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  • Serving as 27th man Wednesday
    The Orioles recalled Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk and designated him as the 27th man for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Because the Orioles and Cardinals resumed Tuesday's suspended game earlier Wednesday, both teams were allotted a 27th man for the contest that was initially scheduled for Wednesday. Vespi will provide the Orioles with a fresh arm out of the bullpen for the series finale but will likely be returned to Norfolk immediately following the game. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
     
  • Could return this weekend
    Maeda (illness) could rejoin the Tigers' rotation Saturday or Sunday versus the Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Advice: Petzold notes that Maeda is lined up to pitch one of those days this weekend, but the Tigers have not yet divulged any official plans on that front. The right-hander has been on the shelf since mid-May with a viral illness but made a rehab start this past weekend and got through a bullpen session Wednesday with no concerns. Matt Manning is slated to make another start for Detroit on Friday but could be sent back down after that to make room for Maeda in the rotation. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
     
  • Serving as 27th man Wednesday
    The Cardinals recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis and designated him as the 27th man for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    Advice: Because the Orioles and Cardinals resumed Tuesday's suspended game earlier Wednesday, both teams were allotted a 27th man for the contest that was initially scheduled for Wednesday. Roycroft will provide the Cardinals with a fresh arm out of the bullpen for the series finale but will likely be returned to Memphis immediately following the game. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
     
  • Works in relief Sunday
    Irvin appeared out of the bullpen in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Mariners, collecting his first hold of the season while working around one hit and allowing no walks in two scoreless innings.

    Advice: Despite posting a 2.90 ERA while starting in his first seven appearances of the season, Irvin was moved to the bullpen over the weekend while the Orioles were able to get by with a shortened rotation due to off days last Tuesday and Thursday. According to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun, manager Brandon Hyde suggested that Irvin won't be a regular member of the bullpen moving forward, as the Orioles plan to move back to a six-man rotation while they're now in the midst of a stretch of 30 games in 31 days. Per Jake Rill of MLB.com, Irvin isn't scheduled to start any of the Orioles' remaining five games this week, but the southpaw could re-enter the rotation next week or the week after. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
     
  • Bullpen session pushed to Thursday
    Olson (hip) is slated to throw a bullpen session Thursday and is on track to make his scheduled start this weekend against the Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Advice: The Tigers initially said Olson would throw off a mound Wednesday, but he it will be pushed back one day. Olson had to exit his outing Monday versus the Royals after being struck on the right hip by a comebacker. Detroit fully expects the righty to be ready for his start this weekend, but he'll need to get through Thursday's mound session before that's official. Rotowire.com 17 minutes ago
     
  • Ryan Pepiot activated ahead of Wednesday’s start
    Rays activated RHP Ryan Pepiot from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Pepiot will make his return to the Rays rotation against the Red Sox tonight. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
    Ryan PepiotTB - SP,RP
    3:50 pm vs BOS
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  • Rays designate Erasmo Ramírez for assignment
    Rays designated RHP Erasmo Ramírez for assignment.

    Advice: Ramírez had a 4.50 ERA and a 9/6 K/BB in 16 innings out of the Rays pen. If he clears waivers, there’s a good chance he’ll remain in the organization, though he’ll have the right to become a free agent. Rotoworld 20 minutes ago
     
  • Removed from 40-man roster
    Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Ramirez gets the boot off Tampa Bay's 26-man and 40-man rosters after holding a 4.50 ERA and 9:6 K:BB across 16 innings. The right-hander seems likely to clear waivers and could wind up remaining in the organization. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
     
  • Activated ahead of start
    The Rays activated Pepiot (lower leg) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Pepiot will rejoin the Rays' rotation Wednesday against the Red Sox after missing the previous two weeks with a left lower leg contusion. The right-hander did not make a rehab start, so it's possible he will be relatively limited from a pitch count perspective versus Boston. Pepiot will bring a 3.68 ERA and nifty 41:11 K:BB over 36.2 innings into Wednesday's proceedings. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
    Ryan PepiotTB - SP,RP
    3:50 pm vs BOS
    New Player Note