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  • José Ureña starting Wednesday against Tigers
    José Ureña will start on Wednesday against the Tigers.

    Advice: Ureña gets the ball for Wednesday’s showdown at Globe Life Field after allowing four runs (two earned) over 2 1/3 innings last Friday against his former team in Miami. The 32-year-old is a non-factor for fantasy purposes, but he’s been an invaluable innings-eater this season for the defending World Series champions. Rotoworld Today, 2:28 pm
     
  • Outrighted to Las Vegas
    Brooks cleared waivers Tuesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: Brooks was designated for assignment Sunday after posting a 5.82 ERA and 1.62 WHIP through 21.2 innings across four starts. Barring a significant turnaround in the minors, it is unlikely the 34-year-old right-hander returns to Oakland's rotation this season. Rotowire.com Today, 2:27 pm
     
  • Moved to 60-day IL
    The Athletics transferred Blackburn (foot) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

    Advice: Blackburn landed on the injured list May 13 following a stress reaction in his right foot, and his move to the 60-day IL makes it more than likely he remains sidelined through the All-Star break. The 30-year-old righty has been in a walking boot for the past several weeks but is slated to be re-evaluated by the Athletics during their current homestand. Once the team is able to take a closer look at him, plans for a throwing program may begin to form. Rotowire.com Today, 2:24 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 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
     
  • 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
     
  • Tyler Mahle (elbow) to face hitters on Wednesday
    Tyler Mahle (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters on Wednesday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters it’ll be the first time Mahle faces hitters since last year’s Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old righty is expected to be an option for the Rangers’ starting rotation at some point in the early stages of the second half, if not sooner. Rotoworld Today, 1:58 pm
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