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The White Sox needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for Erick Fedde, and it looks like Navarro was the odd-man out this time around. The 25-year-old hurler registered a 7.27 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings with the big league club during the 2023 season. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the White Sox at the Triple-A level.

Bradford gets the ball after Dane Dunning threw two innings in relief during Friday’s series opener against the Red Sox. The 26-year-old southpaw, who missed three months earlier this year due to a back injury, has compiled a solid 3.38 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 19/3 K/BB ratio across 21 1/3 innings (four appearances, three starts) this season for the Rangers.

Tatis underwent an MRI during last month’s All-Star break, which revealed enough healing that he was cleared for light baseball activities, including swinging and running, but it’s unclear when he’ll be ready to return. The 25-year-old has been out since late June due to a stress reaction in his right femur.

“Right now when I make contact with the ball, it feels like someone’s stabbing me with a knife right in the ribs.” Casas told NESN’s Laura Stickells on Friday. “Right when it happened I felt like I got shot with a gun, so it’s dulled down.” So, that technically qualifies as progress. It certainly sounds like it’s going to be a pain tolerance matter for Casas moving forward as the only remedy is going to be time off from baseball activities. The 24-year-old appears poised to play through the issue down the home stretch to help the Red Sox in the midst of a playoff push.

Wilson has progressed to hitting off a tee in addition to some light jogging. The 22-year-old rookie shortstop, who has been out since late July recovering from a left hamstring strain, remains without a definitive return timeline, but he should be ready to return to Oakland’s lineup by the end of August.

Jones has been on the shelf since early July recovering from a Grade 2 lat strain, but there’s optimism he’ll be ready to return at some point later this month. The 22-year-old rookie sensation should be ready for a minor league rehab assignment at some point in the next week or so.

Jansen didn’t end up pitching, but was available, if needed, for Friday’s series opener against the Rangers after tweaking his back during Wednesday’s save against the Mariners when he slipped off the mound while delivering a pitch. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern moving forward, but back issues are notoriously complicated matters. It sounds like he’s good to go for this weekend.

Mauricio tore his ACL last offseason while playing in the Dominican Winter League and went back under the knife this week to remove some scar tissue in his surgically-repaired knee, which ostensibly eliminates any shot of him returning this season. Barring any additional setbacks, he should be fully healthy in time for spring training.

Among the top pitching prospects in baseball, Misiorowski was promoted to the doorstep of the majors earlier this week, and will convert to a full-time relief role in an effort to bolster Milwaukee’s bullpen down the home stretch. The hard-throwing 22-year-old possesses overpowering stuff and could be dominant right away in relief, which makes him a fantasy-relevant stash in all deeper mixed leagues until further notice.

It’s unclear what type of role Rizzo will occupy if he’s able to make it back to New York this season with rookie Ben Rice seemingly emerging as a legitimate option at the cold corner, despite some struggles of late. The 34-year-old veteran is still a ways off from a potential return. He’s been out since mid-June recovering from a right forearm fracture.

Hamilton has been on the injured list since mid-June due to a right lat strain and remains without a clear timetable to rejoin New York’s relief mix. The 29-year-old righty still needs to progress to facing hitters in a live batting practice session before he’s ready for game action.