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  • Throwing off mound
    Francis (forearm) threw a bullpen session Monday and is slated to throw two simulated innings Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Barring any sort of setback, Francis is expected to embark on a rehab assignment shortly after his simulated game Thursday. He will serve as a starter while on his assignment, but he will likely be limited to a long relief role once he returns to the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old righty posted an 8.59 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 14.2 innings before landing on the injured list April 25. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting again Tuesday
    Soler (shoulder) isn't in the Giants' lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Although Soler's shoulder injury has now kept him out of the lineup for three consecutive games, the Giants have not said anything that would suggest a future move to the IL for the 32-year-old slugger. His absence Tuesday will allow Wilmer Flores to serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
    Jorge SolerSF - OF
    5:40 pm @COL
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  • Jorge Soler (shoulder) out Tuesday vs. Rockies
    Jorge Soler (shoulder) remains absent from the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Rockies.

    Advice: It’s a tough break for fantasy managers as Soler will wind up missing an extremely favorable matchup against Rockies righty Dakota Hudson at Coors Field. The 32-year-old righty has been out since last weekend due to right shoulder soreness. He remains day-to-day for now. It’s possible he’ll be available off the bench, but that remains to be seen. It’ll be Wilmer Flores at designated hitter in his absence. Rotoworld 16 minutes ago
    Jorge SolerSF - OF
    5:40 pm @COL
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  • Garrett Whitlock (oblique) facing hitters Friday
    Garrett Whitlock (oblique) will face hitters on Friday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: Whitlock is expected to progress to a minor league rehab assignment next week, which puts him on track to rejoin Boston’s starting rotation mix at some point in mid-to-late May. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
     
  • Set to face hitters
    Whitlock (oblique) will throw live batting practice Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Assuming all goes well during his live BP session, Whitlock will move onto a rehab assignment next week, though it's unclear if he will require more than one start in the minors. The 27-year-old right-hander has been on the injured list since April 17 and just began his throwing program Saturday. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
     
  • Chris Martin available in relief on Tuesday night
    Chris Martin (shoulder) is available for Tuesday’s game against the Braves.

    Advice: Martin was held out over the weekend due to soreness in his non-throwing shoulder, but all indications are that he’s ready to roll for Tuesday’s series opener down in Atlanta. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • José Urquidy (forearm) faces hitters on Tuesday
    José Urquidy (forearm) faced hitters on Tuesday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: A minor league rehab assignment seems to be on the near horizon for Urquidy, who has been on the shelf since spring training recovering from right forearm inflammation. The 29-year-old righty figures to need at least a couple rehab starts before returning to Houston’s starting rotation. Rotoworld 26 minutes ago
    José UrquidyHOU - SP,RP
    4:05 pm @NYY
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  • Darell Hernaiz exits Tuesday with ankle injury
    Darell Hernaiz was removed from Tuesday’s lopsided affair against the Rangers with a left ankle injury.

    Advice: Hernaiz suffered the injury during the early stages of the one-sided contest when he stepped awkwardly on the first-base bag attempting to beat out an infield hit. The 22-year-old infielder should be considered day-to-day for now. Rotoworld 28 minutes ago
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    Bot 6, 3-15 vs TEX
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  • Espada: Cristian Javier to return this weekend
    Cristian Javier (neck) will return this weekend to start against the Tigers.

    Advice: Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed what was being widely speculated that Javier would return to Houston’s injury-plagued starting rotation mix after making a minor league rehab start on Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi. The 27-year-old righty might need some time to knock off the rust, but there likely won’t be any workload restrictions after throwing 68 pitches in his lone rehab outing. Rotoworld 30 minutes ago