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Tyler Wade - SS - Yankees

Jack Curry of YES Network reports that the Yankees plan to call up Tyler Wade to replace Starlin Castro (hamstring) on the roster.

Castro exited Monday's game with a strained right hamstring and looks to be headed to the disabled list prior to Tuesday's contest. Wade has earned the promotion, batting .313 with five homers and 24 stolen bases this season for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 22-year-old is ranked by MLB.com as the No. 11 prospect in a loaded Yankees farm system. Wade would figure to play regularly while Castro is sidelined and is worth scooping up in deeper formats.

Source: Jack Curry on Twitter

Jun 26 - 10:21 PM

Kolten Wong - 2B - Cardinals

Kolten Wong (triceps) could be activated from the disabled list by this weekend.

Wong is set to begin a rehab assignment in the middle of this week. He's missed nearly two weeks of action with a right triceps strain that initially popped up while he was on a rehab assignment earlier this month with a left elbow issue. Paul DeJong has been filling in at second base.

Source: Cardinals.mlb.com

Jun 26 - 10:07 PM

Dexter Fowler - OF - Cardinals

Dexter Fowler (heel) was scheduled to visit with a podiatrist on Monday.

The results of the visit aren't clear at the moment. Fowler was placed on the disabled list Sunday with a right heel spur that he says has bothered him "off and on forever." Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Sunday that the injury "doesn't sound too concerning," but he added that "it does sound like it could be chronic." The Cards could offer more Tuesday as to a possible timetable for Fowler.

Source: Cardinals.mlb.com

Jun 26 - 10:03 PM

Matt Carasiti - R - Cubs

Cubs acquired RHP Matt Carasiti from the Rockies in exchange for LHP Zac Rosscup.

It's an exchange of marginal relievers. Carasiti, 25, posted a 9.19 ERA over 19 relief appearances last season with the Rockies but has been dominant the last two years in the minors, this year holding a 2.37 ERA and 43/13 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 frames at the Triple-A level.

Jun 26 - 9:40 PM

Zac Rosscup - R - Rockies

Rockies acquired LHP Zac Rosscup from the Cubs in exchange for RHP Matt Carasiti.

Rosscup has been up and down from the majors and minors the last few seasons, ultimately posting a 5.32 ERA with a whopping 32 walks over 47 1/3 relief innings. He has struck out 57, though, and boasts big strikeout numbers in the minors, too. Rosscup gives the Rockies some left-handed relief depth.

Jun 26 - 9:37 PM

Starlin Castro - 2B - Yankees

Starlin Castro left Monday's game versus the White Sox with a strained right hamstring.

Castro tweaked the hammy while trying to beat out a grounder in the third inning. Jack Curry of YES Network is hearing that Tyler Wade is headed to the majors to take Castro's spot on the roster. The Yankees should offer an update on Castro after the game.

Source: Erik Boland on Twitter

Jun 26 - 9:34 PM

Starlin Castro - 2B - Yankees

Starlin Castro departed Monday's game against the White Sox in the third inning with an apparent leg injury.

Castro pulled up lame while trying to beat out a grounder and was lifted after walking off gingerly. It looked like something that could require a disabled list stint, but the Yankees should have an update later Monday. Castro has also been battling a wrist issue of late.

Source: Mike Mazzeo on Twitter

Jun 26 - 8:56 PM

Yasiel Puig - OF - Dodgers

Yasiel Puig (hamstring) is back in the Dodgers' lineup Monday.

Puig sat out Sunday with a nagging hamstring issue, but it's not seen as a big deal and he's back in there a day later. He's in right field and batting seventh against Ricky Nolasco and the Angels.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineups

Jun 26 - 8:40 PM

Nate Karns - S - Royals

Royals transferred RHP Nate Karns from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

He's now not eligible to return until late July. Karns recently resumed throwing as he works his way back from an elbow injury.

Jun 26 - 8:23 PM

Brian Flynn - R - Royals

Royals activated LHP Brian Flynn from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Omaha.

Flynn has recovered from his fractured vertebrae but will continue to work on things in the minors. He's posted a 10.95 ERA in nine relief appearances for Omaha.

Jun 26 - 8:22 PM

Silvino Bracho - R - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Triple-A Reno.

They'll announce a corresponding move prior to Tuesday's game. Bracho tossed three scoreless innings in his most recent stint with the big club.

Jun 26 - 8:19 PM

Madison Bumgarner - S - Giants

Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) will move his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

Bumgarner tossed three hitless innings for the Giants' Arizona Rookie League team on Sunday. The ace has made a swift recovery from a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder and is looking like he might be ready for activation just after the All-Star break.

Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter

Jun 26 - 8:18 PM

Eduardo Nunez - 3B - Giants

Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) could be activated from the disabled list when first eligible on Friday.

Nunez was finally placed on the DL over the weekend after trying to play through a strained hamstring for a while. However, the Giants clearly don't think he's need much more down time. Ryder Jones has been filling in at third base.

Source: John Shea on Twitter

Jun 26 - 8:14 PM