What It Means:

Sean Manaea will move up to start Friday in place of Kendall Graveman (shoulder), creating the opportunity for Cotton. The 25-year-old right-hander was demoted earlier in May after a disappointing start to the year, but did well for Triple-A Nashville, twirling a 2.25 ERA and 28.3 strikeout percentage over 12 innings in two starts.

Cotton posted a 5.68 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 20.5 strikeout percentage and 3-4 record in seven big league starts (38 innings) prior to the demotion.