MLB Player News
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Luke Weaver SP | NYM
Yankees' Luke Weaver: Collects one-out save
Weaver earned the save in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers after recording the final out of the ninth inning.
The Yankees entered the ninth inning up 5-0, but Weaver was brought in to close things out after Ian Hamilton gave up a two-run home run to Jonah Heim. Weaver was able to make quick work of Josh Smith, needing just two pitches to record the final out and earn the save. It's the second outing in a row in which Weaver has tallied a one-out save, and he is up to six saves on the season with a 0.44 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings.
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Cole Winn SP | TEX
Rangers' Cole Winn: Back with Rangers
The Rangers recalled Winn from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Just two days after being sent down to Triple-A, Winn will rejoin the Rangers' bullpen to replace the injured Chris Martin (shoulder). Winn, 25, has pitched 23.1 scoreless innings in the minors and also kept the Astros off the scoreboard for 2.1 frames during his season debut Friday.
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Chris Martin RP | TEX
Rangers' Chris Martin: Lands on injured list
The Rangers placed Martin (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to May 19, due to right shoulder fatigue.
The right-hander exited Sunday's contest due to the shoulder injury after departing due to an elbow issue earlier in the week, and he's now headed to the injured list. It's unclear how long Martin is expected to be sidelined, but he'll be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks. Cole Winn was called up to fill the opening on the 26-man roster.
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Casey Lawrence RP | SEA
Mariners' Casey Lawrence: Selected from Triple-A
The Mariners selected Lawrence's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Lawrence has given up four earned runs in 10 innings with the Mariners this season, and he'll now rejoin the active roster to provide Seattle with a relief option capable of handling multiple innings out of the bullpen. To make room for Lawrence on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, Jhonathan Diaz was optioned to Triple-A, and Austin Shenton was designated for assignment.
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Anthony Maldonado RP | HOU
Athletics' Anthony Maldonado: Back in big leagues
The Athletics recalled Maldonado from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Maldonado was sent to Triple-A on Monday to make room for J.T. Ginn's return from the injured list. However, now that Ginn is back on the IL with a quad injury, Maldonado will return to the majors to provide additional bullpen depth while the team looks for a new fifth starter.
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Kade Strowd P | ARI
Orioles' Kade Strowd: Optioned to Triple-A
The Orioles optioned Strowd to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
He's exiting the roster to make room for Chayce McDermott, who has been recalled to serve as the team's primary pitcher in Tuesday's game against the Brewers. Strowd made one appearance during his brief time in the majors, allowing one run over an inning of work.
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Casey Lawrence RP | SEA
Mariners' Casey Lawrence: Poised for bulk relief
Lawrence is expected to be called up from Triple-A Tacoma to serve as a bulk reliever in Tuesday's game versus the White Sox, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Lawrence is already in Chicago on the taxi squad and will be officially added to the roster before game time. The veteran swingman has made five relief appearances between the Mariners and Blue Jays this season, allowing 14 runs (seven earned) with a 5:1 K:BB across 12.2 frames.
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Casey Legumina RP | SEA
Mariners' Casey Legumina: Serving as opener Tuesday
Legumino will serve as the Mariners' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
He'll likely go an inning or two before handing things off to bulk reliever Casey Lawrence. Legumina has managed a 1.84 ERA in 15 relief appearances for the Mariners this season, although that has come with eight walks over 14.2 innings.