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  • Promoted to big leagues
    Avila was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Avila will be available out of the bullpen for Monday's game against the Dodgers. He hasn't been able to settle in so far this season with the big-league club, surrendering at least one run in five of his six relief appearances. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
  • Throws Monday, but far off return
    Bradford (ribs) played catch Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

    Advice: According to MLB.com, manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that Bradford could be cleared to begin throwing off a mound at some point later on this week during the Rangers' six-game homestand. Bradford was originally placed on the 15-day injured list April 14 with lower-back soreness, but follow-up tests revealed that the southpaw had a "very small" stress fracture on the 12th rib on the right side of his body. Bochy said that the Rangers are expecting Bradford to be sidelined for another month, which would put him in line for a return around the middle of June. Bradford went 3-0 with a 1.40 ERA in three starts prior to landing on the IL, but the Rangers may not have a rotation spot available for him once he's healthy. Rotowire.com Today, 5:06 pm
    Cody BradfordTEX - SP,RP
    Bot 6, 0-0 vs CLE
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • Set for 45-pitch sim game
    Medina (knee) is scheduled to throw around 45 pitches Wednesday in a simulated game at extended spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The upcoming sim game will likely represent the final hurdle for Medina to clear in his recovery from a Grade 2 MCL sprain before he heads out on what will likely be a multi-start minor-league rehab assignment. With injuries mounting in the Oakland rotation, Medina should have a starting role with the big club waiting for him once he gets fully stretched out in the minors. Rotowire.com Today, 4:24 pm
    Luis MedinaOAK - SP,RP
    Top 6, 2-3 @HOU
    New Player Note
    IL60
  • Getting shoulder evaluated
    Wood has been sent back to Oakland to have his left shoulder evaluated, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Wood was dealing with shoulder soreness during his start in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners, and the injury seems to be one that's been a problem for him for a while. A stint on the injured list would appear to be a distinct possibility for Wood, but the team is unlikely to make a decision on his status until his evaluation is completed. If Wood isn't able to take the hill for his next turn through the rotation this weekend in Kansas City, the Athletics would likely turn to Kyle Muller or Mitch Spence to start in his place. Rotowire.com Today, 3:56 pm
    Alex WoodOAK - SP,RP
    Top 6, 2-3 @HOU
    New Player Note
    DTD
  • Slated for elbow surgery
    Waldichuk will undergo left elbow surgery Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Waldichuk elected to have a more conservative procedure after being diagnosed with a UCL sprain and flexor strain last October, but he recently had a setback and will require another operation. The Athletics won't provide more details until Waldichuk's surgery is completed Wednesday, but the upcoming procedure promises to be more invasive and will likely prevent him from pitching this season. Rotowire.com Today, 3:51 pm
  • White Sox-Nationals postponed
    Flexen and the White Sox won't play Monday against the Nationals after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Advice: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday, with Flexen taking the mound for the first game. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 2-3 record over six starts this season with a 4.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 35.2 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 3:48 pm
    Chris FlexenCWS - SP,RP
    PPD vs WSH
    New Player Note
  • Mets recall Fujinami, place him on injured list
    Mets recalled RHP Shintaro Fujinami from Triple-A Syracuse and placed him on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

    Advice: They’re probably doing this in anticipation of shifting him to the 60-day IL at some point. Fujinami last pitched for Syracuse on May 3. He had a 14.09 ERA and a 9/17 K/BB ratio in 7 2/3 innings in Triple-A. Rotoworld Today, 3:44 pm
  • Alex Wood having sore shoulder examined
    Alex Wood, who admitted to soreness after Sunday’s outing, is having his shoulder examined in Oakland.

    Advice: Wood said it was something he thought he could pitch through, but Sunday’s miserable outing against the Mariners seems to have brought that to an end for now. It’d be a big blow to the A’s to lose their third starting pitcher in a week. With Joey Estes and Aaron Brooks already replacing Joe Boyle and Paul Blackburn, Osvaldo Bido is probably next in line. Rotoworld Today, 3:23 pm
    Alex WoodOAK - SP,RP
    Top 6, 2-3 @HOU
    New Player Note
    DTD
  • Ken Waldichuk to undergo elbow surgery
    Ken Waldichuk will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday, the A’s said.

    Advice: Waldichuk was diagnosed with a sprained UCL after his final schedule start last year, though the A’s never revealed that until December. He was hoping to resume pitching in minor league games this month, but it seems his rehab stalled. The A’s have yet to say exactly what this surgery will address — that will come after the procedure — but it seems doubtful that Waldichuk will pitch this season. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 pm