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Just six days after recording his second career four-hit game (and first since 2022), Adell now has a third. He also scored three runs for the fifth time in his career. Batting cleanup most of the time now with Jorge Soler out, Adell seems like a better bet in fantasy leagues than he appeared to be a few weeks ago.

With Ryan Helsley (elbow) landing on the injured list, Nunez will get another opportunity to work out of the Orioles’ bullpen. The 24-year-old righty has registered a 4.98 ERA and 38/14 K/BB ratio over 34 1/3 innings with the O’s this season. He’ll function in a middle relief role once again.

Helsley seems to have sustained the injury, or at least aggravated it, while warming up in the bullpen on Wednesday. No word yet from the Orioles on how much time they expect the 31-year-old right-hander to miss. Expect Rico Garcia to step back into a high-leverage role at the back end of the Orioles’ bullpen, though the last time Helsley was shelved it wound up being more of a committee approach than simply Garcia operating as the sole closer.

Jackson was just optioned out to Triple-A on Sunday, but he’ll rejoin the big league club with Ryan Helsley (elbow) landing on the injured list on Friday. The 26-year-old infielder has slashed .251/.267/.397 with seven homers, 32 RBI and a pair of stolen bases in 206 plate appearances with the O’s.

The Orioles brought back Jeremiah Jackson from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, so Tromp gets the boot to make room on the active roster since the O’s were carrying a third catcher. The 31-year-old backstop is likely to slide through waivers unclaimed and will have the option of continuing to serve as extra depth for the O’s or to explore what’s out there on the open market.

Espino managed a 5.40 ERA in five appearances for the Guardians, walking three and striking out nine. The 25-year-old will likely get more chances in the future but was asked to close out last night’s win over the White Sox with 35 pitches and the Guardians opted for a fresh arm.

Aleman had a sparkling 0.32 ERA in 28 1/3 innings in Triple-A Columbus, along with 43 strikeouts and just eight hits allowed. The Guardians will give him another chance to stick after he allowed one run in 2 2/3 innings in a brief taste of the majors earlier this year.

The plan appears to be for Javier to pitch out of the bullpen for the time being, probably in a long relief role. There’s not much runway to fantasy value here, but at least Javier is finally healthy enough to pitch again.

He had just five appearances before being placed on the IL in early May with elbow inflammation. This doesn’t impact Sousa’s timeline to return at all, but it does clear a 40-man spot for the return of Cristian Javier.

Seems like an odd send down as Graceffo had a 3.35 ERA in 35 games (40 1/3 innings pitched) for the Cardinals so far this year, even if the 18:19 K/BB ratio isn’t ideal. He’ll probably be back in a few days, but the Cardinals needed the roster spot with Ryne Stanek off the paternity list.

Stanek returns to a 5.12 ERA in 31 2/3 innings pitched. He’s not really part of the Cardinals late-game plans at this point. Congrats to him on the new child.