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  • Set to throw from flat ground
    Cobb (hip) had a clean MRI on his shoulder and will throw from flat ground Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Cobb has dealt with both elbow and shoulder pain while working his way back from hip surgery. However, he's now set to resume throwing for the first time since April 1. Given his inability to ramp up consistently, Cobb will likely need several weeks before he's ready to return to a big-league mound. Rotowire.com Today, 9:48 pm
    Alex CobbSF - SP
    W, 5-0 vs AZ
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Wilmer Flores hits two-run double in Giants’ win
    Wilmer Flores delivered a two-run double on Thursday, powering the Giants to a 5-0 victory over the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Flores came off the bench to face lefty reliever Kyle Nelson with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and immediately scalded a two-run double into the left-field corner to give San Francisco a commanding three-run cushion. Rotoworld Today, 8:59 pm
    Wilmer FloresSF - 1B,3B
    W, 5-0 vs AZ
    New Player Note
     
  • Shifts to 60-day injured list
    Story (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

    Advice: The move was strictly procedural, as Story has already been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season. The transaction opened a 40-man roster spot for the newly acquired Vladimir Gutierrez. Rotowire.com Today, 7:26 pm
    Trevor StoryBOS - SS
    L, 4-5 vs CLE
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Dealt to Red Sox
    Gutierrez was traded from Milwaukee to Boston in exchange for cash considerations, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

    Advice: Gutierrez was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Wednesday, though it didn't take him long to land with his third club since the season began. He'll start his Red Sox tenure with Triple-A Worcester, though he's likely to contribute as a long reliever or spot starter for the big-league club at some point in 2024. Rotowire.com Today, 7:11 pm
     
  • Red Sox acquire Vladimir Gutierrerz from Brewers
    Red Sox acquired RHP Vladimir Gutierrez from the Brewers for cash considerations.

    Advice: Gutierrez provides the Red Sox with some extra organizational pitching depth at Triple-A Worcester. The 28-year-old righty was designated for assignment earlier this week by the Brewers. His lone appearance in the big leagues this season came with the Marlins a couple weeks ago. Rotoworld Today, 7:11 pm
     
  • Red Sox transfer Trevor Story to 60-day IL
    Red Sox transferred SS Trevor Story to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: The procedural move opens up a spot on Boston’s 40-man roster for right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez. The 31-year-old shortstop underwent season-ending shoulder surgery last week. Rotoworld Today, 7:08 pm
    Trevor StoryBOS - SS
    L, 4-5 vs CLE
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Tyler Alexander starting Friday against Yankees
    Tyler Alexander will start on Friday against the Yankees.

    Advice: Alexander will take the ball for Friday’s series opener at Yankees Stadium following a six-inning bulk relief outing last Sunday against the Giants. The 29-year-old southpaw holds a inflated 6.46 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 12/5 K/BB ratio across 15 1/3 innings (three appearances, one start). He’s not a recommended option for fantasy managers. Rotoworld Today, 7:04 pm
     
  • Sidelined by shoulder strain
    Church was placed on the 7-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Church was in the running for a spot in the big-league bullpen during spring training, though he was ultimately optioned to the minors. Since, he's allowed two earned runs across 4.2 innings while posting a 5:3 K:BB with Triple-A Round Rock. It's unclear how long Church will be sidelined. Rotowire.com Today, 6:53 pm
     
  • Starting Friday
    Alexander will start Friday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Alexander has shifted between a bulk relief and a traditional starting role. It appears he's in line for the latter Friday, and he should have no limitations after working six innings in his last appearance, which came against San Francisco on Sunday. Rotowire.com Today, 6:42 pm