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Burns was considered one of the top prep prospects in the 2021 draft but chose to go the college route, and after two solid seasons at Tennessee, he blossomed at Wake Forest in his junior campaign with a 2.70 ERA and a whopping 191 strikeouts over 100 2/3 innings in his 16 starts. His arsenal is impressive; starting with a fastball that can get up to 102 mph and quite often finishing with a wipeout slider that might be the best pitch of any player in the class. Between those two pitches is an above-average change and a quality curve, and while he’s not a control artist, he should throw enough strikes to be a starter. Burns has a nice combination of floor and ceiling, and it’s not hard to see him becoming a fantasy ace someday.

The 26-year-old outfielder takes the roster spot of Otto Kemp after he was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. Berroa was hitting .250/.361/.400 with four homers, 20 RBI and nine stolen bases in 168 plate appearances at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Expect him to see most of his work with the Phillies against left-handed pitching.

With Aaron Nola heading to the paternity list, Hoffman will get another opportunity to pitch out of the big league bullpen for at least a couple of days. He holds a 2.70 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and a 2/1 K/BB ratio over 3 1/3 innings in two appearances with the Phillies this season.

The 32-year-old hurler will be away from the team for a couple of days as he welcomes a new addition to the family. Nolan Hoffman was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move to add a fresh arm to the Phillies’ bullpen.

Sean Manaea will be given the opportunity to work as a bulk reliever, likely behind an opener, in Peterson’s spot in the rotation beginning on Monday. The last straw for Peterson appears to have been giving up six runs on 11 hits over five innings against the Reds on Tuesday. He holds a miserable 5.57 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across 53 1/3 innings on the season.

The Orioles needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster to re-sign Albert Suarez on Friday, so Kremer was shifted to the 60-day injured list. He has been shelved since the end of April due to a right quad strain and now he won’t be eligible to return until the end of June at the earliest. There’s still no clear timeline for when he may be ready.

The 25-year-old hurler was promoted from Triple-A prior to Thursday’s game. He made his big league debut in that contest, striking out one batter in his scoreless inning of work. Weston should get another opportunity with the O’s before the summer is through.

Once again, the 36-year-old hurler re-signs with the O’s after being designated for assignment. He has pitched well in seven appearances with the club this season, posting a 2.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 10/9 K/BB ratio across 19 2/3 innings. Cameron Weston was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.

It’s another discouraging development for the 28-year-old right-hander who is trying to return from a shoulder impingement that has bothered him since the spring. There’s no clear timeline for when he may be able to join the Rays’ bullpen, but it’s going to be a while.

Caleb Durbin will bat ninth as Sogard sits for the first time in the last six games against RHP Slade Cecconi. Sogard is off to a .273/.368/.394 start and figures to keep getting chances so long as Durbin remains ice cold.

Gilbert was blown up in two appearances with the White Sox this year, but holds a 3.09 ERA in 23 1/3 innings with the Knights, including 21 strikeouts against just five walks. He’ll get another chance to establish himself in the White Sox bullpen pecking order while Jordan Leasure is out.