MLB Player News
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Clay Holmes RP | NYM
Yankees' Clay Holmes: Secures save in Game 1
Holmes allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader at Cleveland.
The right-hander entered with a 3-2 lead and looked to be in trouble after giving up a leadoff double, but Holmes struck out the next two batters on 10 pitches before inducing a groundout to end the contest. The 31-year-old is now 6-for-7 in save chances this season, though he didn't allow any runs in the blown save. In fact, Holmes has yet to surrender an earned run through seven outings this season. With Holmes, Caleb Ferguson and Ian Hamilton all pitching in the matinee Saturday, Victor Gonzalez could be the favorite to step in for a save chance in Game 2, should one arise.
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Collin Snider RP | CHC
Mariners' Collin Snider: Moving around well
Snider (knee) is "moving around a lot better" per Mariners general manager Justin Hollander, and the reliever could be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible April 23, SeattleSports.com reports.
Snider went on the IL on Monday after taking a triple-digit comebacker off his left knee the day prior against the Brewers. However, it appears Snider is making a quick recovery, and Hollander noted Friday he expects the reliever will be able to complete a short rehab assignment within the next few days.
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Gregory Santos RP | SF
Mariners' Gregory Santos: Throwing from 75 feet
Santos (lat) has progressed to throwing from 75 feet and could soon up his distance to 105 feet, SeattleSports.com reports.
General manager Justin Hollander noted Friday that the hope is Santos will be able to boost that distance at some point in the coming week, after which he'd progress to throwing off a mound. Hollander added the team would continue to be "somewhat conservative" with the right-hander's recovery, which eventually is expected to culminate in a lengthy rehab assignment given he missed the entirety of the Cactus League slate.
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Eduard Bazardo RP | SEA
Mariners' Eduard Bazardo: Taking important step Saturday
Bazardo (shoulder) is set for a live batting practice session Saturday, SeattleSports.com reports.
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander provided the update on the 28-year-old right-hander, who's been sidelined with a right rotator cuff strain since early in spring training. Hollander noted the team is being cautious with the pace of Bazardo's recovery, but he added the reliever was doing well overall and would be re-evaluated after Saturday's session to determine next steps.
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Matt Brash RP | SEA
Mariners' Matt Brash: Another live BP coming
Brash (elbow) is set to throw another live batting practice over the weekend and will then head out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, SeattleSports.com reports.
Brash threw a live batting practice early this week, and Mariners general manager Justin Hollander noted Friday that the hard-throwing right-hander emerged from that session feeling good. If Brash's second live BP goes equally well, Hollander estimates it will be just a matter of days before Brash heads down to Tacoma for a rehab assignment of a yet-to-be-determined duration.
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Freddy Tarnok RP | MIA
Athletics' Freddy Tarnok: Gets cortisone shot
Tarnok (hip) recently received a cortisone injection and could progress to pitching off a mound next week, the Associated Press reports.
Tarnok recently received an MRI, and the cortisone shot may have been the prescribed method of treatment that emerged from that evaluation. The fact the right-hander appears to be trending towards starting a throwing program is encouraging, but Tarnok still needs some time before getting into any action with Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Brock Burke RP | CIN
Rangers' Brock Burke: Lands on injured list
The Rangers placed Burke on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a broken right hand, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.
Burke broke his hand after punching a wall following his appearance Friday, during which he surrendered four earned runs across two-thirds of an inning. He's likely in line for an extended stay on the injured list, though the injury is to his non-throwing hand. The Rangers selected Austin Pruitt's contract from Triple-A Round Rock to fill Burke's spot on the active roster.
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Xzavion Curry RP | MIA
Guardians' Xzavion Curry: Completes second rehab start
Curry (illness) struck out one and allowed one earned run on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings in his second rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Curry threw 59 pitches during the outing and looks poised to return from the 15-day injured list during the Guardians' upcoming series in Boston that begins Monday. Though Curry looked poised to begin the season in the Cleveland bullpen before falling victim to a viral illness, he could get a chance to slot in the rotation if he returns from the IL during the upcoming week. A doubleheader Saturday with the Yankees creates a temporary need for a sixth starter, and Curry could be called upon to fill the void either Tuesday or Wednesday in Boston.
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Sam Hentges RP | SF
Guardians' Sam Hentges: Set to face hitters
Hentges (finger) is scheduled to resume throwing live batting practice sessions early next week, MLB.com reports.
Hentges had initially been slated to face hitters Friday, but the live session ended up getting pushed back due to poor weather in Cleveland. Once Hentges throws at least two BP sessions, he'll presumably head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 27-year-old reliever opened the season on the 15-day injured list due to left middle finger inflammation.
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Wes Parsons RP | CLE
Guardians' Wes Parsons: Called up for doubleheader
The Guardians will recall Parsons from Triple-A Columbus and designate him as their 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader versus the Yankees, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Parsons will be available only for the second game of the twin bill and is expected to be returned to Columbus immediately after the doubleheader concludes. If Parsons pitches in Game 2, it would mark his Guardians debut after Cleveland acquired him from Toronto on Wednesday.