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Elias Díaz

SD Catcher #35

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Padres signed C Elias Díaz to a minor league contract.

Díaz was cut loose by the Rockies a couple weeks ago and winds up latching on with the division-rival Padres. The 33-year-old backstop will head to Triple-A El Paso initially, but could find his way to San Diego rather quickly. He’s unlikely to make much of a fantasy impact away from Coors Field, but he’s definitely a nice depth addition for the Padres.

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Garrett Crochet

BOS Starting Pitcher #35

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Red Sox transferred Garrett Crochet (shoulder, lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Crochet has been on IL since April 29, so while there wasn’t a formal timetable on his return after a setback with a lat injury, he’ll be down until at least the end of June. A return after the All-Star break would be a sensible estimate for Crochet.

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PCA showing signs of offensive breakout in June

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Joe La Sorsa

BOS Relief Pitcher #66

Red Sox selected the contract of LHP Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Worcester.

This was fait accompli after La Sorsa exercised his upward mobility clause, leading the Red Sox to acquire him from Pittsburgh. La Sorsa had a 3.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 22/6 K/BB ratio at Triple-A Indianapolis. He’ll try to work his way into the circle of trust in Boston’s bullpen.

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Brayan Bello

BOS Starting Pitcher #66

Red Sox optioned RHP Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester.

They’ll try to get to the root of the problem that Bello has with starting games as opposed to coming in after an opener. And probably other things, one imagine. Fantasy managers in all but the deepest leagues can likely cut ties with Bello at this point.

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Spencer Jones

NYY Right Fielder #78

Spencer Jones is batting sixth for the Yankees against the Red Sox on Friday.

Thus ends the José Caballero in right field era. Caballero is has been sat on the bench today with Anthony Volpe starting at shortstop for the fifth time in six games.

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Chad Dallas

TOR Starting Pitcher #73

Blue Jays optioned RHP Chad Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo.

Dallas performed well in his bulk role win on Thursday, but the Blue Jays went with the fresh arm of Simeon Woods Richardson after acquiring him from the Twins yesterday. It’s unclear how Woods Richardson’s addition will impact the odds of Dallas getting another bulk shot, but he looked good enough that he should remain on the Jays’ radar going forward.

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Casey Mize

DET Starting Pitcher #12

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Casey Mize (adductor) is likely to need a rehab assignment.

This will push his return well into June, potentially towards the end of the month. Mize has been on the IL twice this year with the same injury and the Tigers will likely be cautious with him to make sure he’s okay. He’s not a must-hold in shallow leagues.

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Trey Sweeney

DET Shortstop #27

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Trey Sweeney (shoulder) will undergo arthroscopic surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Lapped by Kevin McGonigle, Sweeney will need to play at second or third to have a future for the Tigers going forward after this lost season. Sweeney hit .196/.258/.291 in 326 plate appearances last season and will need to come back strong from his surgery to have a real shot at an everyday role.

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Tarik Skubal

DET Starting Pitcher #29

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tarik Skubal (elbow) will make a rehab start Sunday at High-A West Michigan.

Skubal will pitch in High-A rather than Triple-A because of weather concerns. Those poor kids. Skubal may only need one rehab start before he’s ready to go, as the NanoScope procedure appears to be cutting his time missed drastically. Assuming he looks good in the start, Skubal could be activated sometime next week.

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Bryson Stott

PHI 2nd Baseman #5
Bryson Stott is not in Philadelphia’s starting lineup on Friday against the White Sox.

It’ll be Edmundo Sosa against LHP Anthony Kay. Stott had started the last six games, including one against a left-hander, and has essentially been a full-time player under new manager Don Mattingly. It’s Sosa’s first start since May 27.
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Tommy Nance

TOR Relief Pitcher #45

Blue Jays sent RHP Tommy Nance on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo.

Nance has missed the last two weeks and change with right forearm discomfort. The veteran right-hander had a 4.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 24/8 K/BB ratio over 20 innings in the bigs before his injury. He’ll be part of the late-game mix with the Blue Jays when healthy.

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