MLB Player News
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Marc Church P | TEX
Rangers' Marc Church: Sent down to Triple-A
The Rangers optioned Church to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.
Church drew some buzz during spring training and manager Bruce Bochy even floated his name as a potential closer candidate. However, Church struggled to throw strikes in the early going with a 5:6 K:BB over 4.2 frames, resulting in a move to the minors. Jacob Latz was called up from Triple-A to replace Church in the bullpen.
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Jonathan Loaisiga RP | ARI
Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga: Faces hitters Wednesday
Loaisiga (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
It appears to be the first time he's faced hitters since last April's internal brace procedure. The Yankees hope Loaisiga can rejoin their bullpen by late May or early June, but he still has some work to do in his rehab program before a timeline for his return becomes clearer.
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Steven Wilson RP | TB
White Sox's Steven Wilson: Added to roster
The White Sox selected Wilson's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
Wilson was removed from the 40-man roster back in February, but he's found his way back to the majors after permitting just one run with a 10:1 K:BB over 5.1 frames at Charlotte this season. He will likely operate in middle relief initially, but Wilson could work his way up the hierarchy of a talent-deficient bullpen if he gets off to a nice start.
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Gregory Santos RP | SEA
Mariners' Gregory Santos: Optioned to Triple-A
The Mariners optioned Santos to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
The Mariners had high hopes that a finally healthy Santos could be a weapon in their bullpen this season, but he has struggled mightily, posting a 5.14 ERA and ugly 0:8 K:BB over seven innings. Will Klein is absorbing his spot in the Seattle bullpen.
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Emmanuel Clase RP | CLE
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase: Shuts door on Orioles
Clase picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing a hit and striking out a batter without a walk.
Clase was able to work around a one-out base hit to log his second save of the year. He bounced back with a stress-free outing after allowing five runs in his last four innings. It's been a struggle in the early going, but Tuesday's showing is a step in the right direction for Clase, who should only continue to get better.
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Mike Clevinger RP | CHW
White Sox's Mike Clevinger: Gives up three runs
Clevinger allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk across one inning Tuesday against the A's.
Clevinger entered the game in the ninth inning with the White Sox down by six runs. The effort continued what has been an uninspiring start to the campaign, as he's now allowed at least one earned run in three of his eight appearances and has an ugly 3:8 K:BB. The White Sox have yet to record a save this season, but Clevinger appears to be the top candidate for the closer role when required.
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Devin Williams RP | NYM
Yankees' Devin Williams: Logs third save
Williams earned the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Royals, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Williams got the call to come into the ninth inning to protect a 4-2 lead. He needed 16 pitches (11 of which were strikes) to get through the frame, finishing things off by punching out MJ Melendez to record his third save of the season. Williams has not given up a run over his last three outings and has struck out three batters while allowing two hits and two walks in those three innings.
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Josh Hader RP | HOU
Astros' Josh Hader: Quickly nets fourth save Tuesday
Hader picked up the save Tuesday against the Cardinals after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.
Hader quickly dispatched St. Louis on just 10 pitches (seven strikes), getting Jordan Walker to chase a slider for the final out of the contest. The hard-throwing left-hander has been electric to the tune of a 1.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through nine innings while converting each of his first four save opportunities.
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Jhoan Duran RP | PHI
Twins' Jhoan Duran: Holds on for first save of 2025
Duran picked up the save Tuesday against the Mets after allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.
A throwing error by Willi Castro set the table for the Mets, later enabling a Luisangel Acuna single to bring the tying run to the plate in a 6-3 game. Duran was still ultimately able to fan Francisco Lindor to earn his first save of the campaign. The hard-throwing right-hander remains the favorite for saves over Griffin Jax in the Minnesota bullpen, with Duran logging a 1.23 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings to begin the season.