syracuse on May 3. He had a 14.09 ERA and a 9/17 K/BB ratio in 7 2/3 innings in Triple-A. Rotoworld Today, 3:44 pm
     
  • Alex Wood having sore shoulder examined
    Alex Wood, who admitted to soreness after Sunday’s outing, is having his shoulder examined in Oakland.

    Advice: Wood said it was something he thought he could pitch through, but Sunday’s miserable outing against the Mariners seems to have brought that to an end for now. It’d be a big blow to the A’s to lose their third starting pitcher in a week. With Joey Estes and Aaron Brooks already replacing Joe Boyle and Paul Blackburn, Osvaldo Bido is probably next in line. Rotoworld Today, 3:23 pm
    Alex WoodOAK - SP,RP
    Top 3, 0-1 @HOU
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  • Ken Waldichuk to undergo elbow surgery
    Ken Waldichuk will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday, the A’s said.

    Advice: Waldichuk was diagnosed with a sprained UCL after his final schedule start last year, though the A’s never revealed that until December. He was hoping to resume pitching in minor league games this month, but it seems his rehab stalled. The A’s have yet to say exactly what this surgery will address — that will come after the procedure — but it seems doubtful that Waldichuk will pitch this season. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 pm
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Brewers optioned Junk to Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Junk's latest stint in the majors lasted just a few days and he didn't make an appearance. Joel Payamps is back from the bereavement list to absorb Junk's roster spot. Rotowire.com Today, 3:09 pm