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  • J.D. Martinez kicks off rehab assignment Tuesday
    J.D. Martinez (back) went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday in a minor league rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse.

    Advice: Martinez finally kicked off his rehab assignment after missing a couple weeks recovering from lower back tightness that wound up requiring a cortisone injection earlier this month to address. The 36-year-old veteran slugger will presumably need a handful of additional rehab games to get back up to speed before making his Mets debut. Barring any setbacks, there’s a chance he’s back before the end of April. Rotoworld 23 minutes ago
     
  • Set to start Wednesday
    Criswell will draw the start Wednesday against the Guardians, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

    Advice: Criswell is set to make his second start of the season Wednesday, entering the contest with a 4.26 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with four strikeouts over 6.1 innings over two appearances in 2024. The right-hander pitched four innings, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four batters in his only start of the season so far April 13 versus the Angels. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Rafael Devers (knee) set to return on Wednesday
    Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Rafael Devers (knee) will return for Wednesday’s contest against the Guardians.

    Advice: Devers has been limited to just 12 plate appearances since April 11 due to separate knee and shoulder injuries. All indications are that the 27-year-old franchise cornerstone won’t wind up requiring a trip to the injured list and should return to Boston’s lineup on Wednesday night following a five-game absence due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
    Rafael DeversBOS - 3B
    L, 1-4 @CLE
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  • Exits early Tuesday
    Thomas was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Thomas appeared to tweak his left leg while stealing a base in the fifth inning, though he remained in the game briefly before being replaced on defense ahead of the seventh. The Nationals will take a closer look at him in the clubhouse and should offer more information on his status in the near future. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
    Lane ThomasWSH - OF
    Bot 8, 1-3 vs LAD
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  • Lane Thomas exits game with potential injury
    Lane Thomas made an early exit from Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers with a potential injury.

    Advice: Thomas appeared to twist his left leg while stealing second base -- his 11th theft of the season -- earlier in the contest. He was able to stay in the game initially before being replaced by Eddie Rosario in right field. There should be an update on his status shortly. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
    Lane ThomasWSH - OF
    Bot 8, 1-3 vs LAD
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  • Cooper Criswell starting Wednesday vs. Guardians
    Cooper Criswell will start on Wednesday against the Guardians.

    Advice: Criswell gets the ball on Wednesday night in Cleveland after allowing six runs (three earned) on eight hits with a 4/2 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings (two appearances, one start) this season as an emergency stopgap option for the Red Sox. The 27-year-old righty is a decent organizational depth option, but he’s obviously not a recommended option for fantasy managers. Rotoworld 39 minutes ago
     
  • José Ramírez homers, Guardians roll past Red Sox
    José Ramírez walloped a solo homer on Tuesday, powering the Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.

    Advice: Ramírez doubled Cleveland’s lead with an eighth-inning solo shot off Red Sox reliever Cam Booser. It was his fourth round-tripper of the season. He’s started to heat up over the last few contests, recording at least one hit in seven of his last eight games since April 14, and also has a pair of big flies during that span. Rotoworld 44 minutes ago
     
  • Emmanuel Clase silences Red Sox for seventh save
    Emmanuel Clase struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning on Tuesday against the Red Sox to collect his seventh save of the season.

    Advice: Clase was summoned to protect a three-run lead in the final frame and wound up striking out the side in impressive fashion on just 13 pitches (11 strikes). He sat down Jarren Duran, Tyler O’Neill and Wilyer Abreu, all swinging, to preserve the victory. He’s concerted seven of his nine save opportunities this season and boasts a microscopic 0.75 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 13/1 K/BB ratio across 12 innings (12 appearances). Rotoworld 46 minutes ago
     
  • Ben Lively quiets Red Sox again on Tuesday in win
    Ben Lively struck out seven and allowed just one run over 6 1/3 innings on Tuesday

    Advice: Well, this pretty much came out of nowhere, again. Lively twirled his second consecutive gem against Boston’s injury-depleted lineup, allowing just five hits as a seventh-inning solo shot from Wilyer Abreu represented the lone tally against him in this one. He’s given up just three runs on eight hits with a 14/1 K/BB ratio across 11 1/3 innings (two starts) since returning from the injured list. He’ll face a much tougher challenge on Sunday in a road tilt against a loaded Braves lineup. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
    Ben LivelyCLE - SP,RP
    W, 4-1 vs BOS
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