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  • Earns first win
    Gaddis (1-0) earned the win, allowing a hit in two-thirds of an inning without being charged with a run Thursday versus the Red Sox. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

    Advice: Gaddis allowed an inherited runner to score, which cut the Guardians' lead to 5-4 at the time. He was able to escape the jam, and he was ultimately credited with the win despite being the third reliever to pitch after starter Triston McKenzie. Gaddis has not been charged with a run over 12.1 innings this season, adding a 16:3 K:BB and six holds across 13 appearances. The right-hander's strong start to the campaign has earned him a setup role, though Thursday's outing shows that he's trusted to work in any high-leverage situation. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
     
  • Sent back to minors
    Morris was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

    Advice: Morris was called up to the majors Saturday but did not make an appearance. He'll head back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he's allowed six earned runs and maintained a 9:6 K:BB across eight innings early on in the campaign. Rotowire.com 32 minutes ago
     
  • Shuttled back to Indy
    Ryan was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: Ryan has had success in the majors this season, maintaining a 3.00 ERA with a 13:5 K:BB across 12 innings. He threw 1.2 scoreless frames Thursday against the Brewers, so this move is likely just a roster shuffle to get a fresh arm in the Pirates' bullpen in the short term. No corresponding move was announced. Rotowire.com Today, 7:12 pm
     
  • Mason Miller records four-out save vs. Yankees
    Mason Miller recorded a four-out save on Thursday against the Yankees.

    Advice: Miller might be the most electrifying pitcher in baseball at the moment. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay handed him the ball for a four-out save opportunity at Yankee Stadium and he immediately responded by striking out Jose Trevino on a 101 mph fastball to end the eighth inning. He came back out to protect a two-run lead in the final frame and recorded two additional strikeouts to successfully work around a one-out infield single from Anthony Volpe. The hard-throwing 25-year-old former top pitching prospect has converted all six of his save opportunities this season to go along with a microscopic 1.59 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 23/4 K/BB ratio across 11 1/3 innings (nine appearances). Rotoworld Today, 6:42 pm
     
  • Alex Wood goes 5 2/3 innings to beat Yankees
    Alex Wood allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings on Thursday in a win over the Yankees.

    Advice: Wood was tagged for eight hits, but a second-inning solo shot from Jose Trevino represented the lone tally against him in this one. He struck out five and only issued two walks. He’ll carry an underwhelming 6.59 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 25/13 K/BB ratio across 27 1/3 innings (six starts) into a home outing on Tuesday against the Pirates. Rotoworld Today, 6:38 pm
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  • Tosses scoreless frame
    Sborz threw a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Seattle.

    Advice: Sborz, who was activated off the injured list Thursday, retired the side in order, needing just nine pitches. He was placed on the IL due to a shoulder injury April 7 after just three appearances. The back end of the bullpen has changed since then -- Kirby Yates replaced Jose Leclerc as the closer -- but Sborz should remain part of the setup group. Rotowire.com Today, 6:06 pm
     
  • Pirates option Ryder Ryan back to Triple-A
    Pirates optioned RHP Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Advice: Ryan heads back to the minors ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Giants to allow the Pirates to bring in a fresh bullpen arm. The 28-year-old righty has held his own in eight relief appearances this season for Pittsburgh. Rotoworld Today, 5:31 pm
     
  • Marlins activate Huascar Brazoban from restricted list
    Marlins activated RHP Huascar Brazoban from the restricted list.

    Advice: Brazoban missed all of spring training, and the opening month of the regular season, due to visa issues. The 34-year-old righty was a lynchpin for Miami’s bullpen mix over the last two seasons, so his imminent return will certainly provide a lift. He’ll presumably be ready to roll for Friday’s series opener against the Nationals. Rotoworld Today, 5:28 pm
     
  • Cole Ragans collects win in rain-shortened start
    Cole Ragans held the Blue Jays to one run over five innings to collect his first win of the season in a rain-shortened start.

    Advice: Ragans would have been able to go another inning or two if not for a nearly four-hour rain delay that eventually wound up ending the contest altogether. The 26-year-old left-hander bounced back from a dreadful outing last Saturday agains the Orioles when he allowed seven runs in just 1 2/3 innings. A run-scoring single by Ernie Clement in the fourth inning accounted for the only damage against him in this one.. Ragans has mostly looked the part so far in 2024, and he’ll have a rematch with the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Rotoworld Today, 5:17 pm
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