MLB Player News
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Davis Daniel RP | CIN
Angels' Davis Daniel: Sent back down
The Angels optioned Daniel to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Daniel was recalled from Triple-A on Monday, but he will be sent back down a day later without appearing in a game for the Angels. The 26-year-old righty owns a 6.08 ERA and 1.81 WHIP at Salt Lake and will continue serving as organizational depth as part of the Bees' rotation.
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Jacob Webb RP | CHC
Orioles' Jacob Webb: Grabs first save
Webb earned the save Tuesday against the Yankees, striking out three in 1.1 perfect innings.
Webb struck out Aaron Judge for the final out in the eighth inning before setting the Yankees down in order in the ninth, earning his first save this season. While the 30-year-old Webb was impressive against the heart of New York's batting order, he isn't likely to see many save chances going forward in Baltimore -- Craig Kimbrel (back) and Yennier Cano were both likely unavailable Tuesday. Webb sports a 2.03 ERA on the season with a 0.90 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 13.1 innings.
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Amir Garrett RP | TOR
Angels' Amir Garrett: Selected from Triple-A
The Angels selected Garrett's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Garrett signed a minor-league deal with the Angels shortly after the season began, and he's since posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 7.1 innings at Triple-A. He'll join the Halos' bullpen to replace Davis Daniel, who was optioned to Salt Lake in a corresponding move.
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Zach Pop RP | PHI
Blue Jays' Zach Pop: Recalled from Triple-A
The Blue Jays recalled Pop from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
With Yariel Rodriguez (back) headed for the injured list, Pop will return to the majors to provide additional depth to Toronto's bullpen. Pop accumulated a 6.59 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 13.2 innings with the Blue Jays last season, though he's fared much better this year in Triple-A, allowing two earned runs across 9.2 frames. He'll presumably serve in middle relief while in the big leagues.
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Craig Kimbrel RP | NYM
Orioles' Craig Kimbrel: Availability uncertain
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Kimbrel is receiving treatment for his back, and it's unclear if the closer will be available for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
The 35-year-old was labeled day-to-day after he exited Sunday's game against the A's with back tightness, and his availability for Tuesday remains up in the air. Yennier Cano is the likely candidate to step in for a save chance should Kimbrel be unavailable, although Danny Coulombe got the save Monday.
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Griffin Jax RP | TB
Twins' Griffin Jax: Duran returns from IL
Jax will likely shift into a setup role since the Twins reinstated Jhoan Duran (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Jax pitched well as the fill-in closer to begin the season with four saves, a 2.25 ERA and 17:4 K:BB across 12 innings, but it appears his time in the role is now up. The right-hander should still see plenty of high-leverage opportunities as a setup man, but his fantasy utility will likely be minimal while Duran is healthy.
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Matt Bowman RP | MIN
Twins' Matt Bowman: Exits 40-man roster
Bowman was designated for assignment by the Twins on Tuesday.
Bowman loses his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters with the Twins needing to clear space for the return of Jhoan Duran. He pitched well in yielding just two runs with a 6:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings. The 32-year-old sinkerballer will now go through the waiver process.
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Jhoan Duran RP | PHI
Twins' Jhoan Duran: Reinstated Tuesday, as expected
The Twins activated Duran (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Minnesota will finally have its closer healthy and available after Duran missed the first month of the season due to an oblique strain. The right-hander labored a bit during his first rehab outing, but he looked like himself during his second and final appearance Saturday, as he averaged 101.8 mph with his fastball. Manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't officially indicated whether or not Duran will immediately slot back in as the Twins' closer, but he seems likely to get ninth-inning chances sooner than later.
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Colin Selby RP | BAL
Royals' Colin Selby: Joins big club
The Royals recalled Selby from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
The right-hander was acquired from the Pirates in early April and will now receive his first look with the Royals. Selby appeared in 21 games (five starts) for Pittsburgh last season and had a 9.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB across 24 innings.
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Mariners' Austin Voth: Dominant in first win
Voth (1-0) got the win over Atlanta on Monday, allowing a hit and striking out the side over one inning.
Asked to keep the Mariners' deficit at one run when he entered in the ninth, Voth got matters off on the wrong foot by allowing a leadoff single to Jarred Kelenic. Subsequently faced with the daunting gauntlet of Ronald Acuna, Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley, Voth cranked it up several notches by striking out all three sluggers, the latter two swinging. He was then rewarded with the victory after Mitch Garver slugged a walk-off two-run home run in the home half of the frame, putting a a fitting cap on Voth's fourth straight appearance without allowing an earned run. The veteran right-hander does not yet have a hold or save, but he's now carrying an impressive 2.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 12.2 innings.