• Jasson Domínguez (elbow) continues to progress
    Yankees’ skipper Aaron Boone told a conglomerate of media members on Friday that Jasson Domínguez (elbow) is only “a few weeks” away from starting a minor league rehab assignment.

    Advice: The 21-year-old phenom is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He recently increased his throwing distance to 130 feet and has progressed nicely in his recovery. If all goes according to plan, he could be ready to join the Yankees in early June — and could wind up making a major impact in fantasy leagues. Rotoworld 8 minutes ago
     
  • Recalled by Pittsburgh
    The Pirates recalled Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Nicolas ended the 2023 season as part of the Pirates' bullpen. He struggled in his four outings, giving up seven runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out seven over 5.1 frames. Nicolas has looked better in Triple-A this season, posting a 0.84 ERA and 2.06 WHIP over 10.2 innings, and he'll get another shot in Pittsburgh's bullpen. The move corresponds with Ryder Ryan being optioned by the Pirates to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
  • Not starting Friday
    Estrada (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Estrada went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's game against the Mets before being pulled due to left hamstring tightness. The Giants had their off day Thursday, but the 28-year-old will sit out for at least one more game while managing his injury. Tyler Fitzgerald will start at second base Friday and bat eighth against Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
    Thairo EstradaSF - 2B,SS
    7:15 pm vs PIT
     
  • Rare day off against righty
    Palacios is not in Friday's lineup against the Mets.

    Advice: Palacios rarely sits against righties, but he's on the bench to start this one against righty Chris Flexen. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Amed Rosario will start in the Rays' outfield from left to right. Rotowire.com 37 minutes ago
  • Back to big club
    The Padres recalled Estrada from Triple-A El Paso on Friday./

    Advice: Estrada was sent down to Triple-A following the two-game Korea Series against the Dodgers. He's appeared in eight games with El Paso, registering a 2.08 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 20:3 K:BB and three saves over 8.2 frames, and the right-hander is set to bolster the Padres' bullpen. Estrada's move to the majors corresponds with right-hander Randy Vasquez being optioned to Triple-A El Paso Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago
  • Sent to minors
    The Padres optioned Vasquez to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

    Advice: Vasquez made two starts with the Padres after being recalled from El Paso last Saturday, allowing five earned runs across 7.2 innings while striking out five batters and walking three. He'll now head back to the minors, and Jeremiah Estrada will come up in his place to add depth to San Diego's bullpen. Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago
     
  • Drives in three runs
    Witt went 1-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored during Friday's 8-0 win at Detroit.

    Advice: The 23-year-old started the scoring with a sacrifice fly during the third inning and added a two-run triple as part of a seven-run ninth for the Royals. Witt is in a bit of a power drought with no homers in his past 14 games, though he does have six RBI and three steals over his last four contests. Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago
  • Josh Lowe (oblique) nearing return to Rays
    Josh Lowe (oblique) told reporters on Friday that his rehab is going great and that he feels that he’s ready to be activated from the injured list as soon as the Rays decide to do so.

    Advice: The dynamic 26-year-old outfielder has played in six games during his minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham, hitting .227/.346/.364 with a homer, five RBI and a 10/4 K/BB ratio over 26 plate appearances. It sounds like he could be back with the big league club any day now. Rotoworld Today, 2:53 pm
    Josh LoweTB - OF
    4:40 pm @CWS
     
  • Optioned to El Paso
    The Padres optioned Batten to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

    Advice: Batten didn't appear in a game during his latest stint in the big leagues, and he will now return to the minors as Machado returns from paternity leave. Batten is slashing .224/.318/.293 across 66 plate appearances at Triple-A. Rotowire.com Today, 2:52 pm
    Matthew BattenSD - 2B,3B
    6:40 pm vs PHI