MLB Player News
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Albert Suarez SP | BAL
Orioles' Albert Suarez: Still playing catch
Suarez (shoulder) played catch Friday and remains without a timetable for return, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Suarez's recovery has seemingly plateaued, as the 35-year-old hasn't progressed past playing catch since it was reported he was throwing at 105 feet off flat ground. He's been on the shelf since March 28.
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Nick Burdi RP | BOS
Red Sox's Nick Burdi: Suffers setback
Burdi (foot) has been shut down due to a hip injury, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Burdi had been rehabbing at Triple-A Worcester, but he hasn't appeared in a game since June 15. It's now known he's picked up a hip injury and has been temporarily shut down. The severity of his setback is unclear.
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Justin Slaten RP | BOS
Red Sox's Justin Slaten: Starting up throwing program
Slaten (shoulder) is scheduled to play catch Saturday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
It will be the right-hander's first time throwing since he landed on the injured list nearly a month ago due to shoulder inflammation. Slaten will require some time to build back up in his throwing program, so he shouldn't be expected to rejoin the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.
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Erik Sabrowski P | CLE
Guardians' Erik Sabrowski: Reinstated from IL
The Guardians activated Sabrowski (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
Sabrowski has been sidelined since spring training due to left elbow inflammation, and he's finally been cleared to make his 2025 debut. The 27-year-old threw 12.2 scoreless innings for Cleveland last season, but he has struggled a bit during his rehab assignment, logging a 5.14 ERA over seven innings at Triple-A Columbus. Sabrowski will take Zak Kent's spot on the active roster.
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T.J. McFarland RP | ATH
Athletics' T.J. McFarland: DFA'd by Athletics
The Athletics designated McFarland for assignment on Friday.
The left-hander spent most of May on the IL due to a groin injury before being activated in early June, and he'll lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after giving up six runs in nine outings after being reinstated. McFarland has a decent track record in the majors and will have the option to elect free agency if he clears waivers.
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Elvis Alvarado RP | ATH
Athletics' Elvis Alvarado: Called up by As
The Athletics called up Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Alvarado will take T.J. McFarland's spot in the A's bullpen. The 26-year-old reliever has cruised to a 3.18 ERA and a 34:13 K:BB over 28.1 innings at Triple-A, but he's yielded five runs in six innings with the Athletics this season.
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Kade Strowd P | BAL
Orioles' Kade Strowd: Back up to bigs
The Orioles recalled Strowd from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Strowd has bounced between Norfolk and Baltimore this season, and he'll be back on the big-league roster for the first time since May 20. The 27-year-old logged a 5.02 ERA and a 36:10 K:BB over 28.2 innings with Norfolk. He'll replace Brandon Young on the 26-man roster.
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Brent Headrick RP | NYY
Yankees' Brent Headrick: Lands on minor-league IL
Headrick (undisclosed) was placed on Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 7-day injured list Thursday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
It's not yet clear what type of injury Headrick is nursing, but he'll be out of action for at least the next seven days. The lefty reliever was sent from the big club to Triple-A on June 12 after posting a 4.73 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB over 13.1 innings with the Yankees. Headrick has recorded a 4.40 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 14.1 frames with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on the campaign.
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Pete Fairbanks RP | MIA
Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Secures 15th save
Fairbanks held Kansas City scoreless for a two-out save in Thursday's 4-0 win, allowing no hits or walks with no strikeouts.
Fairbanks was called upon with two men on in the ninth and induced a game-ending double play to earn his second save in as many days. Over nine June appearances, the 31-year-old has allowed just two earned runs while converting five of six save chances. For the season, he's 15-for-17 in save opportunities with a 2.03 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 26:14 K:BB across 31 innings.