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  • Yency Almonte to seek second opinion on shoulder
    Yency Almonte is struggling to progress in his recovery from a shoulder strain and is going for another opinion on the injury.

    Advice: Almonte started throwing bullpens a couple of weeks ago, but his arm wasn’t responding as hoped and he’s been shut down again now. The right-hander has been sidelined since May 8 because of the injury. Rotoworld Monday, 5:57 pm
     
  • Suffers setback
    Almonte suffered a setback in his ramp-up from a strained right shoulder, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Almonte and the Cubs have been forced to "press pause" on his recovery, according to manager Craig Counsell. The team is expected to seek another opinion on the right-hander's shoulder and his status moving forward appears to be up in the air for the time being. Rotowire.com Monday, 5:48 pm
     
  • Will throw from mound this week
    Williams (back) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday in Milwaukee, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Williams is poised for the next big milestone in his recovery from multiple stress fractures in his back, which have kept him sidelined him for the entirety of the 2024 campaign to this point. If the 29-year-old can avoid any setbacks, he remains on track to return to the Brewers bullpen in late July, likely after the All-Star break. Williams will likely need to complete multiple bullpen sessions before advancing to facing hitters and then heading out on what will likely be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. Rotowire.com Sunday, 3:50 pm
     
  • Vinny Nittoli elects free agency on Sunday
    Athletics RHP Vinny Nittoli elected free agency.

    Advice: Nittoli will test the free agent waters rather than accept an outright minor league assignment after going unclaimed on waivers. The 33-year-old righty was designated for assignment earlier this week after making seven relief appearances for the rebuilding Athletics. Rotoworld Sunday, 11:55 am
     
  • Elects free agency
    Nittoli cleared waivers Sunday and elected to become a free agent.

    Advice: Nittoli was pushed off Oakland's 40-man roster Friday in order to make room for Osvaldo Bido. Rather than returning to Triple-A Las Vegas, the 33-year-old Nittoli will look to latch on with another organization, likely in a situation that would offer MLB playing time. He owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through eight innings in the big leagues this season and has posted similar numbers in Triple-A, so he could attract a fair amount of attention on the open market. Rotowire.com Sunday, 11:50 am
     
  • In midst of throwing program
    Speier (shoulder) has started his throwing program and will soon progress to throwing bullpen sessions, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Speier has apparently moved through his catch sessions without setbacks thus far, so the next phase of his recovery could be imminent. Once Speier has thrown some bullpen sessions without issue, he'll be sent on a rehab assignment. Rotowire.com Saturday, 9:22 pm
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  • Cubs activate Keegan Thompson on paternity list
    Cubs activated RHP Keegan Thompson on the paternity list.

    Advice: Thompson returns to Chicago’s high-leverage relief mix ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Mets at Wrigley Field following a brief stint away from the club on paternity leave. The 29-year-old righty picked up his first save of the season earlier this week and figures to continue to vulture the occasional save chance from veteran Héctor Neris moving forward. Rotoworld Saturday, 8:25 am
     
  • Returns from paternity leave
    The Cubs reinstated Thompson from the paternity list Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Thompson has been away from the team since Wednesday due to the birth of his son, and he'll now rejoin the Cubs' bullpen ahead of Saturday's game versus the Mets. In order to make room on the roster, Luke Little was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Rotowire.com Saturday, 8:16 am
     
  • Stuck with loss in quality start
    Crawford (3-7) took the loss Friday as the Red Sox fell 5-2 to the Reds, giving up five runs (three earned) on five hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out seven.

    Advice: Some defensive misadventures by Boston softened the blow to the right-hander's ERA and allowed him to escape with his third straight quality start and eighth of the season, but it's hard to ignore the issues Crawford has had of late keeping the ball in the park. He's been tagged for multiple homers in three straight outings and served up at least one in seven straight, stumbling to a 5.36 ERA over the latter stretch despite a 1.19 WHIP and 43:12 K:BB through 40.1 innings. Crawford will try to turn things around in his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the Blue Jays. Rotowire.com Saturday, 6:46 am