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The right-hander’s fastball touched 97 MPH and he generated two swinging strikes on 19 pitches thrown. After the appearance Twins head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said that the 31-year-old is ready to be activated from the injured list whenever he is needed. With the Twins securely in the playoffs, he could be activated off the injured list in the final week of the season. Stewart has missed most of the summer with right elbow soreness.

The Mariners needed space on the active roster for Bryce Miller (oblique) to be activated off the injured list, so Suarez was let go. The left-hander was claimed off waivers from the Braves on May 4th and made just one appearance for the Mariners, allowing one run on two hits in two innings. He has a 6.38 ERA in 18 1/3 innings in total this season.

Paddack was designated for assignment by the Marlins on May 5th and cleared waivers on Monday, so he is now a free agent. The 30-year-old posted an inflated 7.34 ERA across 30 2/3 innings this season and should, presumably, simply be organizational starting pitching depth for the Reds.

Hendriks was with the Twins to begin the season, but had an opt-out clause that he enacted prior to the end of spring training. His four-seam fastball was averaging below 94 mph this spring, and he’s missed significant time with injuries over the last few seasons. He remains a feel-good story because of all he has had to overcome over the last few seasons, but his days of being an impactful fantasy reliever are likely over.

Miller will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Astros and then, reportedly, enter into a piggyback situation with Luis Castillo. Miller has been up to 61 pitches in his last rehab start, so he could perhaps get to 70-75 today against the Astros, which makes him tough to rely on in fantasy leagues. His future value is also clouded by his potential role. If he is the opening pitcher in a piggyback situation with Castillo, that could limit Miller’s chances of wins and crush a lot of his fantasy value.

With Dylan Beavers (oblique) landing on the injured list, the Orioles will call up Handley to serve as the backup catcher, meaning Samuel Basallo will remain primarily a designated hitter.

This felt like a possibility after the news earlier today that Beavers had an MRI on his oblique. It’s unfortunate timing since Beavers was starting to play more often, and it could open the door for Colton Cowser or Heston Kjerstad (hamstring), currently rehabbing in Triple-A, to push for a starting job in the outfield.

Pomeranz pitched on Tuesday and allowed one run (unearned) on one hit while also walking one. Something must not have felt right during or after the appearance because he’s now going on the injured list. We’ll wait to hear more about his possible timeline for return.

Johnson was put on the injured list back on April 6th with a viral infection, but then was pulled from his rehab start the next week with a hamstring strain. He restarted his rehab assignment at the beginning of the month and will now return to a spot on the Angels’ active roster, with Drew Pomeranz headed to the IL. Johnson will be an option for the final spot in the rotation that’s currently being held by Alek Manoah, who has been pitching in bulk relief.

This isn’t a huge surprise since Giolito is required to be on an MLB roster by May 17th, which would be this Sunday, the final game of the series against the Mariners. The veteran right-hander was much better in his final rehab start, throwing six shutout innings for Double-A San Antonio while allowing three hits and striking out three. The 31-year-old was solid for the Red Sox last season, but lacks the strikeout upside he possessed in his early MLB seasons. He remains a deep-league option and one we’d probably pick up and keep on our bench for this weekend.

The Yankees are throwing left-hander Max Fried, so it’s likely that Beavers would have sat anyway, but the team also sent him for an MRI on his oblique and is “going over the results.” That’s a bit of an ominous sign. Leody Taveras will start in centerfield and bat sixth on Wednesday, but there remains a possibility that Beavers could land on the IL. That would open up playing time for Colton Cowser or potentially Heston Kjerstad (hamstring), who is rehabbing in Triple-A right now.