MLB Player News
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Jake Eder RP | LAD
Angels' Jake Eder: Tosses three frames in bulk relief
Eder did not factor in the decision Friday against the Phillies. He allowed three runs on four hits and three walks and did not strike out a batter over three innings.
In their first contest following the All-Star break, the Angels went with a bullpen game, with Ryan Zeferjahn opening and Eder logging the biggest workload (61 pitches). The latter struggled with his control, throwing just 59 percent of his pitches for strikes and walking three batters, while all three runs scored against him came on a homer by Bryce Harper. Eder entered Friday having posted a 1.93 ERA over 9.1 innings with the big club, but that number shot up to 3.65 following his subpar outing. It remains to be seen how the team will handle the fifth-starter role following Jack Kochanowicz's demotion to Triple-A, and it's possible that Eder could be asked to work again in bulk relief until a plan for the rotation comes into focus.
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Rico Garcia RP | BAL
Yankees' Rico Garcia: Designated for assignment
The Yankees designated Garcia for assignment Saturday.
Garcia was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Monday, but he'll now be jettisoned from yet another New York team's 40-man roster after making just one appearance for the Yankees. The 31-year-old has surrendered three runs over 7.1 innings this season but owns a 6.70 ERA in his MLB career.
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Secures 17th save
Jansen worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 17th save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.
The veteran closer didn't strike out a batter, instead relying on his defense to get the job done on just seven pitches (five strikes). Jansen picked up after the All-Star break right where he left off, as he hasn't given up an earned run since June 15 and has a 0.75 ERA and 13:2 K:BB over 12 innings during that impressive stretch. With the Angels likely to be sellers once again at the trade deadline and Jansen a free agent after the season, the 37-year-old is a prime candidate to be shipped to a contender before the end of the month.
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Travis Adams P | MIN
Twins' Travis Adams: Bound for St. Paul
The Twins are expected to option Adams to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
With Zebby Matthews (shoulder) returning from the injured list to start Saturday, Adams will be pushed back to the minors to create roster space. The 25-year-old righty made two bulk-relief appearances during his time in the majors, giving up six earned runs over eight innings while striking out four batters and walking one.
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Carlos Estevez RP | KC
Royals' Carlos Estevez: Blows another save
Estevez (4-3) took the loss and blew a save, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits with no walks or strikeouts, during Friday's 8-7 loss to the Marlins.
Handed a two-run lead in the 10th inning, Estevez could not hold it and allowed three runs in an extra-inning, walkoff defeat. A two-run home run that concluded a monster day from Kyle Stowers was the death blow and sealed the third straight blown save from the Royals closer. The 32-year-old has gone seven straight appearances allowing at least one baserunner, dating back to July 2.
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Rico Garcia RP | BAL
Yankees' Rico Garcia: Departing 40-man
The Yankees are expected to designate Garcia for assignment Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
After giving up three runs in 2.2 innings during his Yankees debut Friday, Garcia is now slated to lose his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters. The 31-year-old has spent time with both New York clubs this season and carries a 3.68 ERA through 7.1 frames in the bigs.
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Ian Hamilton RP | ATL
Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Hit hard in loss
Hamilton (1-1) worked one inning and took the loss, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk with no strikeouts, during Friday's 7-3 loss to Atlanta.
With Max Fried still battling a blister, Hamilton served as the opener for a scheduled bullpen game, and it did not go well. The 30-year-old got roughed up to the tune of three runs in his lone inning, throwing 26 pitches and facing seven batters. It was a bit of surprise considering the right-hander had allowed just two earned runs over his prior 13 appearances, but following Friday's outing, his ERA for the season is up to 4.10 in 37.1 innings.
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Robert Garcia RP | TEX
Rangers' Robert Garcia: Turns in seventh save
Garcia picked up the save in Friday's 2-0 win over Detroit, allowing one hit and no walks during a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.
While Garcia did allow the possible tying run to get to the plate, he was able to hang on for his seventh save of the season. The Rangers' high-leverage mix has been in a state of flux for most of the year, although it appears that Garcia remains the club's favorite for saves for the time being. Over his last 13 innings, the left-hander holds a 2.08 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB.
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Emmanuel Clase RP | CLE
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase: Gets two-out save
Clase got two outs in a scoreless ninth to pick up the save, allowing one hit while striking out two, during Friday's 8-6 win over the Athletics.
The Guardians had an 8-3 lead entering the ninth inning with starter Slade Cecconi still in the game, but the Cleveland closer was asked to get the final two outs as Cecconi allowed three runs. One of those was a runner that Clase inherited, but he buckled down and picked up two strikeouts to earn his 21st save of the season. The 27-year-old hasn't looked quite as good as last year, during which he had an 0.61 ERA in 74.1 innings pitched, but he's currently in the midst of a 13-game stretch dating back to June 17 in which he's allowed just one earned run.