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  • TOR Relief Pitcher #47
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    Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis.
    With A.J. Burnett on the disabled list, Cumpton will start Saturday’s game against the Dodgers. The 24-year-old is ranked as the No. 25 prospect in Pirates’ organization by Baseball America and has a 3.31 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 66 innings at the Triple-A level this season.
  • CWS Starting Pitcher #76
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    According to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball, the White Sox plan to promote left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to Triple-A Charlotte.
    The 21-year-old southpaw made 12 starts at Double-A Birmingham, going 4-3 with a 3.34 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 58 strikeouts over 56 2/3 innings. He’s now just one step away from the big leagues. Given their alternative options and the fact that it’s another lost season for the White Sox, it would be surprising if Schultz didn’t get a start or two in the big leagues before the season is through.
    Casparius may get good ratios as Dodgers starter
    Eric Samulski analyzes the Dodgers moving Ben Casparius into the starting rotations and what he will bring to fantasy managers in his new role.
  • NYM Starting Pitcher #34
    The Mets announced on Friday that right-hander Kodai Senga is dealing with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.
    All things considered, that’s the best possible news that the Mets could have heard following Senga’s evaluation. He’ll rest for a couple of weeks before being reassessed. It sounds like if everything goes according to plan, he should be able to rejoin the Mets’ rotation before the All-Star break.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #43
    Trevor Richards has elected free agency.
    The 32-year-old right-hander had been designated for assignment by the Royals earlier in the week. After passing through waivers unclaimed, he refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha and will peddle his wares on the open market instead. Richards posted a 12.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio in three innings with the Royals this season.
  • TEX Left Fielder #32
    Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy said after Friday’s game that he didn’t believe Evan Carter’s ankle injury is anything serious.
    Bochy elaborated, “It’s just a little sore. We don’t think it’s serious or anything. He could play tomorrow. We’ll see. But more likely, he’ll get a day off to see if we can get that calmed down.” It sounds like unless Carter wakes up feeling significantly worse on Saturday that he’s not going to be heading for any additional testing and should be able to return to action before the weekend is through.
  • TEX 3rd Baseman #8
    Josh Smith went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk and scored all three runs as the Rangers beat the White Sox 3-1.
    Smith hit a 396-foot blast off Adrian Houser in the third for his seventh homer of the year. He also scored on a Corey Seager sac fly and a Marcus Semien double. Smith has 11 hits in his last five games, raising his OPS from .729 to .786.
  • TEX Relief Pitcher #43
    Shawn Armstrong fanned five over three perfect innings as the Rangers’ opener Friday against the White Sox.
    That’s certainly more than the Rangers were expecting from Armstrong, who had topped out at two innings previously this season and hadn’t struck out more than three. He’s pitched 11 1/3 scoreless innings in his last 10 appearances, lowering his ERA from 4.82 to 3.00. He might make another spot start next weekend, but he’s going to be in the pen for the most part going forward.
  • TEX Relief Pitcher #62
    Robert Garcia worked out of a bases-loaded jam in a scoreless ninth for a save Friday against the White Sox.
    Garcia gave up a double and a walk to start the inning. After getting two flyouts, he walked one more and then struck out Michael A. Taylor to end the game because the White Sox weren’t willing to pinch-hit Tim Elko and wreck their defense. It’s Garcia’s fifth save, four of which have come since May 25. He’s definitely the Rangers’ preferred option at closer for now, but if the team is serious about contending, one imagines a trade for an upgrade is coming.
  • CWS Starting Pitcher #57
    Adrian Houser allowed three runs over five innings Friday in a loss to the Rangers.
    Houser walked four and struck out just two in his poorest showing so far for the White Sox. He’s still 2-2 with a 2.15 ERA through five starts, and he’s slated to take on the Cardinals next.
  • HOU Center Fielder #31
    Jacob Melton was removed from Friday’s battle against the Twins due to a right ankle sprain.
    Astros’ skipper Joe Espada called it a “pretty good” sprain after the game and noted that they’ll know more after he undergoes testing. Expect the club to provide another update on his status prior to Saturday’s ballgame.
  • HOU 3rd Baseman #15
    Astros’ manager Joe Espada told reporters on Friday night that Isaac Paredes has a minor left hamstring strain and is expected to avoid the injured list.
    It sounds like the 26-year-old slugger is still going to be out for another couple of days, but it shouldn’t be anything long term. For what it’s worth, Paredes told reporters after the game that he feels close to 100 percent and should be considered day-to-day. It sounds like fantasy managers may have dodged a bullet on this one.