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  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

    Advice: While there's no corresponding move yet, it will presumably be Adam Frazier returning from the bereavement list. Pratto was up with the big club only for a few days and didn't make an appearance. Rotowire.com Today, 6:13 am
     
  • JB Bukauskas (lat) begins rehab assignment
    JB Bukauskas (lat) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

    Advice: Bukauskus faced five batters and allowed two hits and one run. He threw 20 pitches. Bukauskus will need another outing or two in the minors before the Brewers consider letting him rejoin their bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 6:11 am
    JB BukauskasMIL - RP
    5:10 pm vs CIN
    New Player Note
    IL60
     
  • DL Hall (knee) begins rehab assignment
    DL Hall (knee) started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

    Advice: Hall faced only five hitters and threw 25 pitches. He allowed two runs in 2/3 of an inning. Hall gave up two hits, walked one and struck out one. He doesn’t appear to be close to rejoining the Brewers at the moment. Rotoworld Today, 5:58 am
    DL HallMIL - SP,RP
    5:10 pm vs CIN
    New Player Note
    IL60
     
  • Serves as DH on rehab
    Gonzalez (hamstring) served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

    Advice: Gonzalez made his first appearance while on a rehab assignment and played five innings. Per Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe, Gonzalez is expected to start at first base Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 5:54 am
    Romy GonzálezBOS - 2B,SS,OF
    3:30 pm vs NYY
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Jake Bird (elbow) begins rehab assignement
    Jake Bird (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

    Advice: Bird has been on the injured list with right elbow inflammation since the middle of May. He threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Thursday. Bird figures to get a few more appearances in the minors before rejoining the Rockies’ bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 5:54 am
    Jake BirdCOL - RP
    5:40 pm vs PIT
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Moves up order
    Hamilton batted second and went 1-for-5 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-3 win over Philadelphia.

    Advice: Hamilton's good stretch of hitting led to batting second for the second consecutive game against a right-hander, and the shortstop extended a hit streak to five games. Since mid-May, when manager Alex Cora started giving him regular run in the starting lineup, Hamilton has batted .341/.378/.553 with 11 extra-base hits, nine RBI, 14 runs and 10 steals over 26 contests. Rotowire.com Today, 5:48 am
     
  • Kyle Freeland (elbow) begins rehab assignment
    Kyle Freeland (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

    Advice: Freeland allowed one run in three innings and threw 38 pitchers. He gave up three hits, walked none and struck out four. Freeland will need at least another start or two in the minors before returning to the Rockies’ rotation. Rotoworld Today, 5:45 am
     
  • Heads to Round Rock
    Sborz (shoulder) headed to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday to begin throwing live batting practice, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: If all goes well in live BP sessions, Sborz will embark on a rehab assignment shortly after. This is Sborz's second stint on the injured list this season due to a right rotator cuff strain. Rotowire.com Today, 5:35 am
     
  • Throws to batters
    Mahle (elbow) threw 30-to-40 pitches in a live batting practice session Thursday, Kenndi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: This was Mahle's second live BP session. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said the right-hander showed good command and velocity. He'll take a week off before throwing more live BP, then Mahle will go on a rehab assignment. Rotowire.com Today, 5:32 am