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  • Officially promoted
    The Cardinals recalled Kloffenstein from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

    Advice: After putting up a 3.97 ERA and 1.13 WHP through 77 innings at Triple-A, Kloffenstein will now come up from the minors to give St. Louis another multi-inning relief option in its bullpen. He'll take the place of Chris Roycroft, who was optioned to Memphis in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 11:12 am
     
  • Set to return Sunday
    Rockies manager Bud Black said Thursday that Freeland (elbow) will rejoin the rotation Sunday versus the Nationals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

    Advice: Freeland allowed two earned runs while striking out four over four innings in his third and final rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque. The left-hander threw 67 pitches in the outing, so he probably won't be ready for a full workload Sunday. Most fantasy managers shouldn't be using Freeland, anyway. He posted a 13.21 ERA in four starts before going on the injured list in mid-April with a left elbow strain. Rotowire.com Today, 11:07 am
     
  • Recalled from Triple-A
    The Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

    Advice: With Dan Altavilla (oblique) headed for the injured list, the Royals will bring up Cruz to help replenish their bullpen depth. The 25-year-old has spent all season with Omaha, posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 26 innings. He allowed seven earned runs through 12.2 frames during his time in the majors last season and will likely only be used during low-leverage situations. Rotowire.com Today, 10:39 am
     
  • Goes five innings in rehab start
    Gray (elbow) struck out five over five innings while allowing two earned runs on three hits and three walks in his rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Harrisburg.

    Advice: After building up to 79 pitches in what was the third start of his rehab assignment, Gray looks to be on the cusp of making his return from the 15-day injured list. According to Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com, Gray reported back to Washington on Thursday and said he felt good following his latest rehab start, but the Nationals haven't yet decided whether he'll remain on assignment or rejoin the big-league rotation. If Washington chooses to activate Gray along with keeping a five-man rotation intact, the struggling Patrick Corbin could be sent to the bullpen to make room for the right-hander. Gray could be an option to start for the Nationals as soon as Monday in San Diego. Rotowire.com Today, 10:09 am
     
  • Good to go for Saturday start
    The Marlins are listing Luzardo (back) as their probable pitcher for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Luzardo pitched with some back stiffness in his last outing versus the Nationals, getting pulled after five innings and 77 pitches while displaying decreased velocity. He's evidently bounced back fine, though, and appears good to go this weekend for a matchup against Seattle at home. Rotowire.com Today, 9:57 am
     
  • Next steps identified
    Muller (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The left-hander began a throwing program June 6, and he appears to be progressing through it without setbacks. If all goes well with Sunday's bullpen session, Muller is slated to head out for a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas at some point during the following week. Rotowire.com Today, 9:52 am
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  • Says his back is fine
    Gibson said Thursday that he feels fine after being scratched from a scheduled start Wednesday in Miami due to back tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    Advice: The pitcher even said he's hoping to pitch in relief Thursday against the Giants, although that seems unlikely. It's not clear when Gibson might make his next start, but it sounds like a stint on the injured list can safely be ruled out. Rotowire.com Today, 9:19 am
     
  • Set for UCL surgery
    Corniell will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Corniell has been sidelined all season with an elbow issue. While it was initially referred to as inflammation when he went on the Double-A Frisco 7-day injured list back in early April, subsequent testing has revealed the bad news. It's not yet clear whether Corniell will have a full Tommy John surgery or internal brace procedure, but in either case he is done for 2024 and is likely to miss at least a large chunk, if not all, of 2025, as well. Rotowire.com Today, 9:07 am
     
  • Reaches 67 pitches in rehab start
    Freeland (elbow) struck out four over four innings in his third rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque, giving up two earned runs on two hits and four walks.

    Advice: Freeland tossed four innings of one-run ball in his first rehab outing with Albuquerque on June 13, but he wasn't quite as sharp in his second turn through the Triple-A rotation, spotting 42 of his 67 pitches for strikes while walking four of the 18 batters he faced. Though Freeland looks to be stretched out to close to a traditional starter's workload, the Rockies may want the left-hander to raise his pitch count a bit more and show improved control in one more outing with Albuquerque before bringing him back from the 60-day injured list. The Rockies already seem to be ruling out Freeland for a return this weekend; the team is listing Dakota Hudson, Cal Quantrill and Austin Gomber as its starters for the series with the Nationals that runs Friday through Sunday, according to Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com. Rotowire.com Today, 8:31 am