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Rockies transferred INF Thairo Estrada to the 60-day injured list.
The Rockies needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster to promote Owen Miller on Friday, so this move made obvious sense. Estrada is still in the process of recovering from a fractured right wrist and now won’t be eligible to return until the end of May. It’s unlikely that he would have been ready before then anyways, so nothing changes as far as his outlook for fantasy purposes.
Byron Buxton left Thursday’s game against the Orioles with an apparent injury.
Buxton collided with Carlos Correa and Correa left the game immediately. Buxton was able to stay in for a short period but exited the next inning. There should be an update on Buxton and Correa’s condition shortly.
Patriots DT Christian Barmore (blood clots) will be ready to play in Week 1.
Barmore was limited to just four games last season while battling blood clots. He told reporters on Thursday that he’s been cleared for all football activity and has been a full participant in the Patriots’ offseason workout program. He expects to be fully ready by Week 1.
Raiders hired Brandon Hunt as Vice President of Player Personnel
Hunt was most recently the senior director of scouting for the Philadelphia Eagles and spent the previous two seasons as their director of scouting. Before joining the Eagles, Hunt spent 12 seasons (2010-21) as the pro scouting coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Carlos Correa left Thursday’s game against the Orioles with an apparent injury.
Correa suffered a collision with Byron Buxton in the field of play and he was unable to continue. It appeared that the two made head-to-head contact, but the Twins should announce exactly what the injury is before the conclusion of the contest with Baltimore. Buxton was able to continue, and Jonah Bride replaced Correa in the lineup.
Rays placed OF Travis Jankowski on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.
Jankowski tweaked his groin during Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jays in Toronto, and the Rays won’t play short-handed. Somewhat conveniently, the Rays have activated Josh Lowe (oblique) off the injured list to take Jankowski’s place on the roster.
Rays activated Josh Lowe (oblique) off the 10-day injured list.
Lowe will hit leadoff against the Blue Jays on Thursday and operate as the designated hitter. The 27-year-old has been out since Opening Day with his oblique strain, and offers some considerable fantasy upside for those who play in leagues where Lowe is still available. Travis Jankowski was placed on the injured list with a left groin sprain to make room on the active roster for Lowe.