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Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

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Byron Buxton remains unavailable Wednesday and might land on the injured list because of his sore hip.

Buxton’s MRI came back negative, so this doesn’t seem like a major problem. Still, the Twins don’t want to play a man down for too long. Austin Martin is starting in center field today. Manuel Margot played there yesterday, but he’s in right field today.

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Source: Aaron Gleeman

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Chad Dallas

TOR Starting Pitcher #73

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Blue Jays selected the contract of RHP Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo.

Dallas will pitch in a bulk role behind opener LHP Mason Fluharty tonight against the Braves. Going up against Chris Sale and a good Braves offense, we would not recommend chasing this start even in deeper leagues.

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Lyon Richardson

FA Relief Pitcher #72
Reds outrighted RHP Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville.

He refused the assignment, becoming a free agent. The 26-year-old had a 4.54 ERA in 37 2/3 innings out of the Reds pen last year and was performing reasonably at Triple-A Louisville before a brief call-up to cover innings for Chase Burns’ illness. Richardson will likely catch on elsewhere in the next few days.
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Brandon Leibrandt

CIN Relief Pitcher #89

Reds sent LHP Brandon Leibrandt outright to Triple-A Louisville.

He cleared waivers and accepted his assignment. Leibrandt, 33, had the option to refuse the assignment. He’ll be available as a depth starter if the Reds need him this summer.

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LaMonte Wade Jr.

FA 1st Baseman #35

The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports the Astros are signing 1B/OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to a major-league contract.

It’s unclear if Wade will be sent to the minors or if he’ll actually get a MLB roster spot at this time, but he was hitting .250/.420/.441 with seven homers for Triple-A Charlotte before requesting his release on June 1.

Source: Chandler Rome

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Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks recalled LHP Phillip Abner from Triple-A Reno.

Abner, still just 24, allowed 2 runs in 2 1/3 innings in a stint with the Diamondbacks earlier this year. He hasn’t done much better at Triple-A Reno, with a 5.12 ERA in 19 1/3 innings, but is probably the slight favorite to remain in the pen once Taylor Clarke returns from the bereavement list over Kade Strowd.

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Kade Strowd

AZ Relief Pitcher #24

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Kade Strowd from Triple-A Reno.

Strowd had a 1.71 ERA in 25 games with the Orioles last year, but was at a 4.95 ERA in 20 appearances with (admittedly a hitting environment) Reno, walking 16 in 20 innings with a 1.80 WHIP. He’ll likely have a low-leverage role for the time being.

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Taylor Clarke

AZ Relief Pitcher #45

Diamondbacks placed RHP Taylor Clarke on the bereavement list.

It’s actually a pretty big loss for the Diamondbacks in the short term, as the veteran had a 1.73 ERA in 26 innings, striking out 13 and walking just four over 28 appearances. Clarke appears to have figured out something over the past two seasons as he’s drastically cut his walk rate.

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Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno.

Pfaadt will need to get stretched out as a starter to rejoin the rotation, and this figures to be a somewhat lengthy assignment in light of that news. Pfaadt wasn’t exactly helping the team in the bullpen anyway, as he had just two holds while allowing four home runs and 13 earned runs in 15 innings.

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Jose Trevino

CIN Catcher #35

Reds sent C Jose Trevino (hamstring) on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville.

He’s been on the injured list since May 17. Once healthy, Trevino figures to replace PJ Higgins as the Reds backup catcher. Again.

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Corey Seager

TEX Shortstop #5

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports Corey Seager (back) is expected to rejoin the Rangers this weekend.

Seager began a rehab assignment on Tuesday in Double-A and doesn’t look to need much more time to get his feet wet. He could potentially be available for Friday’s game against the Guardians.

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Source: The Athletic

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