MLB Player News

  • White Sox's Tyler Schweitzer: Moves to Triple-A

    The White Sox optioned Schweitzer to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

    He's being booted from the active roster to make space for Noah Schultz, who returns from the injured list to start Wednesday's game versus the Orioles. Schweitzer notched his first career save Tuesday in Baltimore, tossing four scoreless innings while finishing off a victory.

  • Jacob Latz RP | TEX

    Rangers' Jacob Latz: Nails down 18th save

    Latz struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Guardians.

    The southpaw continues to dominate as the Rangers' closer. Latz was scored upon in only one of 12 June appearances, posting a 1.13 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB over 16 innings on the month while converting all 11 of his save chances. Despite not picking up his first save until late April, Latz sits third in the AL in the category, behind Cleveland's Cade Smith (26) and Tampa Bay's Bryan Baker (21).

  • Josh Hader RP | HOU

    Astros' Josh Hader: Dominant in eighth save

    Hader earned a save against the Twins on Tuesday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of work.

    Hader was unsurprisingly called upon in the ninth inning with Houston holding a two-run lead. The veteran closer made quick work of Minnesota, notching a pair of punchouts while retiring the side in order on nine pitches. Hader didn't pitch for the Astros until June 3, but he hasn't wasted any time reminding everyone that he's still one of MLB's top closers. He's gone 8-for-8 on save chances so far while giving up only one run and posting a 21:5 K:BB over 13 innings spanning 13 appearances.

  • Tommy Kahnle RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Tommy Kahnle: Moving off 40-man roster

    The Red Sox are expected to designate Kahnle for assignment following Tuesday's loss to the Nationals, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Kahnle is poised to lose his spot on the 40-man roster after he gave up four earned runs on four hits and one walk in the eighth inning of Tuesday's contest, giving the righty an 8.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP through nine innings at the big-league level. Alec Gamboa is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday to claim the vacant bullpen spot.

  • Alec Gamboa RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Alec Gamboa: Promotion coming

    The Red Sox are expected to recall Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Gamboa has fired 1.2 scoreless frames across his two MLB appearances this season, and he's given up just two runs in 10 Triple-A innings since the beginning of June. He'll provide Boston's bullpen with a fresh arm and will likely be limited to low-leverage work with the Red Sox.

  • Braydon Fisher RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Braydon Fisher: Opening Wednesday's contest

    Fisher will serve as Toronto's opening pitcher during Wednesday's game against the Mets, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Fisher has been successful while working as an opener this season, striking out seven batters and walking four while tossing 5.2 scoreless innings across his five starts. He'll now draw his sixth opening assignment and is likely to exit the game after pitching an inning or two. Spencer Miles and Patrick Corbin will both be available out of the bullpen to cover multiple innings once Fisher's day is done.

  • Royals' Connor Seabold: Exits with lat tightness

    Seabold was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays with right lat tightness.

    Seabold was injured after attempting to pick off a runner at first base in the fifth inning. It's unknown whether his injury will cause him to spend time on the injured list, but the Royals may refrain from using him out of the bullpen for at least a day or two while he recovers.

  • Josh Simpson RP | SEA

    Mariners' Josh Simpson: Returns to Tacoma

    The Mariners optioned Simpson to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

    Simpson will head back to the minors after coughing up one run on two hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning during his lone appearance Sunday. Cole Wilcox was recalled from Tacoma to fill the open bullpen spot.

  • Cole Wilcox RP | SEA

    Mariners' Cole Wilcox: Back in big leagues

    The Mariners recalled Wilcox from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

    Wilcox was sent down to Triple-A in early May and has since turned in a 5.03 ERA and 1.30 WHIP alongside a 24:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings. Despite his subpar performance, he'll return to the big leagues to replace Josh Simpson and add a fresh arm to the Mariners' bullpen.

  • Gavin Collyer RP | TEX

    Rangers' Gavin Collyer: Added to bullpen

    The Rangers recalled Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

    Collyer will give the Rangers' bullpen a fresh arm after the club used five pitchers in Monday's win over the Guardians. The 25-year-old was unscored upon in his first 11 outings earlier this season but was sent to Round Rock after posting an 8.59 ERA and 7:10 K:BB over his last seven outings.

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