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  • Pete Fairbanks RP | MIA

    Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Rebounds with 13th save Friday

    Fairbanks picked up the save in Friday's 7-5 win over the Mets, giving up one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

    Fairbanks allowed the possible go-ahead run to get to the plate, but he was able to settle down for his 13th save of the year. It was ultimately an encouraging bounce-back showing by the hard-throwing right-hander, who yielded two runs in a blown save in his last outing. Although Fairbanks has issued 14 walks over 28.1 innings, he boasts a 2.22 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 25 strikeouts this season as Tampa Bay's closer.

  • Ryan Yarbrough RP | NYY

    Yankees' Ryan Yarbrough: Mixed results in no-decision

    Yarbrough did not factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox, allowing one run on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

    Yarbrough allowed just one run in the second inning but tossed only one clean inning while throwing only 45 of 78 pitches for strikes. It was a solid rebound after the Red Sox tagged the 33-year-old for eight runs Saturday, though he's now failed to complete five frames in back-to-back outings. He'll carry a 3.96 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB across 50 innings into a home matchup with the Angels next week.

  • Zach Pop RP | PHI

    Mariners' Zach Pop: Selected to MLB roster

    The Mariners selected Pop's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

    After signing a minor-league deal with Seattle in April, Pop began his tenure in the organization in rookie ball but joined the Triple-A club in late May, and at that level he owns a 3.52 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 7.2 innings. He'll now join the big-league squad to give the Mariners some extra bullpen depth and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations after posting a 5.81 ERA in the majors across the past two seasons. Logan Evans was optioned to Tacoma in a corresponding move.

  • Nick Sandlin RP | LAA

    Blue Jays' Nick Sandlin: Rehab moved to Triple-A

    Sandlin (lat) allowed four runs on four hits and no walks in one-third of an inning during Thursday's rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo.

    Sandlin made a pair of rehab outings in the Florida Complex League and has had his assignment shifted to Triple-A. The 28-year-old allowed a pair of homers in Thursday's appearance, but, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic, the Blue Jays are more focused on how he bounces back from the outing. He'll likely need another appearance or two before being activated from the 15-day injured list.

  • Ryan Burr RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Facing batters Saturday

    Burr will throw a live batting-practice session Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

    Burr is making steady progress since being pulled off his rehab assignment at the end of May and appears to be close to resuming an assignment. The 31-year-old has yet to make his 2025 MLB debut but appears to be on track for a late June or early July return.

  • Yimi Garcia RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Yimi Garcia: Completes bullpen

    Garcia (shoulder) completed a bullpen session at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida on Thursday,Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

    Garcia began playing catch June 6 and has progressed to throwing off a mound. He's been on the shelf since May 24 due to a right shoulder impingement and is likely still multiple weeks away from returning.

  • Owen White RP | CHW

    White Sox's Owen White: Relegated to Triple-A

    The White Sox Sox" data-type="SPORTS_OBJECT_TEAM" data-league-abbreviation="MLB" data-team-abbreviation="CHW">White Sox optioned White to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

    White made only one appearance for the White Sox after being recalled last week, during which he gave up three runs and struck out five batters across 4.1 innings. With Tyler Gilbert (knee) now back from the injured list, White will return to the minors to continue serving as starter/long-relief depth.

  • Justin Slaten RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Justin Slaten: Not cleared to throw yet

    Slaten (shoulder) hasn't started playing catch yet, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reported Friday

    Slaten has been shut down from throwing for nearly two weeks, having not played catch since hitting the injured list June 1 with right shoulder inflammation. It's unclear when he'll get the green light to throw, but he may not be ready to go until July.

  • Tyler Gilbert RP | CHW

    White Sox's Tyler Gilbert: Reinstated from IL

    The White Sox reinstated Gilbert (knee) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

    Gilbert made five minor-league appearances during his rehab assignment, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven across 5.2 innings. He will return to the majors after spending the last month on the 15-day injured list due to a right MCL injury in his left knee. Gilbert posted a 4.85 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 13 innings prior to his stint on the IL.

  • Liam Hendriks RP | MIN

    Red Sox's Liam Hendriks: Resumes throwing program

    Hendriks (hip) has begun playing catch, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

    Hendriks has been shut down from baseball activities since being placed on the injured list May 30 with inflammation in his right hip. However, he's started throwing, which is a significant step in his recovery. Still, he remains a ways away from returning.

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