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  • Expects just one more rehab start
    Urquidy (forearm) said Monday that his next rehab start on Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi should be his final one before joining the Astros' rotation, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Urquidy threw 48 pitches and allowed three runs over 2.2 innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. He will get his pitch count up to 70 on Saturday before sliding into Houston's rotation next week, likely in Oakland against the Athletics. Urquidy has been out all season with a right forearm strain. Rotowire.com 57 minutes ago
    José UrquidyHOU - SP,RP
    5:10 pm vs OAK
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  • Could need just one rehab start
    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Whitlock (oblique) could return from the 15-day injured list if all goes well in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Worcester, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

    Advice: Whitlock has missed nearly a month with a left oblique strain, but the Red Sox apparently feel that he should be sufficiently built up after just the one rehab start. Cooper Criswell has performed well since joining Boston's rotation, but he could be headed to the bullpen or back to Worcester once Whitlock is activated. Rotowire.com Today, 1:52 pm
     
  • A.J. Puk rejoins Marlins pen after I.L. stint
    Marlins activated LHP A.J. Puk from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: Puk was a starter before going down with shoulder fatigue, but that went badly and he should be in the pen for good now. He might wind up closing for the Marlins later this season if and when Tanner Scott is traded, though if he’s throwing well, it’s very likely that Puk will be sent elsewhere, too. Rotoworld Today, 1:50 pm
    A.J. PukMIA - SP,RP
    3:40 pm @DET
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  • Plays catch Monday
    Dunning (shoulder) threw from 90 feet Monday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Dunning landed on the 15-day injured list last week with a right rotator cuff strain but said after Monday's throwing session that his pitching arm is feeling stronger. His stint on the IL isn't expected to be a long one, but he'll need to go through a throwing progression so a return when first eligible on May 21 might be a push. Rotowire.com Today, 1:43 pm
    Dane DunningTEX - SP,RP
    5:05 pm vs CLE
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  • José Urquidy due for second rehab start
    José Urquidy, who is on the IL with forearm inflammation, will make a second rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi.

    Advice: Urquidy allowed three runs in 2 2/3 innings Sunday for Triple-A Sugar Land. He’s hoping the upcoming start will be the last before he rejoins Houston’s rotation, but he’ll probably need to pitch a little better for that to happen. Rotoworld Today, 1:40 pm
    José UrquidyHOU - SP,RP
    5:10 pm vs OAK
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Back in bullpen
    The Cubs recalled Cuas from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Cuas had just been sent down a day ago, but he's back to replace Adbert Alzolay (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. He will be used in low-leverage spots. Rotowire.com Today, 1:35 pm
     
  • Goes on IL with forearm strain
    The Cubs placed Alzolay on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right forearm strain, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Alzolay netted a save in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Pirates, although he gave up two runs (one earned) in the process. The righty hasn't displayed strong form this season, collecting a 4.67 ERA and 13:6 K:BB over 17.1 innings. Hector Neris will continue to operate as the Cubs' primary closer. Rotowire.com Today, 1:34 pm
     
  • Cubs put ex-closer Alzolay on IL due to forearm
    Cubs placed RHP Adbert Alzolay on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearm.

    Advice: Those are never good. Alzolay, who also missed time with a forearm strain late last year, was bounced from the closer’s role in April after blowing his fourth save in seven tries. He had been reasonably effective of late and even picked up a save in a 10-inning game yesterday, but as a result of the injury, everyone holding on to him in fantasy leagues can probably move on now. Hector Neris has been the Cubs’ primary closer of late. Rotoworld Today, 1:22 pm
     
  • Cubs bring back right-hander Cuas
    Cubs recalled RHP José Cuas from Triple-A Iowa.

    Advice: Cuas was effective in 27 appearances for the Cubs after coming over from the Royals last season, he’s allowed eight runs in eight innings during his major league stints this year. He’ll resume working in middle relief. Rotoworld Today, 1:19 pm