MLB Player News
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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.
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Michel Otanez RP | TEX
Athletics' Michel Otanez: Ready to make season debut
The Athletics reinstated Otanez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Otanez wrapped up his rehab assignment Monday after making six appearances, including five with Triple-A Las Vegas, since April 26. The right-hander is now set up to work in the middle of the Athletics' bullpen after missing the beginning of the season due to the shoulder injury. The Athletics placed T.J. McFarland on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.
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Jason Alexander SP | HOU
Athletics' Jason Alexander: Recalled by Athletics
The Athletics recalled Alexander from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Alexander will return to the big club after T.J. McFarland (adductor) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Alexander has a 1.69 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 21.1 innings in Triple-A as a starter this season, but he'll likely operate out of the Athletics' bullpen in McFarland's absence. Alexander made three major-league appearances before being optioned to Triple-A on April 18, allowing four runs (three earned) over 3.2 innings.
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T.J. McFarland RP | ATH
Athletics' T.J. McFarland: Placed on injured list
The Athletics placed McFarland on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left adductor strain, retroactive to Monday.
McFarland was pulled from his appearance against the Yankees on Sunday due to his injury and will now be forced to miss at least another two weeks. He'll be replaced in the Athletics' bullpen by Michel Otanez (shoulder), who was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Kody Funderburk RP | MIN
Twins' Kody Funderburk: Will be 27th man Wednesday
The Twins will recall Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Funderburk has made two relief appearances at the major-league level this season, surrendering two runs with a 5:1 K:BB across four innings. He'll likely be returned to St. Paul after the twin bill.