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McCarthy has split time with Alek Thomas in center field this season for Arizona, hitting .073 (3-for-41) with zero homers, three RBI and one steal through 14 games. He can be safely dropped in nearly all fantasy formats. There’s been no indication yet that top prospect Jordan Lawlar is on his way to Arizona, but the move frees up a roster spot. Draw your own conclusions.

Gonzales’ rehab stint started off in difficult fashion, as he wasn’t quite ready to play regularly as he attempted to overcome an ankle fracture. Things had gotten better recently, though, and he wound up going 7-for-22 in his last five games for Triple-A Indianapolis. He should reclaim his role as the Pirates’ primary second baseman. Adam Frazier, who has been unusually productive of late, will probably start seeing time in the outfield against righties, which will probably result in fewer at-bats for Alexander Canario.

The Pirates waived Solak after Sunday’s game without reporting it. The journeyman started three out of his first four games with the club after being promoted on May 16, but he went just 1-for-10 and had seen the field only once in two weeks since.

Nicolas will take the bullpen spot of Tanner Rainey, who was DFA’d on Monday. He had a 10.57 ERA over 7 2/3 innings before being sent down a month ago.

Kurtz has missed the last week with a hip flexor strain. He had caught fire just prior to the injury, going 7-for-17 with four homers and five walks in his last five games. Logan Davidson of CJ Alexander could be sent down once Kurtz is back.

Dollander will make his return to the Colorado rotation tonight against the Marlins. He was 2-5 with a 6.28 ERA in eight starts before going on the IL two weeks ago with forearm tightness.

Gordon might have been sent down anyway with Chase Dollander back, though Carson Palmquist was also a possibility. Gordon had a 4.24 ERA in three starts for the Rockies, but he allowed a few unearned runs and struck out only 10 in 17 innings.

Agnos has been closing for the Rockies, picking up four saves in four chances. Seth Halvorsen is probably the leading candidate to step in for him these next few days.

Chivilli was optioned eight days ago after posting a 6.14 ERA in 29 1/3 innings. He’ll pitch in middle relief, though maybe only until Zach Agnos returns from bereavement leave.

Not ideal. Burnes, who was injured during his start Sunday, figures to be placed on the injured list prior to tonight’s game. Ryne Nelson is the obvious choice to replace him in Arizona’s rotation.

Ureña can eat innings for a Dodgers club with an incredible 15 pitchers on the injured list. It’ll be Ureña’s third team this season after stints with the Mets and Blue Jays. Ureña holds a 5.87 ERA over seven appearances, six of which came with the Jays after recording a three-inning save with the Mets in a blowout.