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Willi Castro (oblique) remains out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Braves.
There’s zero incentive for the Twins to rush Castro back too quickly and risk a setback. The versatile infielder will sit out his second consecutive contest on Saturday night due to a right oblique issue. It’ll be Jonah Bride making his first appearance at the hot corner.
Mike Tauchman (hamstring) is not expected to return this weekend.
Tauchman, 34, will be given more time to ramp up after his second hamstring strain. The outfielder could be an option for the White Sox outfield at some point early next week.
The Pirates will activate Spencer Horwitz (hand) off the 10-day injured list before Friday’s game against the Phillies.
Horwitz will get a chance to make his season debut this weekend against Philadelphia after missing the first 40-plus games of the year after surgery on his right thumb that caused pain in his hand and wrist. The 27-year-old should be the everyday first baseman with Pittsburgh, but he offers limited fantasy appeal.
Rays activated 1B Yandy Díaz from the restricted list.
Díaz missed the three games in Toronto because of passport issues. He’ll be back in the lineup as either a DH or first baseman tonight.
Rays optioned INF/OF Coco Montes to Triple-A Durham.
Montes didn’t get an at-bat in his three days of filling in for Yandy Díaz on the Rays roster.
Kenta Maeda, released by the Tigers last week, is signing a minor league deal with the Cubs
Maeda is expected to build back up as a starter in the minors. He had a 7.88 ERA in eight innings out of the Tigers pen after failing to win a rotation spot this spring.
White Sox selected the contract of RHP Miguel Castro from Triple-A Charlotte.
Castro was acquired from the Astros yesterday after posting a 2.29 ERA in 19 2/3 innings out of the pen at Triple-A Sugar Land. The 10-year major league veteran will be a candidate to handle late leads for the White Sox.