MLB Player News
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Jonathan Bowlan RP | PHI
Royals' Jonathan Bowlan: Summoned from Triple-A
The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha prior to Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
He'll join the bullpen as a replacement for southpaw Daniel Lynch (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Over 12 appearances with the big club this season, Bowlan owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB in 15 innings.
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Sean Guenther RP | DET
Tigers' Sean Guenther: Recalled, placed on 60-day IL
The Tigers recalled Guenther from Triple-A Toledo and placed him on the 60-day injured list while he recovers from a left hip arthroscopy.
Guenther had resided on Toledo's 7-day IL since May 30, but he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment at High-A West Michigan about three weeks later. The southpaw reliever hadn't pitched for West Michigan since June 25, however, and an explanation behind his absence has now been provided by the Tigers. He'll be added to the Tigers' 60-day IL in what's essentially a procedural move, as Guenther is considered likely to miss the rest of the season, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for lefty PJ Poulin, whose contract was selected from Triple-A.
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Jayvien Sandridge P | NYY
Yankees' Jayvien Sandridge: Returns to minors
The Yankees optioned Sandridge to Triple-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
The left-hander allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning during his MLB debut Saturday against the Mets, and he'll now head back to the minors. Sandridge has a 0.87 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB in nine appearances with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.
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Geoff Hartlieb RP | DET
Yankees' Geoff Hartlieb: Back with New York
Hartlieb signed a major-league contract with the Yankees and was selected to the active roster Sunday.
The right-hander elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Yankees a few days ago, and he's quickly back on the MLB roster. Hartlieb allowed three earned runs over one inning during his lone appearance with New York and should fill a low-leverage relief role.
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Seranthony Dominguez RP | TOR
Orioles' Seranthony Dominguez: Notches save in return
Dominguez (back) picked up his second save of the season in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atlanta, striking out two while allowing one earned run on two hits over one inning.
Dominguez wasn't available for either of the Orioles' previous two games due to a sore back, but interim manager Tony Mansolino was comfortable turning to the right-hander to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning Sunday with normal closer Felix Bautista being rested following appearances on both of the past two days. The save didn't come easily for Dominguez, who gave up a one-out solo home run to Sean Murphy before Ozzie Albies singled to put the tying run on base. However, Dominguez settled in thereafter, striking out Drake Baldwin and then inducing a weak grounder from Michael Harris to close out the contest. The 30-year-old Dominguez has posted a 3.31 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 47:20 K:BB across 35.1 innings this season while working primarily in a setup role.
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Lazaro Estrada RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Lazaro Estrada: Demoted to Triple-A
The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Estrada was sent back to the minors to clear room on the 26-man roster for Ryan Burr (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. After getting his first big-league call-up Friday, Estrada impressed in Saturday's 11-inning win over the Angels, giving up one earned run on two hits and no walks while striking out four over four frames of long relief.
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Ryan Burr RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Off injured list
The Blue Jays activated Burr (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.
The right-hander has been on the shelf all season due to shoulder issues but is now ready for his 2025 MLB debut after a five-outing rehab assignment, during which he had a 6:3 K:BB over 5.1 scoreless frames. Burr made 34 appearances for Toronto last season and had three holds with a 4.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB across 32.2 innings.
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Griffin Jax RP | TB
Twins' Griffin Jax: Dominant after early struggles
Jax threw a scoreless eighth inning with a walk in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rays. He has a 3.86 ERA with 18 holds in 37.1 innings this season.
It was a rare appearance for Jax without a strikeout, as he has an eye-popping 61:9 K:BB and 39.1 percent strikeout rate. After early struggles (10 earned runs in his first eight innings) that saw him briefly demoted to lower-leverage work, Jax has a 1.84 ERA since April 22 and has been the primary set-up man to closer Jhoan Duran. Unlike previous seasons, manager Rocco Baldelli has mostly kept Duran in the ninth inning instead of deploying him in higher-leverage spots earlier in the game, limiting Jax's save opportunities.
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Seranthony Dominguez RP | TOR
Orioles' Seranthony Dominguez: Nursing sore back
Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Dominguez hasn't been available out of the bullpen for the Orioles' last two games due to a sore back, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Per Brendan Mortensen of MASNSports.com, Mansolino said Dominguez reported the injury after he "slept funny," but the skipper is hoping the reliever will be available Sunday. Dominguez has been a key bridge to closer Felix Bautista this season, collecting 13 holds, one save and two wins while pitching to a 3.15 ERA over 34.1 innings.
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Travis Adams P | MIN
Twins' Travis Adams: Hit hard in MLB debut
Adams allowed five runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out one over four innings Saturday against Tampa Bay.
Adams was used as a bulk reliever in a bullpen game for the Twins. He gave up plenty of loud contact in his MLB debut as he allowed a 47.4 percent hard-hit rate, according to Baseball Savant. With Bailey Ober (hip) likely to return after the All-Star break, it's not clear if Adams will be used in a similar role again Friday when the Twins have an opening in their rotation.