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  • Mitch Keller spins seven scoreless frames vs. Reds
    Mitch Keller struck out seven over seven scoreless innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the Reds.

    Advice: Keller traded zeroes with Reds ace Hunter Greene during Wednesday afternoon’s matinee at PNC Park, limiting Cincinnati’s injury-depleted lineup to just two hits and a pair of walks over seven nearly-flawless frames. He generated only nine swinging strikes, but consistently filled up the strike zone, finishing with a robust 34 percent CSW. The 28-year-old righty has been impressive of late, surrendering three earned runs or fewer in eight of his last nine outings since April 30. He’ll bring a pristine 3.11 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 85/24 K/BB ratio across 92 2/3 innings (15 starts) into a rematch on Tuesday against the Pirates at hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. Rotoworld 44 minutes ago
    Mitch KellerPIT - SP
    W, 1-0 vs CIN
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  • Hunter Greene posts nine strikeouts vs. Pirates
    Hunter Greene matched a season-high with nine strikeouts over 6 1/3 shutout innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the Pirates.

    Advice: Greene locked horns with Pirates starter Mitch Keller in a throwback pitcher’s duel on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park, limiting Pittsburgh’s lineup to just four baserunners (two hits and a pair of hit batters) into the seventh inning. The hard-throwing 24-year-old right-hander’s four-seam fastball velocity was up slightly in this one to 98.5 mph as he generated an impressive 17 swinging strikes, with 16 of those courtesy of his fastball/slider combo. It was a relief to see him avoid handing out any free passes in this one after issuing a season-high five walks in his previous outing. He’ll carry a solid 3.35 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 98/37 K/BB ratio across 88 2/3 innings (15 starts) into a rematch against the Pirates on Tuesday back in Cincinnati. Rotoworld 45 minutes ago
     
  • Nolan Arenado exits after taking pitch off right elbow
    Nolan Arenado left Wednesday’s game against the Marlins after being hit on the right elbow by a pitch.

    Advice: Arenado was still in a whole lot of pain and not moving his arm as he was helped off. José Fermín replaced him in the contest. If Arenado goes on the IL, Fermín would stand to benefit, but the Cardinals could also give Brandon Donovan more infield time. Rotoworld 45 minutes ago
    Nolan ArenadoSTL - 3B
    L, 3-4 @MIA
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  • Shelved with back inflammation
    The Guardians placed Sandlin on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with lower back inflammation, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

    Advice: Sandlin's move to the IL comes three days after he was lit up for three earned runs on three hits and two walks while failing to record an out in his relief appearance in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. The Guardians called up right-hander Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus to replace Sandlin in the bullpen. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago
    Nick SandlinCLE - RP
    3:40 pm vs SEA
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    IL15
     
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (lat) gets good news after MRI
    Eduardo Rodriguez’s MRI over the weekend came back as hoped, and he could throw off a mound next week.

    Advice: Rodriguez has been sidelined since the spring with a lat strain. The best-case scenario at this point is probably for a return shortly after the All-Star break. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
     
  • Alek Thomas’s rehab assignment on hold
    Alek Thomas’s rehab assignment is again on hold as he deals with soreness, but he could resume playing in games this weekend.

    Advice: Thomas has had a tough time making his way back from a hamstring injury suffered March 31. He had a significant setback on his original rehab assignment in early May, and while this doesn’t seem to be nearly as serious, his body continues to hold him back. Thomas last played for the Rookie ACL Diamondbacks on Monday, going 3-for-3 with a double. Rotoworld 50 minutes ago
    Alek ThomasAZ - OF
    1:05 pm @WSH
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    IL10
     
  • Drawing fifth straight start
    Schneemann will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

    Advice: Schneemann will make his fifth straight start and will occupy his third different position over that span. The utility player has already been used at six different positions since being called up at the beginning of the month and is maintaining a 1.115 OPS over his first 33 big-league plate appearances. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
     
  • Not in Cleveland lineup
    Rocchio is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mariners.

    Advice: Rocchio will get a routine day off after starting in each of the previous seven contests. Daniel Schneemann will cover shortstop for the Guardians in Rocchio's stead. Rotowire.com 57 minutes ago
     
  • Rehab assignment paused
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Thomas' (hamstring) rehab assignment has been paused due to "general soreness," Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Lovullo added that he's "very" optimistic Thomas will be able to resume the rehab assignment later this week, so it would appear this isn't a significant setback. Thomas had a bigger setback back in early May with his left hamstring, an injury which has kept him on the shelf since early April. The goal has been for Thomas to be activated June 25 at the start of a homestand, but that date might be pushed back a bit now even if he's able to resume playing rehab games this weekend. Rotowire.com Today, 11:25 am
    Alek ThomasAZ - OF
    1:05 pm @WSH
    New Player Note
    IL10