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  • Recalled by Pittsburgh
    The Pirates recalled Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Nicolas ended the 2023 season as part of the Pirates' bullpen. He struggled in his four outings, giving up seven runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out seven over 5.1 frames. Nicolas has looked better in Triple-A this season, posting a 0.84 ERA and 2.06 WHIP over 10.2 innings, and he'll get another shot in Pittsburgh's bullpen. The move corresponds with Ryder Ryan being optioned by the Pirates to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Back to big club
    The Padres recalled Estrada from Triple-A El Paso on Friday./

    Advice: Estrada was sent down to Triple-A following the two-game Korea Series against the Dodgers. He's appeared in eight games with El Paso, registering a 2.08 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 20:3 K:BB and three saves over 8.2 frames, and the right-hander is set to bolster the Padres' bullpen. Estrada's move to the majors corresponds with right-hander Randy Vasquez being optioned to Triple-A El Paso Rotowire.com 57 minutes ago
     
  • Sent to minors
    The Padres optioned Vasquez to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

    Advice: Vasquez made two starts with the Padres after being recalled from El Paso last Saturday, allowing five earned runs across 7.2 innings while striking out five batters and walking three. He'll now head back to the minors, and Jeremiah Estrada will come up in his place to add depth to San Diego's bullpen. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
     
  • Fans nine over seven scoreless
    Lugo (4-1) earned the win Friday in Detroit after he struck out nine and allowed three hits and two walks across even scoreless innings.

    Advice: The right-hander generated 13 swinging strikes on 103 pitches as he and Detroit starter Reese Olson combined to give up just a single run in 14 frames. The swing-and-miss stuff from Lugo was a welcome sight after he posted a 4.1 K/9 through his first five starts of the season. The beginning of Lugo's tenure in Kansas City couldn't have gone much better, as he has a 1.66 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 38 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 2:48 pm
     
  • Dealt tough loss
    Olson (0-4) took the loss Friday against the Royals after he allowed one run on three hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out eight.

    Advice: The right-hander allowed a run on two hits, a walk and a sacrifice fly during the third inning but otherwise kept Kansas City off the board. It wasn't enough to prevent Olson's fourth straight loss, however, as Detroit was shut out for the third time this season. Despite the ugly record, the 24-year-old has a strong 3.18 ERA through five starts, though a 1.31 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB aren't quite as attractive. Rotowire.com Today, 2:41 pm
     
  • Set to face live hitters
    Cavalli (elbow) is scheduled to face live batters Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: The right-hander has recently been ramping things up in his bullpen sessions and is now ready to face live hitters for the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2023. Cavalli will likely require at least a couple live sessions before progressing to a rehab assignment, which should include a handful of starts in the minors. Rotowire.com Today, 2:29 pm
     
  • Throwing from 90 feet
    Campbell (shoulder) has been playing catch from 90 feet out, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Advice: Campbell has been on the injured list since April 12 with a right shoulder impingement, and his throwing program has progressed slower than expected -- though manager Alex Cora said the right-hander is feeling better. He remains without a clear return timeline, but one may emerge once he progresses to mound work and faces live hitters. Rotowire.com Today, 2:27 pm
     
  • Cody Bradford (rib) diagnosed with stress fracture
    Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy told reporters on Friday that Cody Bradford has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib.

    Advice: That explains why the 26-year-old southpaw hasn’t progressed as quickly as the Rangers had hoped in his recovery from a sore lower back. He’s expected to miss at least a month’s worth of action. By the time he’s ready to return, it seems unlikely that there will be a spot for him in the Rangers’ rotation if everyone else is able to stay healthy. Rotoworld Today, 2:23 pm
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  • Wade Miley set to undergo Tommy John surgery
    The Brewers announced on Friday that left-hander Wade Miley will undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

    Advice: Miley landed on the injured list on Monday due to inflammation in his left elbow. We now know that the situation is much more dire. He’ll miss the remainder of the 2024 season — and likely the first few months of the 2025 campaign — while recovering. That is if he even decides to continue his playing career. It’s a brutal blow for the 37-year-old southpaw. Rotoworld Today, 2:20 pm
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