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The Red Sox didn’t shoot for the moon with their first-round pick, but both of their next two selections were first-round talents. Wilson, who was expected to be a first-rounder going into 2009, is a fastball-slider pitcher with closer potential. The Red Sox could move him back to the rotation, but he is likely to end up in the pen long-term. Renfroe, who has an offer to play quarterback at Ole Miss, fell due to signability concerns. He also has plenty of potential as a pitcher, but the Red Sox took him as a shortstop. Despite his two-sport status, he’s rather polished for a high school product.

While the Rangers are still calling it a minor issue, the fact that Seager is heading for imaging doesn’t bode particularly well for his status going forward. Fantasy managers should have a contingency plan in place for next week in the event that Seager winds up on the injured list.

McDermott made eight appearances for the Dodgers at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.32 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and a 16/8 K/BB ratio. He’ll function in a middle relief role for the Dodgers. Charlie Barnes was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move on Sunday.

Barnes was just promoted from Triple-A on Friday, but after being used in back-to-back games he wasn’t going to be available on Sunday, so the Dodgers opted to swap him out for a fresh arm. The 30-year-old left-hander should get another chance with the big league club in relatively short order.

Gervase was just optioned to Triple-A last Sunday, but he’ll rejoin the Dodgers with Jack Dreyer (shoulder) landing on the injured list. The 25-year-old hurler has posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and a 5/1 K/BB ratio over three innings in his lone appearance with the Dodgers this season.

The 27-year-old southpaw has been a key cog in the Dodgers’ bullpen this season, posting a stellar 2.08 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 24/6 K/BB ratio. As of now, there’s no clear timeline for his return. Paul Gervase was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday to take his place in the bullpen.

Brown is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday and if all goes well, he’ll be cleared to make a minor league rehab start next weekend. He’s going to require at least a couple of tune-ups there before he’s ready to return. Brown has been shelved since the start of April due to a right shoulder strain.

The Padres needed to clear a spot on their active roster for the debut of Lucas Giolito on Sunday and unfortunately for Jacob he was the odd man out this time. The 27-year-old gave up two runs without recording an out during Saturday’s appearance against the Mariners. He’ll bide his time at the Triple-A level until his services are needed once more.

The 31-year-old righty will make his Padres’ debut on Sunday against the Mariners. Over four minor league rehab starts, Giolito posted a 4.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 15/6 K/BB ratio across 17 innings of work. He could wind up carving out some fantasy value in deeper mixed leagues. Alek Jacob was optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.

The 27-year-old right-hander was claimed off of waivers from the Mariners in mid-April. Castaño has been terrific at the Triple-A level this season, posting a 1.10 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and a 12/7 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 innings. He’ll work in a middle relief role for the Rockies.

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.