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  • Sent down to minors
    The Rangers optioned Wendzel to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

    Advice: He's being sent out in favor of a fresh relief arm. Wendzel has just a .397 OPS in 27 contests with the Rangers this season. Rotowire.com Today, 9:20 am
  • Ruled out through All-Star break
    Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander (neck) will not return prior to the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Verlander has resumed playing catch and appears to be making some progress as he works his way back from neck soreness. However, it's been about three weeks since he's thrown off a mound and he'll surely need at least one rehab start before returning. The 41-year-old should be back before the end of July if he can avoid setbacks. Rotowire.com Today, 9:17 am
  • Scratched from lineup
    Bichette was scratched from the Blue Jays' lineup Thursday with a right forearm contusion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bichette was hit by a pitch in the area during Wednesday's game versus the Astros and felt some residual soreness while working out pregame Thursday. Consider him day-to-day. Leo Jimenez will slide over to shortstop and Spencer Horwitz will enter the lineup at second base. Rotowire.com Today, 9:11 am
  • Taking seat Thursday
    Cronenworth is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers.

    Advice: It's a routine day of rest after Cronenworth started each of the previous 12 games for the Padres. Tyler Wade will receive a start at second base. Rotowire.com Today, 9:06 am
  • Moves up to three spot
    Merrill will start in center field and bat third in Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

    Advice: Merrill had one start out of the leadoff spot back in mid-April and batted fifth a couple times last month, but this will be his first-ever start from the third spot in the Padres' batting order. The rookie outfielder has earned the assignment by slashing a robust .352/.380/.727 with nine home runs, 21 RBI and two stolen bases over his last 23 games. Jake Cronenworth has typically hit third since Fernando Tatis (quad) went down and he has a day off Thursday, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Merrill receive more opportunities from the middle of the San Diego batting order. Rotowire.com Today, 9:04 am
  • On bench against lefty
    Horwitz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

    Advice: Hortwitz will head to the bench Thursday with lefty Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. Leo Jimenez will man second base and bat eighth in the series finale. Rotowire.com Today, 9:03 am
  • Marlins call up RHP Matt Andriese
    Marlins recalled RHP Matt Andriese from Triple-A Jacksonville.

    Advice: Andriese has a 4.78 ERA in 32 innings at Triple-A this season, but the Marlins bullpen was taxed against the Red Sox and needed some fresh arms. Anthony Maldonado was sent down to make room. Rotoworld Today, 8:57 am
  • Anthony Maldonado sent to minors
    Marlins optioned RHP Anthony Maldonado to Triple-A Jacksonville

    Advice: Maldonado was recalled from the minors on Wednesday but allowed four runs on three hits in one inning against the Red Sox and will now return to the minors. Quite a rollercoaster of a day. Matt Andriese will take his place on the active roster. Rotoworld Today, 8:55 am
  • Out of Texas lineup
    Heim is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

    Advice: It's an afternoon game Thursday after Heim had caught each of the first two games of the series, so he will begin this one on the bench. Andrew Knizner will be behind the dish for the Rangers. Rotowire.com Today, 8:55 am