MLB Player News
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Michael Tonkin RP | MIN
Twins' Michael Tonkin: Dealing with shoulder strain
Tonkin is working through a right shoulder strain and will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Tonkin last pitched against the Orioles on Feb. 28 when he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning. He'll work on progressing enough in his recovery to be in position to return to the mound shortly after being evaluated by medical staff. Tonkin appeared in 57 regular-season games between the Twins, Yankees and Mets in 2024 and posted a 4-4 record with a 3.63 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, two saves and an 85:30 K:BB across 79.1 innings.
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Jack Dashwood RP | LAA
Angels' Jack Dashwood: Optioned to Salt Lake
The Angels optioned Dashwood to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Dashwood was added to the Angels' 40-man roster over the offseason, but he'll have to wait a bit longer before making his MLB debut. The 27-year-old southpaw allowed five earned runs in three innings during Cactus League play, and he'll serve as bullpen depth for the Bees to begin 2025.
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Justin Slaten RP | BOS
Red Sox's Justin Slaten: Works scoreless inning
Slaten allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning in Friday's spring game against Miami.
Slaten made his third Grapefruit League appearance and has yet to give up an earned run. The right-hander is the mix for save opportunities this season along with Aroldis Chapman and Liam Hendriks.
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Garrett Whitlock RP | BOS
Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock: Makes spring debut
Whitlock allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out one over one inning in Friday's spring game against the Marlins.
Whitlock made his Grapefruit League debut Friday and worked the fourth inning when Miami's regulars were still in the lineup. He's spent the last 10 months recovering from an internal brace procedure, but Boston manager Alex Cora still sees Whitlock as a high-leverage reliever that can throw multiple innings.
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Erik Sabrowski P | CLE
Guardians' Erik Sabrowski: Receives injection
Sabrowski received an anti-inflammatory injection in his elbow Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
The injection will cause Sabrowski to sit down for a few days, and the Guardians have yet to give a timetable for his return. The 27-year-old has yet to appear in a game this spring, but if healthy he should still have a spot in Cleveland's bullpen after posting a 19:4 K:BB over 12.2 shutout regular-season innings in the majors last year.
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Ryan Burr RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Battling shoulder fatigue
Burr has been dealing with right shoulder fatigue and is not expected to pitch in games soon, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Burr's shoulder has been giving him problems for most of spring training, as he dealt with a bout of tendinitis in February. Now battling fatigue, the right-hander has been limited to light throwing, and Toronto will likely be extra cautious building him back up to ensure his shoulder isn't an issue in the future. It's unclear if he'll be available for Opening Day.
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Michael Arias RP | NYY
Yankees' Michael Arias: Optioned to Triple-A
The Yankees optioned Arias to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.
The Yankees acquired Arias from the Cubs in January, and he'll officially be headed to Triple-A to begin his tenure with his new organization. The 23-year-old reached Triple-A for the first time last season, finishing with a 5.45 ERA and 2.11 WHIP across 36.1 innings at Iowa.
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Andrew Kittredge RP | BAL
Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Undergoes successful surgery
Kittredge underwent successful left knee debridement surgery Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Lingering soreness in Kittredge's knee prompted an MRI on Wednesday, and he went under the knife days later. He's now on the mend, but Kittredge is expected to miss multiple months, which leaves Seranthony Dominguez as the clear backup to primary closer Felix Bautista in Baltimore. Bautista is not expected to pitch back-to-back days early on this season as he completes his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
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Hunter Cranton RP | ARI
Mariners' Hunter Cranton: Struck by comebacker
Cranton was removed from Friday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers after being hit in the chin by a line drive, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Cranton seemed to be in a relatively good mood following the incident, which may indicate minimal damage was done. The 24-year-old made nine appearances at Single-A Modesto last season, and he'll likely aim to reach High-A Everett or Double-A Arkansas by the end of 2025.
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Jalen Beeks RP | ARI
Astros' Jalen Beeks: Inks deal with Houston
Beeks signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Beeks split time between the Rockies and Pirates last season, turning in a 4.50 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 70 total innings. The 31-year-old lefty may need a bit of time to build up before he makes his spring debut, but he should still be in the mix for Houston's Opening Day bullpen.