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  • Mariners sign Matt Bowman to minor-league deal
    Mariners signed RHP Matt Bowman to a minor-league contract.

    Advice: Bowman was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, but instead of reporting back to Triple-A Reno after being unclaimed, he used his rights to elect free agency. He’ll report to Triple-A Tacoma instead to provide some relief depth in the Seattle organization. The Mariners will need to add him to the 40-man roster if he was to be promoted to the majors. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Inks minors deal with Seattle
    The Mariners signed Bowman to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

    Advice: Bowman elected free agency last week after the Diamondbacks had removed him from their 40-man roster, but it didn't take him a long time to find a new home. He will make $1 million if in the majors and his deal includes multiple opt-outs, per Heyman. Bowman holds a 5.02 ERA and 10:6 K:BB over 14.1 innings at the big-league level this season. Rotowire.com 39 minutes ago
     
  • Cleared by MLB
    Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that it has cleared Ohtani, closed its investigation and considers him "a victim of fraud" at the hands of his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges Tuesday, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com, and MLB considers the mattered settled given the "thoroughness of the federal investigation." Ohtani has continued to produce as an MVP candidate despite the background noise and has 14 home runs, 14 steals and a .322/.392/.596 slash line through 58 games this season. Rotowire.com 49 minutes ago
     
  • Shifted to 60-day IL
    Atlanta transferred Matzek (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Grant McAuley of 929 The Game reports.

    Advice: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Brian Anderson. Matzek has been sidelined for nearly a month with left elbow inflammation and now won't be eligible to return for at least another month. Rotowire.com Today, 10:03 am
     
  • Records victory Monday
    Strickland (2-1) earned the win in relief over San Diego on Monday, allowing one hit and one walk over 1.1 scoreless innings.

    Advice: Tyler Anderson allowed just one run over 6.2 standout frames before turning the ball over to Strickland with runners on second and third and two outs in the seventh inning. The reliever escaped the jam by getting David Peralta to fly out, then wiggled out of his own two-on, one-out situation in the eighth. Strickland subsequently became the pitcher of record when the Angels broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of that frame. Though he has primarily pitched in lower-leverage situations this year, Strickland has been arguably the team's most effective reliever, posting a 1.75 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB over 25.2 innings while notching two wins and two holds. Rotowire.com Today, 9:16 am
     
  • Called up for major-league debut
    The Nationals recalled Herz from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Herz is set to make his major-league debut Tuesday against the Mets, filling in for the injured Trevor Williams (elbow). The left-hander has posted a 3.75 ERA and 42:29 K:BB over 36 innings covering nine starts for Rochester this season. Herz boasts a 33.6 percent strikeout rate during his time in the minors but also a 15.3 percent walk rate. Rotowire.com Today, 9:13 am
     
  • Lands on IL with flexor strain
    The Nationals placed Williams on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to June 1, with a right flexor strain, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Williams had been slated to start Tuesday's game against the Mets but now will be sidelined for at least two weeks and very likely longer. The veteran right-hander has been a pleasant surprise for the Nationals this season, collecting a 2.22 ERA in 11 starts. DJ Herz is taking Williams' spot on the roster and in the rotation. Rotowire.com Today, 9:10 am
    Trevor WilliamsWSH - SP
    3:45 pm vs NYM
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  • Nationals place Williams on IL with flexor strain
    Nationals placed RHP Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain.

    Advice: Williams will be out for at least two weeks with the injury, but there’s no timetable for his return yet as the injury occurred sometime after his start against Atlanta on Thursday. Washington has recalled DJ Herz to make the start against the Mets on Tuesday in Williams’ place. There should be further updates on the 32-year-old’s status in the coming days. Rotoworld Today, 9:07 am
    Trevor WilliamsWSH - SP
    3:45 pm vs NYM
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Tyler Matzek (elbow) moves to 60-day injured list
    Braves transferred LHP Tyler Matzek from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: Matzek will now not be able to return to the Atlanta bullpen until July 5. The left-hander is off the 40-man roster, and Atlanta used that space to sign Brian Anderson to a one-year deal. Rotoworld Today, 9:04 am