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  • Edwin Díaz to start rehab assignment this week
    Edwin Díaz (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday.

    Advice: Díaz threw a bullpen session on Tuesday without any issues and the Mets are hoping to have one of their primary closing options back on June 11, when first eligible to return. The electrifying 30-year-old righty hit the injured list back in late May with a right shoulder impingement. He’s struggled this season, but remains arguably the best option for New York manager Carlos Mendoza moving forward over Adam Ottavino, Jake Diekman and Reed Garrett. Rotoworld Today, 2:23 pm
     
  • Albert Suárez to start Wednesday vs. Blue Jays
    Albert Suárez will start on Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Suárez allowed one run over five innings last Friday against the division-rival Rays and will continue filling the void created by injuries to Kyle Bradish (elbow) and Dean Kremer (triceps). The 34-year-old is a tricky streaming option for fantasy managers given his lack of strikeout upside, but given Toronto’s persistent offensive struggles, he might be worthy of a gamble in deeper mixed leagues. Rotoworld Today, 2:20 pm
     
  • Initial MRI encouraging
    Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Gasser (elbow) might miss some time but that the first MRI looked "pretty normal," Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Advice: The left-hander will receive a second opinion for the tightness and soreness in his elbow, but the initial imaging results are encouraging. Gasser still seems unlikely to avoid a stint on the injured list given it's an elbow issue, but the Brewers have yet to make an official roster move. Rotowire.com Today, 2:18 pm
     
  • A’s activate Sean Newcomb on Tuesday for ’24 debut
    Athletics activated LHP Sean Newcomb from the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: Newcomb will be available in relief out of Oakland’s bullpen for Tuesday’s series opener against the Mariners. The 30-year-old southpaw underwent a pair of knee surgeries during the offseason and is expected to return in a relief role for Oakland. He’s several years removed from being one of the better pitching prospects in baseball with the Braves and is merely extra organizational depth at this stage in his career. He can be ignored in all fantasy formats at this juncture. Rotoworld Today, 2:16 pm
     
  • A’s transfer Paul Blackburn to 60-day IL
    Athletics transferred RHP Paul Blackburn to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: The procedural move opens up a spot on Oakland’s 40-man roster. Blackburn hit the injured list back in mid-May with a stress reaction in his right foot and is going to be out until sometime in mid-July. Rotoworld Today, 2:13 pm
     
  • A’s outright Aaron Brooks to Triple-A
    Athletics sent RHP Aaron Brooks outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: Brooks went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. The 34-year-old righty made four underwhelming starts for the rebuilding Athletics and will most likely wind up electing free agency. Rotoworld Today, 2:11 pm
     
  • Reinstated from IL
    The Athletics reinstated Newcomb (knee) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: Newcomb has been on the injured list all season due to irritation in his left knee, but he has now been given the green light to return to Oakland's bullpen after making four rehab appearances. The 30-year-old southpaw gave up two earned runs in six innings during his assignment but will likely be given low-leverage opportunities as he gets used to facing big-league hitters once again. Brady Basso was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 2:08 pm
     
  • MRI comes back clean on Robert Gasser’s left elbow
    Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that an MRI on Robert Gasser’s left elbow came back clean for any structural damage.

    Advice: It’s an extremely encouraging development for Gasser as it means he’ll likely avoid an extended absence or potential surgery. However, he’s waiting for a second opinion before speaking to reporters. The 25-year-old rookie southpaw is dealing with elbow soreness and tightness, which will almost certainly send him to the injured list, but it doesn’t appear to be a worst-case scenario for now. Rotoworld Today, 2:05 pm
     
  • Return imminent
    Miller (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list as soon as Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Advice: Miller is done with his rehab assignment and has already rejoined the Tigers in Texas for their series versus the Rangers, but his activation will have to wait at least one day. He's been out since mid-May with right ulnar nerve inflammation in his elbow. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:41 pm