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  • Not ready to resume throwing
    Beck (arm) isn't expected to be cleared to resume throwing until May, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Beck has been on the injured list all season after he underwent surgery March 4 to address an aneurysm in his upper right arm. Though he's been cleared to increase the extent of his conditioning work nearly two months since having the procedure, Beck still isn't able to play catch. He's due for a follow-up appointment with a vascular specialist May 1, after which he may be cleared to start a throwing progression. The Giants aren't anticipating Beck making his return from the 60-day IL until after the All-Star break. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
  • Extends throwing distance
    Middleton (forearm) played catch from 110 feet Saturday and Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    Advice: The Cardinals haven't followed up about how Middleton responded to his latest long-toss session, but assuming he didn't experience any complications with his strained right forearm, he could soon be cleared to start throwing off a mound again. Middleton hasn't pitched since suffering the injury in a March 7 Grapefruit League game, but once healthy, he's expected to be a key part of the late-inning bridge to closer Ryan Helsley. Rotowire.com Today, 7:55 am
  • Timeline for return uncertain
    Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that Rom (biceps) recently took part in plyometric exercises but didn't respond well to the activity, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    Advice: The update doesn't shed much light on where exactly Rom stands in his recovery from left biceps tendinitis, an injury he sustained during spring training. The fact that Rom has yet to resume throwing just under a month after landing on the 15-day injured list suggests a rehab assignment isn't imminent for the 24-year-old southpaw. Rom could be a candidate to move to the 60-day IL if he's unable to begin a throwing progression by the start of May. Rotowire.com Today, 7:39 am
    Drew RomSTL - SP
    4:45 pm vs AZ
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    IL15
  • Resumes playing catch
    Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Friday that Gray resumed playing catch from 60 feet last week, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Though the fact that Gray is no longer shut down from throwing is an encouraging sign after he landed on the 15-day injured list April 9 with a right elbow flexor strain, the 26-year-old still has several more checkpoints to hit in his rehab program before he'll be ready to rejoin the Washington rotation. He's without a clear timeline for a return from the IL, but Gray appears safe to rule out from being activated before the end of April. Rotowire.com Today, 7:08 am
    Josiah GrayWSH - SP
    3:45 pm vs LAD
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Rangers optioned White to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

    Advice: White was up with the big club for just a few days and did not make an appearance. He's clearing out to make room for Jonathan Hernandez's return from the injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 6:24 am
  • Activated from injured list
    The Rangers activated Hernandez (lat) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

    Advice: Hernandez got a late start to the season due to a right lat strain but is ready to roll now after allowing just three runs with a 14:4 K:BB over 10 rehab innings with Triple-A Round Rock. The righty could eventually work his way into high-leverage situations but will probably be used earlier in games initially. Rotowire.com Today, 6:22 am
  • Rough start to season
    Gonzalez has an 11.12 ERA and 2.88 WHIP over three appearances (two starts) at Double-A Portland.

    Advice: Control has long been a challenge for Gonzalez, who is showing it to be more so at the start of the 2024 season. He walked eight batters over his first two starts -- he lasted just two-thirds of an inning in his second start -- and has nine overall in 5.2 innings. The right-hander had an encouraging third outing Sunday, when he walked only one over three scoreless innings as a piggyback starter. Rotowire.com Today, 4:27 am
  • Rangers activate Jonathan Hernández on Monday
    Rangers activated LHP Jonathan Hernández from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Hernández will rejoin Texas’ bullpen mix after missing the first couple weeks of the season due to a left shoulder injury. He figures to pitch in low-leverage spots moving forward. Rotoworld Today, 3:47 am
  • Rangers option Owen White to Triple-A
    Rangers optioned RHP Owen White to Triple-A Round Rock.

    Advice: White was up with the Rangers for a handful of contests over the last few days as emergency pitching depth. The 24-year-old righty figures to return in a couple weeks, if needed. Rotoworld Today, 3:43 am