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  • Nabs eighth hold
    Mayza walked one batter in a scoreless sixth inning Wednesday to record his eighth hold of the season in a win over the White Sox.

    Advice: The southpaw had a bumpy start to the season, but Mayza seems to have steadied his ship in May. He's been scored upon only once in his last seven appearances, posting a 1.69 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 5.1 innings during that stretch with three holds. The 32-year-old remains the top option in the Toronto bullpen from the left side. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Athletics recalled Hogan Harris from AAA
    Athletics recalled LHP Hogan Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas

    Advice: Harris has made two long-relief appearances so far for the Athletics, allowing four runs on eight hits in 8 2/3 innings. He’s also recorded eight strikeouts and walked three. He will operate in long relief as long as Kyle Muller is out. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
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  • Called up, starting Thursday
    The Athletics recalled Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday. He'll start the Athletics' series finale in Tampa Bay.

    Advice: Harris is back up with the Athletics for the third time this season, but he'll be starting for the first time after his prior two appearances with Oakland came in long relief. The southpaw has been a full-time member of the rotation at Las Vegas for most of this season, logging a 7.67 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 29:24 K:BB over 29.1 innings in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. Harris' numbers over parts of two seasons in the majors (6.78 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 64:31 K:BB in 71.2 innings) aren't much better, so he won't make for a dependable streaming option Thursday. Rotowire.com 35 minutes ago
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  • Kyle Muller lands on IL with shoulder injury
    Athletics placed LHP Kyle Muller on the 15-day IL with left shoulder tendinitis.

    Advice: Muller has been solid in his first season as a reliever, pitching to a 3.48 ERA and 1.19 WHIP but also does have just 24 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings. There’s no indication yet of how long Muller will be out. The team recalled LHP Hogan Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Rotoworld 39 minutes ago
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  • Shut down with shoulder injury
    The Athletics placed Muller on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left shoulder tendinitis.

    Advice: Muller looked to be a potential candidate to fill the opening in the Oakland rotation Thursday in Tampa Bay, but his shoulder injury will end up thwarting those plans. The Athletics called up lefty Hogan Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move, and he could factor into the team's pitching plans for Thursday's series finale. Rotowire.com 42 minutes ago
    Kyle MullerOAK - SP,RP
    10:10 am @TB
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  • Likely to work in bulk relief
    Alexander won't start Thursday's game against the Athletics but is expected to be deployed in bulk relief behind opener Shawn Armstrong.

    Advice: Though he was roughed up for eight earned runs over five innings while working behind Armstrong in his last turn through the rotation May 24 versus the Royals, Alexander won't be used as a traditional starter and will instead enter the game after Armstrong once again. Despite the poor showing his last time out, Alexander has generally been reliable this season at the back end of the Tampa Bay rotation. In his seven outings prior to the blowup against the Royals, Alexander delivered a 4.30 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 37.2 innings. Rotowire.com 54 minutes ago
     
  • Slated to open Thursday's game
    Armstrong will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

    Advice: He'll likely work no more than an inning or two before giving way to lefty Tyler Alexander, who is expected to operate as a bulk reliever. Armstrong has previously been used as an opener four times this season, striking out 11 over six innings while allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
     
  • Braves call up RHP Jimmy Herget
    Braves recalled reliever Jimmy Herget from Triple-A Gwinnett.

    Advice: With A.J. Minter (hip) going on the IL, the Braves will bring up Herget, who has already pitched three innings for the Braves this season. He allowed two hits in those three innings, striking out four and walking one. He will serve in middle relief while Minter is out. Rotoworld Today, 6:42 am
     
  • Outrighted to Triple-A
    Curtiss cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Wednesday.

    Advice: Curtiss had been designated for assignment after allowing two runs and recording just one out in his lone appearance with the Rockies. While he's no longer on the 40-man roster, it appears he will remain in the organization at Albuquerque as relief depth. Rotowire.com Today, 6:41 am