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Xzavion Curry RP | NYM
Guardians' Xzavion Curry: Solid in another three-inning start
Curry did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on one hit and three walks over three innings against Philadelphia. He struck out three.
After tossing three scoreless innings in his first start of 2023 last week, Curry limited the Phillies to just one hit over three frames Sunday. Though the 24-year-old was a starter throughout his time in the minors and was only utilized as a starter last season with Cleveland, he's been pulled after 39 and 42 pitches in his last two outings. It's unclear if Curry will make another start, but his recent workload limitations significantly cap any fantasy potential.
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Kendall Graveman RP | ARI
White Sox's Kendall Graveman: Charged with blown save
Graveman allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in the ninth inning to blow a save against the Twins on Sunday.
Graveman entered trying to protect a three-run lead and was unable to do so. He began the inning with a walk before two doubles, a single and a sacrifice plated three runs for the Twins to send the game to extras. It was Graveman's fourth blown save of the year, and he's allowed 12 runs (10 earned) in 15.1 innings since June 11. Liam Hendriks (elbow) is progressing towards a return, but Graveman still appears to be the preferred closing option for the time being.
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Oliver Ortega RP | NYM
Twins' Oliver Ortega: Emerges as reliable middle reliever
Ortega allowed four hits and no walks while striking out three over two scoreless innings Sunday against the White Sox.
After giving up two runs in his first outing of the season on June 27, Ortega has since allowed just two runs in 12 innings with a 11:2 K:BB. He's quickly become a much-needed option in middle relief for the Twins.
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Emilio Pagan RP | CIN
Twins' Emilio Pagan: Continues recent turnaround
Pagan (5-1) earned the win Sunday against the White Sox. He didn't allow a hit or walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning.
Since an ugly outing on June 11 where he gave up three runs and took a loss, Pagan has allowed just two runs in his last 16 innings with a 16:6 K:BB, and he's moved into higher-leverage spots as a result. His many high-profile bad outings in key spots in close games the past two seasons still likely limits his upside, however, as he may not move into a top setup role. Pagan has one of the worst Win Probably Added (WPA) metrics among relievers the last two years (-.022 this season) as a measure of his high-leverage struggles.
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Carlos Estevez RP | KC
Angels' Carlos Estevez: Notches 23rd save
Estevez issued one walk in a scoreless inning against Pittsburgh on Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save.
Estevez worked around a two-out walk to finish off the 7-5 victory. He remains perfect in save chances, converting all 23 of them so far this season. The 30-year-old righty owns a 2.03 ERA and a 48:20 K:BB through 40 innings. Estevez has turned in three straight scoreless appearances after yielding two runs against Houston on July 16.
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Jordan Romano RP | COL
Blue Jays' Jordan Romano: Secures save Sunday
Romano issued one walk in a scoreless inning against Seattle on Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save.
Despite throwing just 11 of 21 pitches for strikes Sunday, Romano quickly bounced back from the loss he took Friday against the Mariners. He's now converted 17 straight save opportunities, making him 27-for-30 this season. He lowered his season ERA to 2.90 with a 49:14 K:BB through 40.1 innings.
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Chris Murphy RP | CHW
Red Sox's Chris Murphy: Earns first win
Murphy (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and two walks over 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out three and picking up a win against the Mets.
Murphy took on a bulk reliever role following Brennan Bernardino's 1.2 shutout frames to open the game. Murphy didn't allow a run until the sixth inning. The 25-year-old southpaw snagged his first career win while lowering his ERA to 1.80 through 25 career MLB innings.
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Bryan Abreu RP | HOU
Astros' Bryan Abreu: Snags third save
Abreu struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.
Abreu was entrusted with closing duties Sunday as Ryan Pressly was likely still recovering from pitching three days in a row (Wednesday through Friday). It was a drama-free outing for Abreu, who collected his third save of the campaign. He's been busy in July, making 10 appearances spanning 9.1 innings while picking up four holds, a blown save and a win. The setup man has a 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 71:19 K:BB through 47.1 innings this season, and he's added 17 holds on the year.
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Ryan Yarbrough RP | NYY
Royals' Ryan Yarbrough: Cleared for next start
Yarbrough (hamstring) will start Monday's game against the Guardians at Progressive Field.
Yarbrough had to exit midway through the sixth inning of his most recent start Wednesday against the Tigers after developing a cramp in his left hamstring, but he was quickly able to move past the issue. He'll return to the hill Monday on his usual four days' rest and will carry a 5.21 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into the contest.
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Chase Silseth RP | TEX
Angels' Chase Silseth: Sticks around in rotation
Silseth will start Thursday's game against the Tigers at Comerica Park, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Silseth will unsurprisingly draw a second straight turn through the rotation after he struck out a career-high 10 while allowing one run in 5.2 innings in a win over the Yankees on July 19 following his promotion from Triple-A Salt Lake. He ended up taking over the rotation spot of Jaime Barria, who was moved to the bullpen coming out of the All-Star break.