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  • Diamondbacks option Saalfrank to Triple-A
    Diamondbacks optioned LHP Andrew Saalfrank to Triple-A Reno.

    Advice: Saalfrank has struggled mightily in two appearances out of the Diamondbacks’ bullpen this season, posting a 36.00 ERA and 6.00 WHIP in his inning of work. Blake Walston was recalled in a corresponding move. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Diamondbacks recall Blake Walston from Triple-A
    Diamondbacks recalled LHP Blake Walston from Triple-A Reno.

    Advice: It’s the first trip to the big leagues for the 22-year-old southpaw. He’ll add depth and length to a Diamondbacks’ bullpen in need of both at the moment. Andrew Saalfrank was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Rotoworld 19 minutes ago
     
  • Bailey Ober gives up four runs, wins anyway
    Bailey Ober won despite allowing four runs in six innings Wednesday against the White Sox.

    Advice: It’s Ober’s worst start since he gave up eight runs on March 31, but still not too shabby. He’s sporting a 3-1 record, a 4.55 ERA and an excellent 1.04 WHIP. Next up is a home start versus the Mariners. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • Tracking toward return next week
    Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that he expects Montas (forearm) to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible May 7 or the day after, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Montas was placed on the IL on April 22 with a bruised right forearm, which he sustained when he was struck by a line drive in his start a day earlier. Bell noted that Montas threw a side session Monday without issue, and the right-hander will throw one more bullpen session later this week as a final test of his health. If all goes well, Montas should rejoin the rotation for the Reds' three-game series with the Diamondbacks that begins next Tuesday. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Steven Wilson walks three versus Twins
    Steven Wilson walked three and allowed two unearned runs while getting two outs in relief versus the Twins on Wednesday.

    Advice: With Michael Kopech hardly being a sure thing, it’d be nice if there were a clear No. 2 reliever on the White Sox. However, Wilson’s velocity is down and he has an ugly 10/9 K/BB ratio in 13 1/3 innings. John Brebbia is having similar issues after missing more of the spring, and while rookie Jordan Leasure possesses a nice 3.00 ERA, his 8/6 K/BB ratio in 12 innings doesn’t inspire much confidence. Someone else might step up in time. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • Optioned back down
    Saalfrank was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

    Advice: The southpaw slinger will head back to the Aces after being brought up in late April. Saalfrank appeared in two games during his quick tenure with the Diamondbacks, and he allowed four earned runs over one inning. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Faces hitters Wednesday
    Urquidy (forearm) threw live batting practice before Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Urquidy was able to throw 30 pitches without any problems during Wednesday's session. The 29-year-old righty will likely throw one more round of BP before embarking on a rehab assignment in the minors, though it's unclear when that may be. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
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  • Recalled to majors
    Walston was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

    Advice: Walston didn't make the cut for Arizona's Opening Day roster, but he will get a chance to play with the team after five years in the minors. The lefty pitcher has logged a 4.79 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over 20.2 innings in five games played with the Reno Aces so far this year. The 22-year-old will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game and could work in long relief since he's pitched out of Reno's rotation. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Could begin rehab assignment soon
    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Burdi (hip) could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment soon, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

    Advice: Placed on the 15-day injured list April 19 with right hip inflammation, Burdi doesn't look as though he'll be in store for an especially lengthy stint on the shelf. Burdi struck out eight over 6.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen prior to being placed on the IL. Rotowire.com 48 minutes ago