MLB Player News
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Gives up walk-off homer
Jansen (0-2) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while failing to record an out, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Padres.
Jansen walked Elias Diaz and gave up a walk-off home run to Fernando Tatis in the ninth inning. This was not a save situation, as the game was tied when Jansen took the mound. Over five appearances in May, he's allowed eight runs across three innings while taking both of his losses on the year. Those two outings are the only ones in which he's been scored upon, but they have him at an unsightly 6.55 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB over 11 innings. He's still 7-for-7 in save chances, and he'll likely keep the closer role if he can avoid melting down in save situations.
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John Schreiber RP | KC
Royals' John Schreiber: Serves up walk-off homer Tuesday
Schreiber (1-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Astros after giving up a walk-off home run before recording an out in the ninth inning.
It wasn't a blown save due to the game being tied at 1-1 before he served up the homer to Isaac Paredes, but Schreiber still allowed his first run since April 16. The 31-year-old right-hander has worked in a setup role along with Lucas Erceg ahead of closer Carlos Estevez this year, which has prevented Schreiber from seeing a single save opportunity so far in 2025. Through his first 17 innings, Schreiber sports a 2.12 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB.
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Shawn Armstrong RP | CLE
Rangers' Shawn Armstrong: Strikes out side for first save
Armstrong picked up the save after throwing a clean ninth inning in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Colorado. He struck out three.
Chris Martin was initially summoned to work the ninth, but he was pulled before recording an out due to right elbow tightness. That setback coupled with setup man Robert Garcia having worked each of the past two days forced manager Bruce Bochy to turn to Armstrong, who struck out the side on 17 pitches for his first save of the year. Luke Jackson is currently managing a hand injury, so Armstrong could be in line for a short-term boost in high-leverage work until Texas' bullpen gets healthier. Armstrong owns a 3.06 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings this season.
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Beau Brieske RP | DET
Tigers' Beau Brieske: Earns first win
Brieske (1-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit over one inning of work but managed to earn the win in Tuesday's 10-9 victory over the Red Sox in 11 innings. He struck out two.
Brieske allowed a home run in the 11th inning, which brought home the automatic runner and gave Boston a 9-7 lead. However, the reliever scooped up his first win of the season when the Tigers answered back with three runs in the bottom of the inning. Brieske missed a few weeks earlier in the year due to right ankle inflammation, and he's yet to really get going, as he's sitting with a 7.11 ERA across 12.2 innings. The righty recorded a 3.59 ERA across 67.2 regular-season innings in 2024.
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Chris Martin RP | TEX
Rangers' Chris Martin: Exits with elbow tightness
Martin was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rockies due to right elbow tightness, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Martin threw just one pitch Tuesday before signaling to come out of the game. He'll presumably undergo tests to determine if he's dealing with any structural damage, and the Rangers should know more about his injury in the near future. With Luke Jackson (hand) also nursing an injury, Robert Garcia may now be the top high-leverage arm in Texas' bullpen.
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Emmanuel Clase RP | CLE
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase: Picks up ninth save
Clase struck out two in a perfect inning and earned a save over the Brewers on Tuesday.
Clase threw 10 of 14 pitches for strikes to retire Milwaukee's 2-3-4 hitters in order and finish off the 2-0 victory. He's converted nine of his 11 save chances this season, including five straight. Clase has tossed five consecutive scoreless innings as he's seemingly regained his usual form. He now owns a 4.91 ERA with a 19:4 K:BB through 18.1 frames.
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Ryan Burr RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Moving rehab to Triple-A
Burr (shoulder) will shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Burr is progressing in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation, which caused him to start the season on the injured list. He struck out five batters across 2.2 scoreless innings with the Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate last week, and he's ready to take the next step in his throwing program by working out of Buffalo's bullpen. Burr appeared in 34 games (four starts) for the Blue Jays in 2024, posting a 4.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB across 32.2 innings.
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Erik Swanson RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Erik Swanson: Moving rehab to Triple-A
Swanson (forearm) will pitch for Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Swanson started the season on the injured list due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm. He was cleared to embark on a rehab assignment with the Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate Friday, and while he gave up four runs (two earned) on 16 pitches without recording an out in his lone outing, he's been cleared to transfer his rehab assignment to Triple-A. Swanson could be activated from the 60-day IL when first eligible in late May, barring any setbacks.
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Sam Bachman RP | LAA
Angels' Sam Bachman: Shifting rehab to Triple-A
The Angels transferred Bachman's (shoulder) rehab assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Bachman continues to progress in his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome, an issue that caused him to start the season on the 15-day injured list. He's tossed two innings across two rehab outings with Single-A Inland Empire and is getting closer to returning to the majors. Bachman appeared in 11 games for the Angels in 2023 and posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB across 17 innings.
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Elvis Alvarado RP | ATH
Athletics' Elvis Alvarado: Demoted to Las Vegas
The Athletics optioned Alvarado to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Alvarado made two appearances during his four-day stint in the majors, giving up three earned runs and striking out four batters over 2.2 innings. He'll now head back to the minors in favor of Jason Alexander, who was recalled from Las Vegas in a corresponding move. However, if Alvarado maintains something close to his 3.45 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in Triple-A, he will remain a candidate to return to the big club later in the season.