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Tyler Locklear 1B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Tyler Locklear: Activated, optioned to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks activated Locklear (shoulder/elbow) from the 10-day injured list Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Reno.
Locklear has completed the rehab from his elbow and shoulder operations and homered in his first rehab game at Reno. However, with the emergence of Ildemaro Vargas at first base and Carlos Santana (thigh) also due back soon, Locklear will remain at Reno for now.
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Alek Thomas CF | LAD
Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
The Diamondbacks designated Thomas for assignment Friday.
Thomas is a gifted defensive center fielder, but the bat hasn't come around, as he sports a career .230/.273/.361 slash line over nearly 1,500 plate appearances at the major-league level. He just turned 26 and is under team control through 2028, so Thomas should draw interest via waivers from teams in need of center field help.
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Cole Ragans RP | KC
Royals' Cole Ragans: Out with elbow impingement
The Royals placed Ragans on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 7, due to a left elbow impingement.
The left-hander departed his start against the Guardians on Wednesday due to a valgus extension overload in his left elbow -- also known as pitcher's elbow -- and he was initially expected to rest for a few days before the next steps of his recovery program were determined. Ragans said Thursday that he was already feeling much better than when he left Wednesday's contest, but he'll still spend at least the next couple of weeks on the IL after being diagnosed with the impingement. Stephen Kolek was called up from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move Friday and is a candidate to fill Ragans' spot in the starting rotation.
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Brendan Donovan 3B | SEA
Mariners' Brendan Donovan: Reinstated from injured list
The Mariners activated Donovan (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Donovan has been sidelined for nearly three weeks with a left groin strain, but he's been cleared to return to action after playing one rehab game. The 29-year-old was slashing .304/.437/.518 with three home runs and a 9:12 BB:K before getting hurt. Donovan will re-take third base for the Mariners, shifting Leo Rivas to a utility infielder role.
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Chase DeLauter RF | CLE
Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Taking seat vs. lefty
DeLauter is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
The rookie outfielder has started regularly against left-handed pitching this season, but he'll receive the day off Friday with lefty Connor Prielipp taking the mound for Minnesota. Barring an appearance off the bench, DeLauter will put his 11-game hit streak on hold.
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Chase Solesky RP | CIN
Rays' Chase Solesky: Sent to Triple-A
The Rays optioned Solesky to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.
Solesky was called up for his first taste of the majors this week and will return to Durham without making his big-league debut. The 28-year-old remains on the 40-man roster, but that may not last long given his 6.57 ERA and 1.74 WHIP across 24.2 innings at Triple-A this year.
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Connor Brogdon RP | CLE
Guardians' Connor Brogdon: Cleared from 40-man roster
The Guardians designated Brogdon for assignment Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Brogdon had a 1.11 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB for the Guardians, but his ERA was a bloated 5.28 due to his usual home run issues as he's served up five in only 15.1 innings. He'll likely clear waivers, and if that happens the reliever would have the ability to become a free agent.