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  • Set to rejoin rotation
    Manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that Bradish (elbow) is returning to the to the Orioles' rotation, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Bradish's return to the starting rotation couldn't come soon enough for the Orioles with John Means (forearm) and Tyler Wells (elbow) both on the 15-day IL. Bradish made three rehab starts while progressing through a right UCL sprain that landed him on the 15-day injured list at the beginning of the season. He pitched well in his last rehab outing with Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out six over five frames, and the 27-year-old is ready to make his next start in the majors. The right-hander could rejoin Baltimore as part of a six-man rotation, with Hyde noting that "everything is up on the table right now." Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
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  • Hyde: Kyle Bradish to make ’24 debut next week
    Kyle Bradish (elbow) will make his next start in the majors.

    Advice: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Saturday that Bradish will return to Baltimore’s starting rotation at some point next week, presumably on Thursday against the division-rival Yankees, after striking out six over five innings on Friday in his final minor league rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk. The 27-year-old righty has made a remarkably quick recovery from an offseason UCL sprain in his right elbow and should be rostered in all fantasy formats on the heels of last year’s breakthrough campaign. Rotoworld 23 minutes ago
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  • Sent out on rehab assignment
    Hernandez (shoulder) began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

    Advice: Omaha's game Friday was rained out, but Hernandez should be expected to make a few rehab outings with the club over the next few weeks as he looks to get up to speed. The right-hander missed all of spring training due to a right shoulder impingement. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Feels good following live BP
    After throwing a 50-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, Pivetta (elbow) noted that he was able to throw all his pitches and was happy with his outing, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Pivetta continues to make progress in his rehab from a right elbow flexor strain that landed him on the 15-day IL on April 9. Following his latest throwing session, Pivetta will meet with team doctors and the front office to figure out his next steps, which could include a rehab assignment in the coming week. Before landing on the IL, Pivetta went 1-1 over two starts, allowing one run on eight hits while striking out 13 over 11 frames. Rotowire.com 54 minutes ago
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  • Tylor Megill making rehab start Saturday at High-A
    Tylor Megill (shoulder) will make a minor league rehab start on Saturday for High-A Brooklyn.

    Advice: Megill has been on the shelf since early April recovering from a right shoulder strain and will presumably require a few additional rehab outings before returning to New York’s starting rotation at some point in mid-to-late May. The 28-year-old righty is expected to throw roughly two innings on Saturday afternoon in his rehab debut. Rotoworld Today, 9:31 am
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  • D-backs optimistic Zac Gallen makes next start
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo expressed optimism late Friday that Zac Gallen (hamstring) will make his next start.

    Advice: Gallen was removed from Friday’s start against the Mariners in the sixth inning for precautionary reasons after experiencing right hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old righty has dealt with similar hamstring issues in the past, which is why Arizona didn’t want to take any chances. There should be some clarity on his status at some point in a few days when he throws his usual between-starts bullpen session, but for the moment, fantasy managers should plan on him taking the ball on Wednesday against the Dodgers at Chase Field. Rotoworld Today, 8:47 am
     
  • Nick Pivetta (elbow) targeting early May return
    Nick Pivetta (elbow) faced hitters on Saturday in a live batting practice session.

    Advice: The tentative plan is for Pivetta to make a minor league rehab start later next week before returning to Boston’s starting rotation the following week to take the ball during a brief two-game set against the Braves. The 31-year-old righty has been on the shelf since early April due to a mild right elbow strain. Rotoworld Today, 8:39 am
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  • Taj Bradley to make rehab start Sunday at Triple-A
    Taj Bradley (pectoral) will make a minor league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Durham.

    Advice: Bradley threw 62 pitches over four innings earlier this week in an extended spring training contest and will face Triple-A level hitters this weekend as he continues to work his way back from a mid-March right pectoral strain. The 23-year-old righty should be ready to rejoin Tampa Bay’s starting rotation mix at some point in early May, barring any unexpected setbacks. Rotoworld Today, 8:17 am
     
  • Another strong outing
    Sale (3-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over seven innings in a 6-2 victory over the Guardians. He struck out six.

    Advice: The veteran lefty has been healthy and dominant to kick off 2024, and he completely shut down the Cleveland offense after serving up a leadoff homer to Steven Kwan. Sale has worked seven-plus innings in three straight starts for the first time since June 2018, and he's allowed three runs or less in four of his five outings so far for Atlanta. Sale will take a 3.69 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB through 31.2 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Seattle. Rotowire.com Today, 7:39 am