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  • Snags seventh win
    Neris (7-2) tossed a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the win in Thursday's 5-3, 10-inning victory over the Giants.

    Advice: Neris went through a rough patch earlier this month but he's pitched better lately, tossing scoreless innings in consecutive outings with four total strikeouts. The veteran once again didn't see a save opportunity, as that went to Porter Hodge on Thursday, but it was encouraging to see Neris still work in a high-leverage spot. He figures to remain Chicago's closer moving forward, though he could be replaced if his struggles resurface. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:23 pm
  • Rangers release reliever Nabil Crismatt
    Rangers release Nabil Crismatt.

    Advice: Crismatt made five relief appearances earlier this season for the Dodgers before heading over to the Rangers, where he didn’t end up getting a call back to the majors. The 29-year-old righty should be able to latch on somewhere as emergency organizational relief depth. He’s made 114 appearances in the big leagues since 2020. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:51 pm
  • José Quijada (elbow) starts rehab assignment
    José Quijada (elbow) started a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday.

    Advice: Quijada is working his way back from last year’s Tommy John surgery and will need at least a few more rehab outings in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League before facing some higher-level competition. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:33 pm
  • Shuster gets win with three in relief
    Jared Shuster picked up the win while throwing three scoreless innings in relief in the first game of a doubleheader against Atlanta.

    Advice: Shuster came in to work three innings of bulk relief after Chad Kuhl exited after three frames. The 25-year-old is the 27th player for the doubleheader against Atlanta — Shuster’s former organization — and he made a case for staying up while striking out two and allowing just one hit. Shuster has pitched well in his limited chances with the White Sox, but even if he did get called up into a full-time role, there’s a lot working against him as a potential fantasy option. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:28 pm
  • Oliver Ortega undergoes season-ending surgery
    Oliver Ortega underwent season-ending surgery on Wednesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow.

    Advice: Ortega underwent elbow surgery back in late March to remove loose bodies in his right elbow and underwent an additional procedure earlier this week that will end his season. The 27-year-old righty was claimed off waivers last October from the Twins and has yet to pitch for the Astros. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:43 pm
  • Returns from injured list
    The Tigers reinstated Faedo (hip) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

    Advice: Faedo made three rehab appearances at Triple-A Toledo, during which he gave up one run over three innings while striking out four batters and walking four. He owns a 3.38 ERA and 1.18 WHIP through 34.2 frames in the majors, and he'll slide back into a middle relief role now that he's been cleared to rejoin the Tigers' bullpen. Keider Montero was optioned to Toledo in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:00 pm
  • For your health: Pirates ship Justin Bruihl to Triple-A
    Pirates optioned LHP Justin Bruihl to Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Advice: Bruihl heads back to the minors ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Braves. The 27-year-old lefty has made seven relief appearances this season for the Pirates, posting a bloated 9.53 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 5/1 K/BB ratio across 5 2/3 innings of work. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:16 pm
  • Halos option Guillermo Zuñiga to Triple-A
    Angels optioned RHP Guillermo Zuñiga to Triple-A Salt Lake.

    Advice: Zuñiga has been shipped back to the minors to free up a roster spot for Thursday’s starter Davis Daniel to take the ball against the Tigers. The 25-year-old righty was called back up over the weekend after missing a couple months with a pectoral strain. He should be back in a couple weeks. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:50 pm
  • Guardians add Darren McCaughan to bullpen mix
    Guardians recalled RHP Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus.

    Advice: McCaughan augments Cleveland’s relief depth heading into Thursday’s contest against the division-rival Royals. The 28-year-old righty has made only one relief appearance this season for the Guardians since being acquired back in early May from the Marlins. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:42 pm