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  • Rehab assignment approaching
    Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Steele (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Advice: Counsell didn't say how many starts the Cubs want Steele to make in the minors, but the 28-year-old southpaw is likely in for multiple rehab outings after sitting out nearly a month due to a strained left hamstring. Assuming his assignment goes smoothly, Steele will likely return to Chicago's rotation toward the middle of May. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • Moves to 60-day IL
    The Dodgers transferred Hurt (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

    Advice: Hurt has been on the injured list since April 20 due to right shoulder inflammation, and his move to the 60-day IL ensures he will be out until at least mid-June. Nabil Crismatt was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Hurt's place on the 40-man roster. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Justin Steele set to make rehab start this week
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Saturday that Justin Steele (hamstring) will make a minor league rehab start this week.

    Advice: Steele continues to progress towards rejoining Chicago’s starting rotation after landing on the injured list back in late March with a left hamstring strain. The 28-year-old southpaw should be ready to return in early-to-mid May. Rotoworld 33 minutes ago
     
  • Sent to minors
    The Dodgers optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

    Advice: Nick Ramirez has given up one earned run over four innings since being recalled from Triple-A last Saturday, but he will head back to the minors as the Dodgers opt to bring in a fresh arm in Nabil Crismatt. Ramirez owns a 1.29 ERA across seven MLB innings this year and figures to be back with the Dodgers at some point in the near future. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
     
  • Selected from OKC
    The Dodgers selected Crismatt's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

    Advice: Crismatt was designated for assignment after throwing two scoreless innings against the Cardinals in late March, and he'll now return to Los Angeles to give the Dodgers a fresh bullpen arm capable of pitching multiple innings. Nick Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A to clear space on the active roster, and Kyle Hurt (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man spot. Rotowire.com 42 minutes ago
     
  • 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 57 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 Today, 11:23 am
     
  • 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 Today, 11:05 am
     
  • Forrest Whitley shut down with elbow discomfort
    Forrest Whitley has been shut down from throwing with right elbow discomfort.

    Advice: It’s another blow to Houston’s pitching depth as Whitley finally made his long-overdue big-league debut earlier this month. The 26-year-old righty, who is currently on the minor league injured list at Triple-A Sugar Land, was one of the top pitching prospects in baseball just a few years ago, but his once-promising career has been derailed by an avalanche of injuries. Rotoworld Today, 10:52 am