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  • Diego Castillo RP | COL

    Twins' Diego Castillo: Removed from 40-man roster

    The Twins designated Castillo for assignment Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    The Twins needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster for the addition of right-hander Jay Jackson to the bullpen. Castillo had just been sent down to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday following a brief stint with the big club in which he allowed two runs with a 3:7 K:BB over seven innings. If Castillo clears waivers, he will have the ability to elect free agency if he chooses to do so.

  • Jose Suarez SP | ATL

    Angels' Jose Suarez: Unable to complete three innings

    Suarez dropped to 1-1 on the season in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.2 innings.

    Suarez made his first start of the season Tuesday and didn't make a particularly compelling case to earn additional turns through the rotation. He allowed a pair of runs in the second after giving up two triples and a single, and Randal Grichuk would tack on a two-run blast in the third to spell an early end to Suarez's night. The 26-year-old's 7.08 ERA on the season is the second-highest in all of baseball among pitchers who have pitched at least 30 innings, trailing only Kyle Hendricks (9.07). If Chase Silseth (elbow) is ready to return from the 60-day injured list the next time Suarez's turn comes up Sunday in San Francisco, the latter will presumably head back to the bullpen.

  • Jason Adam RP | SD

    Rays' Jason Adam: Decreasing free passes

    Adam allowed one hit and struck out two across a scoreless eighth inning Tuesday against the Cubs.

    Adam began the season effectively but had an elevated walk rate after issuing 11 free passes across his first 23 innings. However, in his last five appearances, he's maintained a 6:0 K:BB while allowing only one earned run. Overall, Adam leads the team with 11 holds and has also chipped in three saves.

  • Ryan Pressly RP | CHC

    Astros' Ryan Pressly: Locks down save Tuesday

    Pressly struck two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Giants.

    Pressly was called upon to close the game with Josh Hader unavailable after working the previous two days. The 35-year-old got Patrick Bailey to fly out before recording back-to-back punchouts to seal the deal. He now has two saves in the last week, though Tuesday's outing also comes on the heels of a blown save Sunday. Despite holding a 5.19 ERA on the year, it seems as though Pressly still has the advantage over Bryan Abreu for save opportunities when Hader is unavailable to pitch.

  • Chris Devenski RP | PIT

    Rays' Chris Devenski: Sharp since returning

    Devenski (2-1) didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Tuesday against the Cubs.

    Devenski entered the game with the Rays down 2-1 and retired the side on 14 pitches. He then managed to earn the win after Brandon Lowe delivered a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom half of the frame. Devenski has pitched very well since returning from the injured list May 25, maintaining a 2.25 ERA with a 0.88 WHIP and an 8:4 K:BB across eight innings.

  • Emmanuel Clase RP | CLE

    Guardians' Emmanuel Clase: Collects AL-leading 20th save

    Clase gave up a run on two hits and struck out two in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his 20th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Reds.

    He made things interesting with two outs in the ninth, allowing an RBI single to Jonathan India and then plunking Blake Dunn to bring the winning run to the plate, but Clase got TJ Friedl to line out to Brayan Rocchio to end the threat. The right-hander has converted seven straight save chances, putting him one ahead of the Yankees' Clay Holmes for the AL lead in the category, and despite getting tagged for runs in each of his last two appearances, Clase sports a dazzling 0.84 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 34:3 K:BB through 32.1 innings on the season.

  • Ryne Stanek RP | STL

    Mariners' Ryne Stanek: Collects save Tuesday

    Stanek pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.

    Stanek earned the win Monday after the Mariners won in walk-off fashion, and he was able to protect a lead Tuesday. The right-hander has pitched back-to-back days twice in the last week, while Andres Munoz, who recently dealt with a back injury, has taken the mound just once in that span. Stanek has had mixed results as a setup man in 2024, posting a 4.21 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB over 25.2 innings while adding five saves, 10 holds and two blown saves.

  • Jhonathan Diaz RP | SEA

    Mariners' Jhonathan Diaz: No-decision versus White Sox

    Diaz allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings to take a no-decision versus the White Sox on Tuesday.

    Diaz gave up back-to-back home runs to Andrew Vaughn and Paul DeJong in the third inning, but the Mariners were able to bounce back from that. It was a passable first outing of the season for Diaz, who got the spot start after Bryan Woo (arm) was scratched. Diaz posted a 67:16 K:BB over 66.1 innings with Triple-A Tacoma prior to his call-up. It's unclear if the 27-year-old southpaw will get another turn in the rotation.

  • Dan Altavilla RP | MIN

    Royals' Dan Altavilla: Opening Wednesday's contest

    Altavilla will serve as the Royals' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game versus the Yankees, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Altavilla turned in a 2.63 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 27.1 innings at Triple-A Omaha before getting called up Monday and throwing a scoreless frame later that night against the Yankees for what was his first MLB appearance since 2021. He will likely remain in Wednesday's game for only an inning before handing the ball to Daniel Lynch, who will pitch in bulk relief.

  • Yimi Garcia RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Yimi Garcia: Grabs four-out save

    Garcia struck out three without allowing a baserunner over 1.1 innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Brewers.

    Garcia inherited two runners from Trevor Richards in the eighth inning, and the Brewers pulled off a double steal to get them both in scoring position. It didn't matter, as Garcia struck out Blake Perkins before pitching a clean ninth to get the four-out save. This was Garcia's fifth save of the year, three of which have come in June while Jordan Romano (elbow) has been on the injured list. Garcia has added nine holds and one blown save while pitching to a 1.98 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 37:7 K:BB through 27.1 innings this season. As long as Romano is out, Garcia appears to be the top option for saves in the Toronto bullpen.

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