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  • Released from Astros
    Julks was designated for assignment by the Astros on Friday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

    Advice: Julks will be back on the market after being set down to Triple-A Sugar Land in late March by Houston. The 28-year-old slashed .266/.358/.444 and logged 15 RBI and five HR across 31 games with Sugar Land. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Claimed by Astros
    Speas was claimed off waivers by the Astros Friday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

    Advice: Speas was designated for assignment Wednesday by Oakland after just over a month with the team but has found a new squad just two days later. The righty pitcher has only appeared at the Triple-A level so far this year, logging an 11.32 ERA and 2.28 WHIP across 10.1 IP with Las Vegas. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • Sent down to Triple-A
    Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Amaya's option will make room for Grae Kessinger (shoulder), who was activated from the 10-day IL, on the active roster. Amaya failed to reach safely in his only big league at-bat. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • Back from injured list
    Kessinger (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Kessinger took an extended break to relieve himself of right shoulder discomfort, spending the minimum 10 days on the injured list before being activated Friday. In a corresponding move, Jacob Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Kessinger made just one start with the Astros before his IL stint,. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
     
  • Out of lineup Friday
    Springer is not in the starting lineup for Friday's outing against the Twins.

    Advice: Spring will get his first break since April 30 after he went 5-for-27 with one RBI in six games during that stretch. Cavan Biggio will take right field and bat seventh against Minnesota in place of Springer. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
     
  • Astros designate Corey Julks for assignment
    Astros designated OF Corey Julks for assignment.

    Advice: The 28-year-old has had a solid start to the season at the Triple-A level posting a .802 OPS with five homers and 15 RBI in his first 31 games with Sugar Land. He had an outside chance to make Houston’s Opening Day roster, but the team decided to stash him in the minors. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Julks is picked up by another team while he’s on waivers. Rotoworld 19 minutes ago
     
  • On bench Friday
    Kiermaier is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins

    Advice: Kiermaier will be getting the day off Friday despite the Blue Jays facing the right-handed Joe Ryan. Daulton Varsho will start at center field while Davis Schneider and Cavan Biggio round out Toronto's outfield. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Sits against lefty
    Sanchez is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting outfielder will get a break for the first time since last Friday while the Marlins face southpaw starting pitcher Ranger Suarez. Dane Meyers will get the start at right field while Jazz Chisholm and Bryan De La Cruz join him in the back of the diamond. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
     
  • Resting Friday
    Fortes is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Philadelphia, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Fortes will cede backstop duties to Christian Bethancourt on Friday. In May, Fortes is batting 2-for-14 (.143) with a solo home run. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago