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Luis Atilano

CIN Starting Pitcher

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Reds signed RHP Luis Atilano to a minor league contract.

Atilano missed most of 2011 while recovering from surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. He’ll just be a warm body for them at Triple-A.
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Jacob Lopez

ATH Starting Pitcher #57

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The Athletics plan to skip left-hander Jacob Lopez during his next turn in their rotation on Monday.

Lopez had been lined up for two starts next week, but the A’s announced on Sunday that Aaron Civale, Luis Severino and Jacob Springs would start the three games in their series against the Royals. That means that Civale will now pitch twice — both at Sutter Health Park — against the Royals and Guardians. Even if you’re desperate for volume and looking for weekly starters to stream, don’t put yourself through the pain of those two starts from Civale.
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Yacksel Rios

CHC Relief Pitcher #40

Cubs selected the contract of RHP Yacksel Rios from Triple-A Iowa.

Rios, 32, has made just three appearances in the big leagues since the 2021 season, with all of them coming with the Athletics in 2023. He has struggled in seven appearances at Triple-A Iowa, producing a 5.06 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and an 8/6 K/BB ratio over 10 2/3 innings. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him designated for assignment on Monday when Phil Maton (knee) returns.

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Charlie Barnes

CHC Starting Pitcher #85

Cubs recalled LHP Charlie Barnes from Triple-A Iowa.

With Riley Martin (elbow) becoming the latest member of the Cubs’ bullpen to land on the injured list, Barnes will get another chance with the big league club. He has posted a 9.00 ERA and 2.33 WHIP in three innings with the Cubs so far this season.

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Riley Martin

CHC Relief Pitcher #51

Cubs placed LHP Riley Martin on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Martin becomes the latest member of the Cubs’ bullpen to land on the injured list. No word yet on the severity of the injury or how long he’ll be shelved for. Charlie Barnes was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his spot.

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Jesus Valdez

AZ 3rd Baseman

Diamondbacks selected the contract of INF Jesus Valdez and optioned him to Double-A Amarillo.

Valdez needed to have a spot on the team’s 40-man roster to join the Diamondbacks as the 27th man for Sunday’s doubleheader against the Rockies. He’ll add infield depth for the twin bill with Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) shelved.

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Phil Maton

CHC Relief Pitcher #88

Phil Maton (knee) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday.

The Cubs made a couple of bullpen moves on Sunday afternoon, leading to speculation that Maton would be activated, but he’ll have to wait at least another day. With Daniel Palencia and Caleb Thielbar both shelved, the door is open for Maton to assume high-leverage work as long as he pitches well for the Cubs. He’s worth a look in deeper leagues for those speculating on saves.

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Vince Velasquez

CHC Starting Pitcher #35

Cubs designated RHP Vince Velasquez for assignment.

Velasquez pitched well in his lone appearance with the Cubs, firing 2 1/3 innings of shutout baseball while allowing just one hit and striking out one. It may have been enough to pique another team’s interest on waivers. Phil Maton was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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Jose Fermin

LAA Relief Pitcher #65

Angels recalled RHP José Fermín from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fermin will add a fresh arm to an Angels’ bullpen that has been knocked around lately. The 24-year-old hurler did a decent job in his first nine appearances at the Triple-A level this season, compiling a 3.27 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and a 16/9 K/BB ratio across 11 innings. He’ll function in middle relief for the Angels.

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Shaun Anderson

LAA Relief Pitcher #64

Angels designated RHP Shaun Anderson for assignment.

Anderson, 31, struggled in his nine appearances out of the Angels’ bullpen, posting a 5.94 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 12/8 K/BB ratio across 16 2/3 innings. There’s a chance that he could slip through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra pitching depth for the Halos at Triple-A Salt Lake.

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Sebastian Rivero

LAA Catcher #38

Angels selected the contract of C Sebastián Rivero from Triple-A Salt Lake.

With Logan O’Hoppe heading to the injured list with a fractured left wrist, Rivero will get an opportunity to share the catching duties with Travis d’Arnaud. The 27-year-old backstop was off to a slow start offensively at the Triple-A level, slashing just .239/.275/.283 with no homers, six RBI and a 6/3 K/BB ratio in 51 plate appearances. He can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

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