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  • Daulton Jefferies lands on IL with elbow inflammation
    Pirates placed RHP Daulton Jefferies on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

    Advice: It’s never what you want to hear for a pitcher coming off a recent Tommy John surgery. There should be some clarity on his status once he undergoes further testing and evaluation. The 28-year-old righty has made six appearnaces (one start) in the big leagues this season between the Pirates and Giants. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:43 am
  • Credited with win
    Walker (5-3) walked one and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the win Friday over the Guardians.

    Advice: The Giants led wire-to-wire in the bullpen game, and Walker was rewarded with the win from the official scorer after getting five outs over the sixth and seventh innings. The reliever has a 9.1-inning scoreless streak, during which he's posted a 14:2 K:BB. He continues to impress in a versatile role with a 1.97 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 60:9 K:BB over 45.2 innings this season, and he's added 16 holds. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:21 am
  • Resumes throwing
    Poteet (triceps) has resumed his throwing program but has not yet progressed to throwing off a mound, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Poteet landed on the IL on June 18 due to a right triceps strain. It's an encouraging sign that the 29-year-old righty has gotten back to throwing, though he will likely remain without a clear return timeline until he's able to throw a few bullpen sessions. The return of Gerrit Cole also means there's no guarantee Poteet remains in the majors upon being activated. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:07 am
    Cody PoteetNYY - SP,RP
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • Ben Brown (neck) making gradual progress
    Ben Brown (neck) is scheduled to play catch on Saturday.

    Advice: Brown hit the injured list back in mid-June with a neck strain and has been slowly progressing towards a return to Chicago’s starting rotation. There isn’t a definitive timetable yet, but the fact that he’s been throwing for at least a week now without any setbacks is an encouraging sign. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:31 am
    Ben BrownCHC - SP,RP
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • Javier Assad (forearm) completes bullpen session
    Javier Assad (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Friday.

    Advice: Assad landed on the injured list last week with a right forearm strain, so it’s an extremely encouraging sign that he came out of Friday’s side session without any issues. The 26-year-old righty might be able to jump right back into Chicago’s starting rotation mix without requiring a minor league rehab assignment. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:29 am
    Javier AssadCHC - SP,RP
    New Player Note
    IL15
  • Rehab assignment imminent
    Stripling (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and then head out to Single-A Stockton to start a rehab assignment Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Saturday's bullpen session is the final benchmark for Stripling to clear before a return to game action for the first time since May 24. Stripling is expected to start Stockton's game Tuesday and projected to throw up to 35 pitches. If the outing goes well, he'll be bumped up to Triple-A Las Vegas for his next rehab start or appearance Sunday, July 14. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:28 am
  • Next rehab steps outlined
    Blackburn (foot) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and then report to Single-A Stockton to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The right-hander is finally on the cusp of a long-awaited return to game action, provided Saturday's bullpen session goes well. Blackburn is slated to follow fellow rehabbing starter Ross Stripling (elbow) out of the bullpen in Stockton's game Tuesday and is projected to throw up to 35 pitches. If the outing goes well, Blackburn will then be slated to bump his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Las Vegas for a likely start or appearance Sunday, July 14. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:26 am
  • Stuck with loss in return from IL
    Hoeing (0-1) took the loss Friday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over three innings as the Marlins fell 3-2 to the White Sox. He struck out four.

    Advice: Making his first appearance since recovering from a hamstring strain that had sidelined him for over two months, Hoeing was surprisingly sharp over 46 pitches (32 strikes), but Miami's offense didn't get on the board until the seventh inning. Given the tattered state of the team's staff -- the Marlins have enough starting pitchers on the IL to fill an entire rotation and then some -- Hoeing could continue to be deployed in a tandem with rookie Roddery Munoz, who worked four innings in relief Friday. Hoeing has been the more effective of the two arms this season, posting a 1.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB through 22.2 innings. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:39 am
  • Shifts to relief role
    Munoz gave up two runs on four hits and four walks over four innings of relief in Friday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox. He struck out two.

    Advice: The rookie right-hander was deployed as the back half of a tandem with Bryan Hoeing, who came off the IL on Friday and took the loss during a game in which Miami never led. Munoz's control remains an issue, and he's walked multiple batters in seven of his nine big-league appearances so far, leading to a 5.48 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 40:24 K:BB over 44.1 innings. It's not clear how the Marlins plan to use Munoz from here, but if he remains on turn he would next take the mound on the road next week in Houston, either as a starter or bulk reliever. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:33 am