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  • MRI on shoulder returns clean
    Stewart said a recent MRI on his right shoulder "looked good," and he's hopeful to resume throwing this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder tendinitis, and fortunately for him, the injury doesn't look to be any more significant than that. If Stewart is able to resume playing catch this weekend, he would have an outside chance at returning from the IL when first eligible May 17. Stewart recorded an 0.68 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings while gathering seven holds in 13 appearances prior to landing on the shelf. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago
     
  • Red Sox activate Nick Pivetta from 15-day IL
    Red Sox activated RHP Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: As anticipated, the 31-year-old hurler will rejoin the Red Sox’ rotation on Wednesday night against the Braves. Prior to landing on the injured list, Pivetta had posted a 1-1 record, 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and a 13/1 K/BB ratio over 11 innings through his first two starts. Given the fact that he threw just 62 pitches in his last rehab start — and the tough matchup against the Braves — fantasy managers may want to wait and see on this one before re-inserting him into lineups. Rotoworld 34 minutes ago
    Nick PivettaBOS - SP,RP
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  • Michael Lorenzen hit hard in loss to A’s
    Michael Lorenzen was lit up for six runs over six innings on Wednesday in a loss to the Athletics.

    Advice: Lorenzen took the ball for the opening contest of Wednesday’s twin bill at Oakland Coliseum and turned in an absolute clunker. He was tagged for nine hits, including homers from Shea Langeliers and Brett Harris, before his calamitous outing came to a close. He finished with six strikeouts and only handed out a pair of free passes. He’ll being an inflated 4.66 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 23/14 K/BB ratio across 29 innings (five starts) into a home matchup on Tuesday against the Guardians. Rotoworld 34 minutes ago
     
  • Daniel Hudson notches save Wednesday vs Marlins
    Daniel Hudson tossed a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday against the Marlins to record his second save of the season.

    Advice: Hudson got the call to protect a two-run lead in the final frame and tossed a flawless frame on 12 pitches (10 strikes). It’s worth noting that both Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia might’ve been unavailable after pitching during Monday’s series opener. This was Hudson’s first outing since an ugly blown save last Friday against the Braves. It’ll presumably remain a closer by committee situation with Hudson, Treinen and Vesia splitting the ninth-inning duties until Evan Phillips is ready to return from the injured list at some point later this month. Rotoworld Today, 2:33 pm
     
  • Nursing back issue
    Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Pressly is managing lower-back soreness but that it's "nothing worrisome right now," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Advice: The 35-year-old hasn't pitched since Friday due to the injury, and it's unclear if he'll be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Yankees. Pressly was able to play catch, so it doesn't appear as though he's in danger of needing a trip to the injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 2:30 pm
     
  • Falls apart in fifth inning
    Soriano didn't factor in the decision Wednesday against the Pirates after he gave up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

    Advice: The right-hander blanked Pittsburgh through four frames but was unable to get through the fifth as he surrendered all four runs on three hits and two walks. Soriano has a 1-4 record but has pitched well at times this season with two quality starts, though he's also given up four runs in three of his seven outings. He has a 4.32 ERA and 32:17 K:BB across 33.1 innings and tentatively lines up to face the Cardinals early next week. Rotowire.com Today, 2:24 pm
    José SorianoLAA - SP,RP
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  • Mariners transfer Matt Brash to 60-day IL
    Mariners transferred RHP Matt Brash to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: Nothing has changed in the prognosis for the 25-year-old right-hander, who has been shut down from throwing again due to renewed soreness in his elbow. This was done merely as a procedural move to free up a spot on the Mariners’ 40-man roster for Kirby Snead on Wednesday. Rotoworld Today, 2:22 pm
     
  • Mariners activate Eduard Bazardo from 15-day IL
    Mariners activated RHP Eduard Bazardo from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: The 28-year-old right-hander is ready to make his regular season debut after suffering a right rotator cuff strain late in spring training. He’ll replace the injured Tayler Saucedo in the Mariners’ bullpen. Expect him to be utilized in the middle innings. Rotoworld Today, 2:20 pm
     
  • Mariners place Tayler Saucedo (knee) on 15-day IL
    Mariners placed RHP Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list with a right knee hyperextension.

    Advice: Saucedo sustained the injury as he slipped while covering first base during Tuesday’s outing against the Twins. It remains unclear how long he’ll be sidelined for. Kirby Snead was promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to take his place in the Mariners’ bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 2:20 pm