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Luke Heimlich

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Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that former Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich has signed a contract with Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.

Heimlich, 23, was a highly-ranked collegiate pitching prospect at one point but went undrafted twice after reports came out that he had pled guilty to molesting a family member when he was a teenager. Heimlich previously signed a deal with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional League in August 2018, but that contract was terminated due to their zero tolerance policy with players that have a criminal history. It’s doubtful that he will ever have a future in Major League Baseball.
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Source: ESPN

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Ildemaro Vargas

AZ 1st Baseman #6

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Ildemaro Vargas (thigh, neck, ribs) was held out of the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup on Friday.

Vargas feels like he got run over by a truck after a nasty collision with Max Muncy at first base during Thursday’s game, but fortunately all tests came back negative for any serious injuries. He’ll get a day or two off to heal, but it sounds like the 34-year-old infielder will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list.

Source: Alex Weiner

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PCA showing signs of offensive breakout in June

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Trevor Larnach

MIN Left Fielder #9
Trevor Larnach is absent from the Twins’ starting lineup for Friday evening’s tilt against the Royals.

It’s a rare day off for Larnach with an opposing right-hander on the hill. Ryan Kreidler will start in his place in left field and will bat eighth for the Twins against Royals’ right-hander Michael Wacha on Friday night in Minneapolis.
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Maikel Garcia

KC 3rd Baseman #11
Maikel Garcia (hamstring) is not in the Royals’ starting lineup for Friday’s battle against the Twins.

It’s the sixth straight game that Garcia has missed due to his hamstring strain, though he did appear as a pinch hitter during the ninth inning of Friday’s contest. The expectation remains that he’ll be able to return to the lineup at some point over the weekend. Nick Loftin is once again starting in his place at the hot corner on Friday night.
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Hunter Brown

HOU Starting Pitcher #58

Astros’ manager Joe Espada told reporters on Friday that it’s possible Hunter Brown (elbow) could rejoin the team’s rotation next week.

Brown threw 57 pitches in his third minor league rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday and came out of that outing feeling good. Espada said that they’ll meet to discuss the next steps for the 27-year-old right-hander, but it sounds like there’s a good chance he could make his long-awaited return to the club’s rotation next week.

Source: Matthew Kawahara

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Angel Martínez

CLE Left Fielder #1
Angel Martinez is not in the Guardians’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Rangers.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine night off for the 24-year-old outfielder. Daniel Schneemann will start in his place in center field and will bat sixth for the Guardians against Rangers’ right-hander Kumar Rocker.
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Craig Yoho

MIL Starting Pitcher #48

Brewers recalled RHP Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville.

He’ll replace Jake Woodford in the team’s bullpen. Yoho, 26, has been outstanding in 16 appearances at the Triple-A level this season, posting a minuscule 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and a 24/5 K/BB ratio over 18 innings. He’ll give manager Pat Murphy another weapon to deploy from the right side in late game situations.

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Jake Woodford

MIL Starting Pitcher #41

Brewers designated RHP Jake Woodford for assignment.

The Brewers needed to free up a spot on their roster on Friday and unfortunately for the 29-year-old hurler, he wound up on the outside looking in. Woodford made 16 appearances during his time with the Brewers, posting a disappointing 6.94 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and a 20/7 K/BB ratio over 23 1/3 innings. While good pitching depth is hard to come by, there’s a chance that he could slide through waivers unclaimed.

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Brian Fitzpatrick

MIL Relief Pitcher

Brewers recalled LHP Brian Fitzpatrick from Triple-A Nashville.

The 26-year-old left-hander gets another opportunity to work out of the Brewers’ bullpen with DL Hall (pectoral) landing on the injured list on Friday. He has made four appearances with the big league club so far this season, registering a 1.59 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and a 4/3 K/BB ratio over 5 2/3 innings.

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DL Hall

MIL Relief Pitcher #37

Brewers placed LHP DL Hall on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain.

Hall suffered the injury during Thursday’s outing against the Giants. Still no word on the results of his MRI exam or how long he may be sidelined for. Brian Fitzpatrick was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move on Friday to take his spot in the Brewers’ bullpen.

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JJ Wetherholt

STL Shortstop #26
JJ Wetherholt was held out of the Cardinals’ starting lineup for the second straight game on Friday due to a lower body injury.

Wetherholt was given what was thought to be a routine day off on Wednesday, but he’s actually battling a lower body injury. He’s considered day-to-day. Bryan Torres will start in his place at second base and will bat fifth for the Cardinals against Brady Singer and the Reds.
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Source: Jeff Jones

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