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  • DFA'd by Guardians
    Beede was designated for assignment on Friday, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Advice: Beede has allowed 13 runs across eight innings in his last eight appearances, capped off by a five-run outing against the Astros on Thursday over one-third of an inning. His ERA has ballooned to 8.36 during that stretch after opening up the season with six scoreless innings. Righty Peter Strzelecki was recalled in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting again
    Velazquez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

    Advice: Velazquez has been less and less of an everyday option for the Royals as the team continues to trot out lineups with Salvador Perez as first, Vinnie Pasquantino at DH and Freddy Fermin behind the dish. Velazquez hasn't done much to warrant an everyday role after starting the season red-hot, with just one hit in his last 27 at-bats. Rotowire.com 12 minutes ago
     
  • Returns from injured list
    The Pirates activated Grandal (foot) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Grandal got a late start to the season while battling plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but he participated in nine rehab games with Triple-A Indianapolis and is feeling well enough to join the active roster. The veteran catcher is likely to share starts behind the dish with Joey Bart. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Pirates optioned Davis to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Advice: Davis entered the season as the Pirates' clear No. 1 catcher, but he slashed just .162/.280/.206 with a 34.9 percent strikeout rate and recently had fallen into a timeshare with Joey Bart. The Pirates will presumably keep Davis at catcher at Indianapolis, although it's possible he could be worked back into the mix in right field. Rotowire.com 17 minutes ago
    Henry DavisPIT - C,OF
    3:40 pm vs COL
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  • Takes seat against LHP
    Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

    Advice: Rortvedt will get the day off against lefty Jose Quintana, with freshly called-up Alex Jackson filling in behind the dish. During the Rays last series, Rortvedt went 1-for-9 (.111) with three strikeouts over three games. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
     
  • Not in Friday's lineup
    Buxton (knee) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

    Advice: Buxton was sent for an MRI after being lifted from Wednesday's contest due to an issue with his right knee, so it's not a major surprise he's not starting Friday. It remains to be seen if the 30-year-old will require a trip to the injured list with the MRI results not yet known, but the injury is a concerning development given it's the same knee in which he's undergone multiple surgeries. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Blue Jays option Addison Barger to Triple-A
    Blue Jays optioned SS Addison Barger to Triple-A Buffalo.

    Advice: The 24-year-old will head down to the minors after five games with the Blue Jays where he had just one hit across 18 plate appearances. He struck out 33% of the time in his at-bats with Toronto and will continue to develop at the Triple-A level. Rotoworld 27 minutes ago
    Addison BargerTOR - 3B,SS,OF
    3:45 pm @WSH
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  • Blue Jays recall Nathan Lukes from Triple-A
    Blue Jays recalled OF Nathan Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo.

    Advice: Lukes had a strong spring training with the Blue Jays going 18-for-40 (.450 AVG) and will get his opportunity with Toronto at the major league level. He’s slashed .284/.348/.432 with three homers and 13 RBI with Buffalo this season. Rotoworld 27 minutes ago
     
  • Not starting Friday
    Florial is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

    Advice: Florial will get a rare off day against a right-handed pitcher, with Jose Ramirez filling in at DH and Gabriel Arias playing third. While he almost exclusively plays against LHP, Florial has stumbled to a .196 average and a 46.4 percent strikeout rate through 20 games played. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago