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  • Luke Jackson starting rehab assignment Thursday
    Luke Jackson (back) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Single-A San Jose.

    Advice: Jackson landed on the injured list nearly three weeks ago after suffering a lower back strain during an Opening Day relief appearance against the Padres. The 32-year-old figures to rejoin San Francisco’s high-leverage relief mix at some point before the end of April. Rotoworld 37 minutes ago
  • Rebounds for fifth save
    Clase earned the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over Boston, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

    Advice: It was an encouraging effort from Clase after he'd blown his previous two save opportunities. Despite his recent rough patch, the 26-year-old Clase has been excellent overall to start the year, allowing just one earned run through his first nine innings while striking out seven as he improves to 5-for-7 in save chances. Rotowire.com Today, 4:40 pm
  • Takes loss in bulk role
    Criswell (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the Guardians, allowing four runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over 2.1 innings.

    Advice: While Criswell didn't miss many bats in his brief outing, the Red Sox defense didn't do him any favors, as they committed a pair of errors behind the right-hander resulting in three unearned runs. The 27-year-old Criswell sports a 4.26 ERA with a 1.58 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB through his first 6.1 innings this season. He'll likely continue to work in a bulk role while Nick Pivetta (elbow) and Garrett Whitlock (oblique) are sidelined. Rotowire.com Today, 4:35 pm
  • Notches four-out save
    Yates earned the save in Thursday's 9-7 win over Detroit, allowing one hit while logging a strikeout in 1.1 scoreless innings.

    Advice: Yates entered with two outs in the eighth inning, striking out Spencer Torkelson to strand the tying and go-ahead runs on base, before working around a two-out single in the ninth en route to his second save this season. Yates has yet to allow a run through his first eight appearances (8.2 innings) this year. The 37-year-old veteran has saves in two of the Rangers' last four games, as he looks to be firming his grasp on the ninth-inning job in Texas. Rotowire.com Today, 4:05 pm
  • Sent to Iowa
    The Cubs optioned Wesneski to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Wesneski was recalled to the majors Wednesday, but his big-league stint will come to an abrupt end with Jameson Taillon (back) returning from the injured list. The 26-year-old pitched four innings and earned the win Wednesday and could work his way back into the majors if he continues finding success at Triple-A. Rotowire.com Today, 3:48 pm
  • Aroldis Chapman receives two-game suspension
    Aroldis Chapman has received a two-game suspension for on-field actions that led to his ejection from Monday’s game against the Mets.

    Advice: Chapman, who has also received an undisclosed fine, has the ability to appeal the league-issued two-game suspension. The 36-year-old lefty reliever was tossed from the eighth inning of Monday’s showdown against the Mets after recording just one out and allowing three runs. Rotoworld Today, 3:20 pm
  • Sent back to Triple-A
    Jacques is being optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Andrew Parker of Beyond the Monster reports.

    Advice: Jacques was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. He made an appearance Thursday and gave up a run on three hits across 1.2 innings. The 29-year-old is being sent back down as Cam Booser joins the team in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 3:14 pm
  • Thursday's game postponed
    Puk and the Marlins won't play the Cubs on Thursday due to inclement weather, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: The game will be made up via a doubleheader Saturday. Puk owns a 5.91 ERA and 2.44 WHIP through 10.2 innings this season, and his next start will likely be pushed back to Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 2:38 pm
  • Mets designate Tyler Jay for assignment
    Mets designated LHP Tyler Jay for assignment.

    Advice: A feel-good story for the Mets, Jay made his long-awaited major-league debut earlier this month after being selected sixth overall in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Twins. The 29-year-old lefty loses his spot on New York’s 40-man roster after the club re-acquired reliever Michael Tonkin off waivers. Rotoworld Today, 2:11 pm