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Chase Burns

CIN Starting Pitcher

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Chase Burns struck out three in a scoreless inning on Wednesday against the Rangers.

Burns, who touched triple digits in his spring debut, was selected second overall in the 2024 MLB Draft and will make his professional debut this season, most likely at High-A Dayton. The 22-year-old phenom, who checked in as the 38th-ranked prospect (198th overall) in Rotoworld’s latest dynasty rankings update, figures to move quickly though Cincinnati’s system.

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Zach Agnos

COL Relief Pitcher #36

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Rockies optioned RHP Zach Agnos to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Agnos has had a rough time in 13 appearances for the Rockies this season, registering a 5.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 20/10 K/BB ratio over 29 innings of work. Blas Castano was recalled from Triple-A to take his spot in the Rockies’ bullpen.

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Alek Manoah

LAA Starting Pitcher #47

Angels optioned RHP Alek Manoah to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The 28-year-old hurler actually pitched well in his first two outings for the Halos, firing six scoreless innings with a 1.17 WHIP and a 3/5 K/BB ratio. He should get another opportunity with the big league club in the near future.

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Grayson Rodriguez

LAA Starting Pitcher #21

Angels activated RHP Grayson Rodriguez from the 15-day injured iist.

Rodriguez will make his Angels’ debut on Sunday against the Dodgers. The former top prospect looked electric on his recent minor league rehab assignment and should immediately have fantasy relevance in all mixed leagues.

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Ketel Marte

AZ 2nd Baseman #4

Ketel Marte is not in the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Rockies in Colorado.

There doesn’t appear to be any sort of illness or injury at play here, it’s just a routine day off for the hard-hitting second baseman. Ildemaro Vargas will slide over and cover second base while Jose Fernandez starts at first base and will bat eighth for the Diamondbacks against Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies.

Source: MLB

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Christian Yelich

MIL Designated Hitter #22

Christian Yelich (back) returned to the Brewers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Twins.

Yelich had missed the team’s previous four games due to tightness in his back. He’ll serve as the team’s designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot against Twins’ right-hander Bailey Ober on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Source: MLB

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Kyle Teel

CWS Catcher #8

Kyle Teel tweaked his right knee during a minor league rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

The injury isn’t believed to be anything serious, but he’ll sit on Sunday before being re-evaluated on Tuesday. Teel had been tracking toward a return to the White Sox in mid-May, but it’s possible this will set him back a bit.

Injury

Source: Scott Merkin

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Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25
Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the Twins’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Brewers.

It’s the fourth straight game that Buxton has missed due to lingering right hip flexor soreness. There’s growing optimism though that he should be ready to return on Monday. Ryan Kreidler will start in his place in center field and will bat eighth for the Twins against Brewers’ southpaw Robert Gasser.
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Hunter Harvey

CHC Relief Pitcher #45

Cubs transferred RHP Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list.

Harvey suffered a setback in his recovery last week when he suffered a stress reaction while progressing through his throwing program. There’s still no clear timetable for his return. Moving him to the 60-day IL on Sunday cleared a spot on the Cubs’ 40-man roster for the promotion of Ty Blach.

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Ty Blach

CHC Starting Pitcher #50

Cubs selected the contract of LHP Ty Blach from Triple-A Iowa.

The 35-year-old southpaw has made five appearances (three starts) at the Triple-A level, posting a 5.23 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and a 14/7 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings. He’ll provide the Cubs with another option that’s capable of working multiple innings out of the bullpen.

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Javier Assad

CHC Starting Pitcher #72

Cubs optioned RHP Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa.

Assad has struggled in a hybrid role for the Cubs this season, posting a 5.88 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 14/7 K/BB ratio over 26 innings in eight appearances (three starts). He’ll return to the rotation at Triple-A Iowa where he’ll likely be the next man up the next time the Cubs require an extra starter. Ty Blach was promoted from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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