MLB Player News
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Jhoan Duran RP | PHI
Twins' Jhoan Duran: Secures fourth save
Duran earned the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox, allowing one hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Duran was summoned for the second straight game and needed just nine pitches to slam the door once again. While the 27-year-old has had only four save opportunities this season, he's converted all of them and sports a 1.17 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 17:8 K:BB across 15.1 innings.
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Pete Fairbanks RP | MIA
Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Earns eighth save
Fairbanks earned the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Yankees, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.
Fairbanks was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth and struck out the top of the Yankees' order on 15 pitches. The 31-year-old has now converted save chances on back-to-back days for the second time this season and has been scored upon only once in his past 10 outings. He's a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities while posting a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings this season.
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Bryse Wilson RP | CHW
White Sox's Bryse Wilson: Yields four runs in no-decision
Wilson took a no-decision in Sunday's rain-shortened 5-4 win over Houston, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.
The Chicago right-hander struggled in this 89-pitch performance, conceding a season-worst nine hits (eight singles and one homer). Through 22.2 innings, Wilson sports a 5.56 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB. The 27-year-old should continue to garner turns in the rotation either as a starter or an opener while Martin Perez (elbow) is slated for an extended absence until September. Wilson currently lines up to make his next appearance at home against Miami next weekend.
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Emmanuel Clase RP | CLE
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase: Hangs on for seventh save
Clase earned the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays, allowing one unearned run on one hit in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
After Andres Gimenez reached on an error to start the ninth, Clase gave up a base hit to Bo Bichette, who'd eventually move to third on an Anthony Santander groundout. However, Clase stranded him there, striking out George Springer to close out the one-run victory. It's been a shaky start to the year for the 27-year-old Clase, though he's been better recently, allowing just one earned run in his last five innings. His ERA now sits at 5.87 with a 1.76 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 15.1 innings this season.
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Tyler Ferguson P | ATH
Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Earns first save
Ferguson earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Marlins, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
After Mason Miller threw 28 pitches in a blown save Saturday, Ferguson got the call in the ninth inning Sunday, with the A's holding a one-run lead. The 31-year-old Ferguson made quick work of the Marlins, retiring the side on just 11 pitches, to pick up his first save this year. While Ferguson isn't likely to challenge Miller for the closing job, he's been excellent in a setup role this season, allowing just one earned run through his first 16.1 innings.
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Tyler Gilbert RP | CHW
White Sox's Tyler Gilbert: Back in big leagues
The White Sox recalled Gilbert from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
The left-hander was optioned to Charlotte on Wednesday, but he'll quickly rejoin the big-league bullpen with Fraser Ellard (lat) headed to the injured list. Gilbert has made nine MLB appearances (three starts) this season and has a 5.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB across 9.2 innings.
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Penn Murfee RP | CHW
White Sox's Penn Murfee: Sent to Triple-A
The White Sox optioned Murfee to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
The right-hander was poised to fill a high-leverage role for Chicago this year, but he'll head to Charlotte after posting a 7.82 ERA in his first 15 outings of the season. Murfee is likely to rejoin the White Sox if he can get back on track at Triple-A.
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Fraser Ellard RP | CHW
White Sox's Fraser Ellard: Out with lat injury
The White Sox placed Ellard on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left lat strain.
The left-hander presumably sustained the injury Saturday when he gave up two runs on two walks over two-thirds of an inning. Ellard missed most of April due to a hamstring strain and is now on the injured list for the second time this season.
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Secures save No. 7
Jansen retired the only two batters he faced in Saturday's win against the Tigers to earn his seventh save of the season.
The 37-year-old wasn't expected to be needed Saturday since the Angels entered the ninth inning leading 5-1, but Brock Burke was unable to finish things out and created a save situation. Jansen's previous appearance Thursday was a disaster as he gave up six runs on three homers in a non-save situation, but that's the only time in 10 outings this season he's been charged with a run. His 5.79 ERA and 1.39 WHIP are inflated due to that stumble, but Jansen has a 9:2 K:BB while converting all seven of his save chances this year.
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Andres Munoz RP | SEA
Mariners' Andres Munoz: Continues scoreless start to season
Munoz earned a save against the Rangers on Saturday, issuing one walk and striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.
Munoz entered in the ninth frame with the task of protecting a one-run lead and came through despite issuing a one-out walk. The right-hander has yet to allow a run through 16 innings and 16 appearances on the campaign, and he's a perfect 12-for-12 in save opportunities. Those 12 saves lead the majors and have helped make Munoz arguably fantasy's most valuable closer so far this season.