MLB Player News
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Cooper Criswell RP | NYM
Red Sox's Cooper Criswell: Receives promotion
The Red Sox recalled Criswell from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Criswell will provide some much-needed length in the Boston bullpen after starter Richard Fitts lasted only four innings in Monday's loss to the Twins before being optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old righty has made six relief appearances with the Red Sox in 2025, allowing nine runs (six earned) with a 5:3 K:BB over 10.2 frames. Criswell had been starting at Triple-A could be a candidate to enter the rotation the next time Fitts' turn in the rotation comes up during this weekend's series versus the Astros.
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Fernando Cruz RP | NYY
Yankees' Fernando Cruz: Throwing bullpen session Friday
Cruz (oblique) is slated to throw a bullpen session Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
It will be the first time he's thrown off a mound since he went down with a left oblique strain in late June. Given the length of Cruz's absence, he's likely to require a few rehab appearances before rejoining the Yankees' bullpen. The 35-year-old boasts a 3.00 ERA and 41.2 percent strikeout rate this season.
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Connor Brogdon RP | CLE
Angels' Connor Brogdon: Credited with victory in relief
Brogdon (2-1) picked up the win over the Rangers on Monday, allowing one run on two hits with out strikeout over 1.1 innings in relief.
Starter Jack Kochanowicz gave the Angels just 4.2 frames, and Brogdon was summoned from the bullpen with two outs and runners on second and third in the fifth. Brogdon struck out Joc Pederson to end the inning, but he gave up a solo shot to Josh Jung in the following frame. Nonetheless, the righty reliever was credited with the win as the Angels held on for the victory. Brogdon has worked primarily in middle relief this season, posting a 4.40 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB over 30.2 innings spanning 29 appearances while notching two holds and zero saves.
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Shawn Dubin RP | BAL
Astros' Shawn Dubin: Faces hitters over weekend
Dubin (forearm) completed a 27-pitch live batting practice session Friday at the Astros' facility in Florida, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Dubin has been on the shelf since June 24 due to a right forearm strain, but he looks like he'll soon be ready to head out on a rehab assignment. The 29-year-old righty has made 18 appearances out of the Houston bullpen this season, logging a 1.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB while collecting two wins and six holds over 20.1 innings.
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Justin Bruihl RP | STL
Blue Jays' Justin Bruihl: Dispatched to Triple-A
The Blue Jays optioned Bruihl to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Bruihl was sent out to the minors to make room on the active roster for lefty Easton Lucas, who was called up from Triple-A to start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Orioles. Following his promotion from Buffalo on July 8, Bruihl made seven relief appearances for Toronto and surrendered six runs (five earned) on 13 hits and four walks over five innings.
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Yaramil Hiraldo RP | BAL
Orioles' Yaramil Hiraldo: Back with big club
The Orioles recalled Hiraldo from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Just one day ago, Hiraldo was optioned to Norfolk, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Orioles early since the team placed reliever Colin Selby (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday in a corresponding move. Hiraldo will likely be ticketed for a low-leverage role in the bullpen, though he could move up the depth chart if the Orioles part with any of their veteran relievers ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.
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Colin Selby RP | BAL
Orioles' Colin Selby: Shelved with hamstring strain
The Orioles placed Selby on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a left hamstring strain.
Baltimore called up right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Selby in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster. After getting recalled from Norfolk shortly before the All-Star break, Selby gave up three earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings in his five relief appearances before going down with the injury.
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Randy Dobnak RP | DET
Tigers' Randy Dobnak: Will remain at Triple-A
Dobnak, who was acquired in a trade from Minnesota on Monday, is set to report to Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Dobnak has spent most of this season with Triple-A St. Paul outside of one long-relief appearance for the Twins back on March 30. The veteran righty could eventually be a swingman for the Tigers while injuries begin to mount for the big-league pitching staff, but for now, Dobnak will stick as organizational depth in the minors.
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Lazaro Estrada RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Lazaro Estrada: Called up for doubleheader
The Blue Jays recalled Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo and have designated him as their 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Orioles.
Toronto also recalled lefty Easton Lucas from Triple-A to start the first game of the twin bill, but since Lucas will be taking the hill on three days' rest, the Blue Jays could look to Estrada to cover multiple innings of relief behind him. Estrada has been working primarily as a starter with Buffalo this season but made his MLB debut in long relief back on July 5 against the Angels, tossing four innings and giving up one earned run on two hits and no walks.
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Secures 19th save
Jansen picked up the save Monday against the Rangers. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out one over 1.1 innings.
Jansen earned a four-out save with little trouble Monday, retiring Josh Smith to end the eighth inning before setting down the side in order in the ninth inning to seal the victory. The veteran closer has been dominant in July, giving up just three hits and no earned runs while recording 12 strikeouts, two wins and four saves across 10 outings. The 37-year-old may be past his prime, but Jansen has been a steady presence in the back end of the Angels' bullpen in 2025.