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  • Jake Cousins RP | NYY

    Yankees' Jake Cousins: Lands on 60-day IL

    The Yankees placed Cousins (forearm) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

    A forearm strain prevented Cousins from seeing any action in the Grapefruit League this spring, and the Yankees' decision to immediately send him to the 60-day IL indicates that he isn't anywhere close to making his season debut. The right-hander won't be eligible to play until late May; meanwhile, camp standout Pablo Reyes will fill the vacancy on the active roster.

  • Zach Penrod RP | LAD

    Red Sox's Zach Penrod: Goes on 60-day injured list

    The Red Sox placed Penrod on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a left elbow UCL sprain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

    The move clears a spot on Boston's 40-man roster. Penrod is attempting to rest and rehab his injury rather than undergoing surgery, but it will be months before he can pitch in a game, even in a best-case scenario.

  • Chris Murphy RP | CHW

    Red Sox's Chris Murphy: Placed on 60-day IL

    The Red Sox placed Murphy (elbow) on the 60-day injured list, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

    The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster. Murphy has been throwing off a mound and could be an option for the Red Sox by the time his 60 days are up, or close to that point. He's on the mend from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent April 10 of last year.

  • Drew Pomeranz RP | LAA

    Mariners' Drew Pomeranz: Back in Seattle

    Pomeranz signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

    Pomeranz spent the spring with Seattle, allowing four runs in 7.2 innings, but he was released by the club Sunday. After testing the open market for a few days, the 36-year-old lefty will now return to the Mariners, though he's likely to only serve as depth for Triple-A Tacoma, given the fact he hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021.

  • Sean Newcomb RP | CHW

    Red Sox's Sean Newcomb: Officially added to roster

    The Red Sox selected Newcomb's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

    Newcomb was a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, let alone the rotation, when he inked a minor-league deal in January. He will open the season as the fifth starter, however, after permitting just two runs (one earned) with a 13:3 K:BB in 14.1 Grapefruit League frames. Newcomb is slated for his season debut Monday in Baltimore.

  • Liam Hendriks RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Liam Hendriks: Placed on IL with inflamed elbow

    The Red Sox placed Hendricks on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

    Hendriks had a rough spring, allowing seven runs while striking out just four over 6.1 innings. The Red Sox hadn't provided an indication that he was hurt, but the injury designation is troubling considering his past Tommy John surgery. Hendriks will be eligible to return April 8, but there's no word yet on how long he might be out. Aroldis Chapman will open the season as Boston's closer.

  • Mike Clevinger RP | CHW

    White Sox's Mike Clevinger: Joins 40-man, active roster

    The White Sox selected Clevinger's contract Thursday.

    Clevinger attended spring training as a non-roster invitee but quickly solidified his spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen after excelling in camp as he made the transition from starting to relieving. Over his six Cactus League outings, Clevinger didn't allow a run while striking out eight and allowing three hits and one walk over six innings. The veteran righty looks to be a strong candidate to open the season as Chicago's closer, though manager Will Venable has previously suggested that he could use multiple relievers in save situations.

  • Nick Robertson RP | HOU

    Blue Jays' Nick Robertson: Scrubbed from 40-man roster

    The Blue Jays designated Robertson for assignment Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Robertson had already missed out of the Opening Day roster after the Blue Jays optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo on March 11, but he'll now be dropped from the 40-man roster entirely with Toronto selecting outfielder Myles Straw's contract in a corresponding move. If he clears waivers, Robertson will remain in the Toronto organization and work in relief at Buffalo.

  • Zach Pop RP | PHI

    Blue Jays' Zach Pop: Cast off 40-man roster

    The Blue Jays designated Pop (elbow) for assignment Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Pop experienced elbow inflammation coming out of his final Grapefruit League appearance March 17 and was expected to head to the 15-day injured list, but the Blue Jays will instead move him off their 40-man roster. The transaction clears a 40-man spot for outfielder Alan Roden, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Pop could end up landing on Buffalo's IL if he clears waivers and remains in the Toronto organization.

  • Tommy Nance RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Tommy Nance: Pushed off 40-man roster

    The Blue Jays designated Nance for assignment Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Nance was unable to secure a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen after logging a 5.06 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 5.1 innings in Grapefruit League play. He'll end up being squeezed off the 40-man roster as the Blue Jays clear a spot in the bullpen for right-hander Jacob Barnes, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

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