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  • Lands on minor-league IL
    Whitley was placed on the minor-league injured list Saturday with right elbow discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Whitley made his major-league debut with the Astros on April 16, allowing one hit and one walk but no runs over two-thirds of an inning against Atlanta. He was sent back to Triple-A Sugar Land after that outing, and he has thrown two scoreless innings while striking out four over his last two appearances in the minors. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
     
  • Taken off IL
    The Astros removed Valdez (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, per the MLB transaction log.

    Advice: Valdez is set to start in Sunday's game against the Rockies as part of a two-game series in Mexico City. The 30-year-old southpaw landed on the Astros' 15-day IL on April 9 due to left elbow inflammation. Valdez threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, and he will likely be on a pitch count over his first few outings. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
     
  • Back in lineup
    Jones (back) is starting in left field Saturday against the Astros.

    Advice: Back stiffness caused Jones to exit Tuesday's game early and has kept him sidelined for the Rockies' last two games. Now seemingly healthy, the 25-year-old will look to turn things around at the dish after starting the year with a .469 OPS through 96 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
    Nolan JonesCOL - 1B,OF
    3:05 pm vs HOU
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  • Returns to lineup Saturday
    Senzel (illness) will serve as the Nationals' designated hitter Saturday against the Marlins.

    Advice: A stomach illness has kept Senzel from playing in Washington's last two games, but the issue appears to have subsided prior to Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old is slashing .200/.259/.440 with two homers across 27 plate appearances this season. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago
    Nick SenzelWSH - 3B,OF
    1:10 pm @MIA
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  • Appointed as 27th man by Astros
    The Astros appointed Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land to be the 27th man for the two-game series against the Rockies in Mexico City, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

    Advice: Houston was given permission to add a 27th man for its two-game series in Mexico City. The Astros opted to call up Cabbage, who will provide depth in the outfield and at first base. Cabbage played 22 games in the majors last season with the Angels, slashing .208/.321/.553 with three doubles, one stolen base, one home run and seven RBI over 56 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 22 minutes ago
    Trey CabbageHOU - 1B,OF
    3:05 pm @COL
    New Player Note
     
  • Nolan Jones in lineup for Mexico City opener
    Nolan Jones (back) has returned to the lineup for Saturday’s Mexico City series opener against the Astros.

    Advice: Jones is back in left field and batting seventh for Saturday’s showdown in Mexico City’s high-octane offensive environment after sitting out a pair of contests earlier this week due to back stiffness. The 25-year-old outfielder has struggled at the outset of the year, but showed he can be an impact five-category fantasy contributor during last year’s breakout campaign. It’s too early to consider cutting bait, despite his ongoing struggles at the dish. Rotoworld 26 minutes ago
    Nolan JonesCOL - 1B,OF
    3:05 pm vs HOU
    New Player Note
     
  • Resting versus lefty
    Sanchez isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Sanchez will begin Saturday's game in the dugout with the left-handed Mitchell Parker set to start on the bump for the Nats. Avisail Garcia will cover right field instead while batting fifth. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting against lefty
    Gordon isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

    Advice: Gordon will retreat to the dugout as the Nationals prepare to send left-hander Mitchell Parker to the mound to start Saturday's contest. Gordon's absence will move Bryan De La Cruz into left field while Josh Bell serves as the DH and Emmanuel Rivera starts at first base. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
    Nick GordonMIA - 2B,OF
    1:10 pm vs WSH
    New Player Note
     
  • Astros activate Framber Valdez for Sunday return
    Astros activated LHP Framber Valdez from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: It’s merely a procedural move as Valdez was set to rejoin Houston’s starting rotation to take the ball during Sunday’s series finale in Mexico City against the Rockies. The combination of some likely have some workload restrictions and Mexico City’s extremely hitter-friendly offensive environment make him a risky proposition for fantasy managers right out of the gate. Rotoworld 30 minutes ago