MLB Player News
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Matt Moore RP | BOS
Angels' Matt Moore: Won't be activated Monday
Moore (oblique) told reporters Saturday that he won't be activated off the injured list Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Moore threw a bullpen before Saturday's game against the Rockies, and he told reporters it went "OK" but not well enough to come off the 15-day IL come Monday. The left-hander said he needs at least one more session, and when that will come will be determined by how he feels Sunday. Once active, Moore should again be a high-leverage option for the Angels bullpen.
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Jose De Leon RP | BOS
Twins' Jose De Leon: Will be placed on injured list
De Leon (elbow) told reporters after Saturday's game he will be placed on the 15-day injured list, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
De Leon will also undergo an MRI on his elbow, but he told reporters that he immediately knew there was something wrong and felt an "electric shock" while throwing a warm-up pitch. The Twins will likely place him on the injured list prior to Sunday's game against Detroit, likely alongside a corresponding roster move.
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Alex Lange RP | KC
Tigers' Alex Lange: Converts four-out save
Lange walked one and struck out four over 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Twins.
Lange's had some uneven results in June, but he was at his best Saturday. The right-hander has surrendered three runs over his last five appearances, all of which came in a sloppy outing versus the Twins on June 18. Lange's now at a 3.82 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 42:17 K:BB while converting 12 of 14 save chances over 30.2 innings this season. He permits too many baserunners to be a dominant closer, but he's held his own fairly well in 2023.
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Jose De Leon RP | BOS
Twins' Jose De Leon: Leaves with injury
De Leon left Saturday's game versus Detroit with an apparent injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
De Leon picked up the injury while warming up, and immediately ran off the mound. The right-hander will likely undergo testing to determine the severity of the injury.
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Ryan Yarbrough RP | NYY
Royals' Ryan Yarbrough: Fires four scoreless in rehab
Yarbrough (head) threw four scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. He allowed four hits with three strikeouts.
It was the first Triple-A rehab start for Yarbrough since the left-hander suffered multiple fractures in head after being hit by a comebacker in the early portion of May. The 31-year-old is currently on the 60-day injured list and won't be eligible to return until July 8 at the earliest. Yarbrough will likely make at least three more rehab outing before having a chance to return to the Kansas City pitching staff around the All-Star break.
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Andres Munoz RP | SEA
Mariners' Andres Munoz: Exits due to feeling light-headed
Munoz left Saturday's game versus the Orioles because he felt light-headed, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Mariners manager Scott Servais told reporters after the extra-inning loss to Baltimore that Munoz was checked out by doctors at the park, and that he thinks he'll be fine. The hard-throwing reliever should be considered day-to-day at this stage.
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Yimi Garcia RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Yimi Garcia: Exits with knee discomfort
Garcia left Saturday's relief appearance against the Athletics with discomfort in his right knee, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters that the injury is one that has been bothering Garcia for a while, but he doesn't consider the injury serious and he doesn't believe Garcia will need to be placed on the injured list. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day, but he might miss a game or two while he recovers even if he doesn't hit the IL.
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Yimi Garcia RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Yimi Garcia: Exits with apparent injury
Garcia left Saturday's game versus the Athletics with an apparent injury, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Garcia picked up two outs before he was forced to leave the game. Jordan Romano has taken over on the mound. For now, Garcia should be considered day-to-day with further updates likely before Sunday's finale against the A's.
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Andres Munoz RP | SEA
Mariners' Andres Munoz: Leaves with apparent injury
Munoz left Saturday's relief appearance against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Munoz exited his appearance with manager Scott Servais and a team trainer. The right-hander has been replaced on the mound by Ty Adcock. There should be an update on Munoz's status before the end of Saturday's contest, but for now he should be considered day-to-day.
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Bowden Francis RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Back in Toronto
The Blue Jays recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
With Adam Cimber (shoulder) landing on the 15-day IL on Saturday, Francis will come up from the minors to take Cimber's spot in Toronto's bullpen. The 27-year-old righty has appeared in three games for the Jays this season, surrendering three earned runs over 7.1 frames while striking out seven batters.