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  • Report: Gerrit Cole targeting mid-June return
    The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports Gerrit Cole (elbow) is now targeting a mid-June return.

    Advice: Heyman adds that Cole is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Saturday as he works his way back from nerve inflammation in his right elbow. The 33-year-old fantasy ace should progress to facing hitters in the coming weeks before heading out on a minor league rehab assignment. He was originally aiming for a late-May return, but it sounds like the Yankees don’t want to rush him back and risk a setback. Rotoworld Today, 5:42 pm
     
  • Back down to Triple-A
    Walston was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

    Advice: It was a brief stint for Walston, who was recalled by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He threw for 3.2 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five. The move corresponds with Arizona acquiring right-hander Matt Bowman from the Twins on Thursday, while Merrill Kelly (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day IL. Rotowire.com Today, 5:37 pm
     
  • Braves acquire reliever Jimmy Herget from Angels
    Braves acquired RHP Jimmy Herget from the Angels for cash considerations.

    Advice: Herget bolsters Atlanta’s relief depth after being designated for assignment last weekend by the Angels. The 30-year-old righty failed to make Los Angeles’ season-opening roster after making 92 appearances in the big leagues over the previous three seasons. Rotoworld Today, 5:37 pm
     
  • Dealt to Atlanta
    Herget was traded from the Angels to Atlanta on Thursday in return for cash considerations, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Advice: Herget will join Atlanta after being designated for assignment by Los Angeles on Sunday. The right-hander produced a 3.97 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 11.1 innings in 10 appearances with Triple-A Salt Lake this season. Herget will report to Triple-A Gwinnett and look to impress in order to earn an opportunity with Atlanta's major-league roster down the road. Rotowire.com Today, 5:37 pm
     
  • D-backs get Matt Bowman from Twins in trade
    Diamondbacks acquired RHP Matt Bowman from the Twins for cash considerations.

    Advice: Bowman heads to Arizona shortly after being designated for assignment earlier this week by Minnesota. The 32-year-old reliever made five relief appearances for the Twins after being brought up back in mid-April from Triple-A St. Paul. He’ll fortify the Diamondbacks’ injury-depleted bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 5:34 pm
     
  • D-backs option Blake Walston to Triple-A
    Diamondbacks optioned LHP Blake Walston to Triple-A Reno.

    Advice: Walston made his big-league debut earlier this week, allowing two runs over three innings with five strikeouts and four walks over 3 2/3 innings in relief against the Dodgers. The 22-year-old rookie southpaw heads back to the minors for now, but should be back up at some point in the near future. Rotoworld Today, 5:33 pm
     
  • Headed to Arizona
    The Twins traded Bowman to the Diamondbacks for cash considerations Thursday.

    Advice: Bowman was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday to make room for Jhoan Duran. Bowman appeared in five games for Minnesota this season, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six over 7.2 innings. To make room for Bowman, the Diamondbacks optioned southpaw Blake Walston to Triple-A Reno, while Merrill Kelly (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 5:32 pm
     
  • D-backs transfer Merrill Kelly to 60-day IL
    Diamondbacks transferred RHP Merrill Kelly to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: The procedural move opens up a spot on Arizona’s 40-man roster. The 35-year-old veteran right-hander is facing a lengthy absence after landing on the shelf last week with a right shoulder strain. Rotoworld Today, 5:32 pm
     
  • Justin Lawrence heads to paternity list
    Rockies placed RHP Justin Lawrence on the paternity list.

    Advice: Lawrence will be away from the club for the next few days on paernity leave. The 29-year-old righty has a pair of saves this season to go along with a calamitous 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 10/5 K/BB ratio across 10 innings (11 appearances). Rotoworld Today, 5:27 pm