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Joe Ryan SP | MIN
Twins' Joe Ryan: Not starting this weekend
Ryan is not listed among the Twins' probable pitchers for this weekend's series against the Cubs, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Ryan made his last start of the first half Saturday and then threw a scoreless frame during the All-Star Game. The Twins will give him a little extra rest before his first outing of the second half, which will likely come Monday in Cleveland. Ryan logged a 2.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 128:25 K:BB over 110.1 innings covering 20 first-half starts.
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Tyler Glasnow SP | LAD
Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow: Resumes mound work
Glasnow (back) threw a bullpen session this past weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Glasnow's recovery from lower-back spasms has dragged on much more than anticipated, but a return to throwing off the bump is a big step. He has not pitched in a game since early May, so Glasnow will require multiple rehab starts whenever he is cleared for a rehab assignment. The Dodgers' primary objective is to have Glasnow healthy for the postseason, so expect them to continue slow-playing the right-hander.
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Jacob deGrom SP | TEX
Rangers' Jacob deGrom: Tentatively lined up for Sunday
DeGrom (glute) appears tentatively lined up to start Sunday's game in Atlanta, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
DeGrom had to be scratched from his final scheduled start of the first half due to a mild left glute strain. He planned to play catch over the All-Star break before likely throwing a bullpen session this weekend. As long as he gets through that mound session without any hiccups, deGrom is likely to take the ball Sunday in the series finale. If deGrom needs a little more time, the Rangers could push him back to start during next week's home series versus the White Sox.
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Jacob Lopez SP | ATH
Athletics' Jacob Lopez: Rejoining Athletics rotation
Lopez will start Sunday's game against the Nationals, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
A path was cleared for Lopez to re-enter the Athletics' rotation when Aaron Civale was designated for assignment Wednesday. Lopez has made two relief appearances since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas last week, allowing four runs with a 5:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings. All told, the southpaw has logged an ugly 6.83 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 43:34 K:BB over 55.1 innings in the majors this season.
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Chase Burns SP | CIN
Reds' Chase Burns: Inks seven-year contract extension
The Reds have agreed to terms with Burns on a seven-year, $105 million contract extension, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
The deal will begin in 2027 and run through 2033 and is a major-league record for a pitcher with less than four years of service time. Burns made his first All-Star team in 2026, carrying a 2.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 118:37 K:BB over 102.2 frames across 18 starts into the break. The right-hander boasts a 30.8 percent strikeout rate in 31 career appearances (26 starts) at the big-league level.
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Gabriel Hughes SP | COL
Rockies' Gabriel Hughes: Drawing first start of second half
Hughes will start Friday's game versus the Reds in Colorado, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Hughes pitched well in his first major-league start last week, striking out seven while limiting the Dodgers to three runs across six innings. That showing has earned Hughes at least one additional start, though he should be avoided for fantasy purposes with the outing against the Reds coming at Coors Field.
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Tomoyuki Sugano SP | COL
Rockies' Tomoyuki Sugano: Lined up to start Saturday
Sugano (back) is expected to rejoin the Rockies' rotation with a start Saturday against the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Sugano has missed the last two weeks of action with back spasms. He has not made any rehab starts, but the Rockies appear ready to re-insert the right-hander into their rotation this weekend. With a lack of rehab outings, Sugano's pitch count could be relatively limited Saturday versus Cincinnati.
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Brandon Clarke SP | STL
Cardinals' Brandon Clarke: Kicks off rehab assignment
Clarke (arm) began a rehab assignment at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on July 11, striking out two in 1.2 scoreless innings.
Clarke was finally cleared to pitch in games after undergoing surgery in January to address an aneurysm in his left arm. The left-hander was acquired from the Red Sox over the offseason in the Sonny Gray trade and should eventually be assigned to High-A Peoria.
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Chase Burns SP | CIN
Reds' Chase Burns: Making next start Tuesday
Burns (groin) will start Tuesday's game against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Burns dealt with a groin issue during his most recent start July 8 against the Phillies, prompting him to pull out of his first All-Star Game appearance. The injury was never viewed as a major concern, and with the All-Star break providing Burns with some extra time to recuperate, he won't have to miss a turn through the rotation. The 23-year-old righty closed the first half with an 11-1 record, 2.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 118:37 K:BB across 102.2 innings over 18 starts.
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Yunior Tur RP | ATH
Athletics' Yunior Tur: Contract selected
The Athletics selected Tur's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
Tur will join the big club after turning in a 4.41 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 51 innings at Las Vegas during the first half of the season. The A's have an opening in their rotation after pushing Aaron Civale off the 26-man and 40-man rosters, but Tur has pitched just one frame in six of his last seven minor-league appearances, so he'll most likely work out of the bullpen to begin his major-league career.