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  • Andres Munoz RP | SEA

    Mariners' Andres Munoz: Collects sixth save

    Munoz earned a save against the Royals on Monday, striking out three batters in 1.1 perfect innings.

    Munoz was summoned from the bullpen in the top of the eighth inning with two outs, Seattle up by two runs and the tying run at the plate. He struck out Nelson Velazquez to end the threat, then got some stress reduction when the Mariners' offense put up two runs in the bottom of the frame. From there, Munoz closed things out without incident, fanning two of the three batters he squared off against in the ninth frame. The save was his sixth of the season and first since April 30, though no other Seattle pitcher recorded a save in the meantime. Munoz has looked great since his lone blown save of the campaign April 21, tossing 9.1 scoreless frames during which he's posted a 10:1 K:BB across eight appearances.

  • Jason Adam RP | SD

    Rays' Jason Adam: Grabs third save

    Adam tossed one scoreless inning to pick up the save Monday against the Red Sox. He walked one and struck out three.

    With Pete Fairbanks unavailable due to a cut on his throwing hand, Adam was called upon Monday to close the door for his third save. Adam, who served as the Rays' main end-game option while Fairbanks was on the shelf prior to his return on May 11, will likely remain the preferred option until Fairbanks is ready to return from his most recent setback.

  • Pete Fairbanks RP | MIA

    Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Dealing with cut on throwing hand

    Fairbanks was unavailable to pitch Monday night against the Red Sox due to a cut on his right index finger, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Manager Kevin Cash is hopeful Fairbanks will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's matchup. Jason Adam handled the closer duties Monday and could be called upon again Tuesday if Fairbanks can't go.

  • Alex Faedo SP | TB

    Tigers' Alex Faedo: Allows two runs but earns win

    Faedo (3-1) allowed two runs on three hits across 2.1 innings of relief but managed to earn the win in Monday's game against the Marlins. He struck out four.

    Faedo wasn't at his sharpest Monday, but the righty still managed to earn another win out of the bullpen. He's been racking those up at an impressive but likely unsustainable pace, as he came into the season with only three total wins at the MLB level the last two years despite making 24 starts. Faedo has been solid so far, though his long-relief role makes his fantasy value somewhat unpredictable moving forward.

  • Jason Foley RP | SF

    Tigers' Jason Foley: Notches 10th save Monday

    Foley pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's 6-5 win over the Marlins.

    Foley has emerged in a crowded bullpen as the preferred closing option, and he's looked good so far, converting 10 out of 11 save chances and posting a solid 2.20 ERA. The righty came into the season with just seven career saves at the MLB level, and it's no guarantee he holds onto the job all year with other capable candidates on the roster. However, Foley is the top Detroit reliever to target for the moment, and he should deliver good fantasy value if he keeps pitching like this.

  • Jordan Romano RP | LAA

    Blue Jays' Jordan Romano: Earns win in extra frame

    Romano (1-0) earned the win Monday, walking one and striking out one over two scoreless innings of relief against the Orioles.

    Romano entered a tie game in the ninth, needing just nine pitches to complete the frame, then unofficially saved his own victory after the Blue Jays plated a run in the top of the 10th. It was the 10th appearance of the season for the Toronto closer, who had converted on all six of his save opportunities prior to earning his first victory Monday.

  • Grant Taylor RP | CHW

    White Sox's Grant Taylor: Makes pro debut

    Taylor (elbow) struck out seven and allowed three earned runs on three hits and one walk over 3.1 innings in his season debut Friday for the White Sox's rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate.

    A 2023 second-round draft pick out of LSU, Taylor didn't make his professional debut last summer while he completed his recovery from Tommy John surgery, which cost him his entire final season of college. Set to turn 22 years old later this month, Taylor likely won't stick around in rookie ball for long and will likely report to Single-A Kannapolis or High-A Winston-Salem once he gets stretched out a bit more.

  • Guardians' Peter Strzelecki: Rejoins bullpen

    The Guardians recalled Strzelecki from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Strzelecki will give the Guardians another relief option while Sam Hentges is on paternity leave. He has made three scoreless appearances out of the bullpen for the big club this season.

  • Sam Hentges RP | SF

    Guardians' Sam Hentges: Goes on paternity leave

    The Guardians placed Hentges on the paternity list Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Hentges will likely miss the entire three-game set against the Rangers before rejoining the club this weekend for its series versus the Twins. Peter Strzelecki was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and will assume Hentges' spot in Cleveland's bullpen.

  • Dominic Leone RP | CHW

    White Sox's Dominic Leone: Slated for live batting practice

    White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Monday that Leone (back) will begin throwing live batting practice sessions soon, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

    Leone isn't expected to require a rehab assignment before being activated from the 15-day injured list, which should come early next week when he's first eligible.

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