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  • Shuts out Texas for third win
    Williams (3-0) picked up the win Saturday, shutting out the Rangers over five innings while allowing five hits and four walks. He struck out three.

    Advice: Williams ran into trouble in the second and fifth innings, allowing the first three batters to reach base in both frames, but the right-hander was able to work his way out of each jam unscathed. He's now won his first three decisions to open the season and hasn't allowed more than one run in either of his last three starts. Williams did, however, issue a season-high four walks in Wednesday's win and now carries a 4:6 K:BB over his last two outings. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Ready to resume throwing
    Freeland (elbow) will resume throwing in the first week of May, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Freeland has been shut down since mid-April, but manager Bud Black relayed that Freeland is responding well to treatment and will begin ramping up his activity. If things go smoothly in his recovery, he could return in late May. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:49 pm
     
  • Still not cleared
    Bryant (back) has still not been cleared to return to baseball activity, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bryant has been ramping up his activity but still is not cleared to swing a bat. He hopes to take the next step in his recovery soon, but he remains without a clear timeline to return to the field. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:45 pm
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  • Starting regularly in left field
    Beck went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Wednesday against the Marlins.

    Advice: Beck was added to the big-league roster Tuesday and has since made two starts in left field. He collected the first hit of his big-league career in his debut, and he should remain a regular in the lineup so long as Nolan Jones (back) is sidelined. Beck has the potential to be a power and speed producer, as he tallied five home runs and five stolen bases across 121 plate appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque prior to his promotion. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:41 pm
     
  • Set for second rehab outing
    Bradley (pectoral) will throw his second rehab outing with Triple-A Durham on Saturday or Sunday, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bradley was sharp in his first rehab appearance and ramped up to 65 pitches while completing five scoreless innings of work. If he can increase his workload during his weekend start, it's possible that he could be activated from the injured list by mid-May. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:34 pm
     
  • Steals fourth bag
    Palacios went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base Wednesday against the Brewers.

    Advice: Palacios was the lone offensive bright spot for the Rays on Wednesday, and he now has three multi-hit efforts in his last five starts. He also stole his third base in that span Wednesday, bringing his total to four on the season. Palacios has a large-side platoon role in right field and has maintained an impressive 163 wRC+ and .395 wOBA across 87 plate appearances on the campaign. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:29 pm
     
  • Appears in back-to-back games
    Grandal (foot) served as the designated hitter Tuesday and as the catcher Wednesday during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Grandal's ability to play in back-to-back games was the original benchmark the Pirates set for his return from the injured list. However, the team has since shifted its stance and has noted that he still has some progress to make prior to being activated. Grandal should be in Pittsburgh soon, but the exact timeline remains murky. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:17 pm
     
  • Clarity coming soon
    The Pirates hope to have answers about Gonzales's (elbow) status "sooner rather than later," MLB.com reports.

    Advice: There has been very little information available about Gonzales's status since he landed on the injured list April 14. He has consulted with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who ordered Gonzales to undergo additional testing. It appears that the results of the imaging are still unknown, but that information should eventually provide a clearer timeline for Gonzales's return to the mound. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:12 pm
     
  • Swats third homer
    Lee went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Twins.

    Advice: Lee took Brock Stewart yard in the seventh inning for his third home run of the season, two of which have come in his last seven starts. He is in a nearly exactly even split for playing time behind the dish, as he's been in the lineup eight times in the White Sox's last 14 games. Overall, Lee has a 111 wRC+ and .328 wOBA across 58 plate appearances this season, and he could continue to slowly take playing time from Martin Maldonado if his strong performance continues. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:01 pm