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Justin Anderson RP | CHW
White Sox's Justin Anderson: Added to roster
The White Sox selected Anderson's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Anderson had tossed 4.2 scoreless frames with a 5:0 K:BB at Charlotte. It will be the first stint in the majors for the 31-year-old since 2019, as he had Tommy John surgery and has bounced through a couple different organizations since then.
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Jhoan Duran RP | PHI
Twins' Jhoan Duran: Throws bullpen session
Duran (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
The conditions at Comerica Park on Friday were rainy, but Duran got in some mound work anyway. It's the first time he's thrown a bullpen session since he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain back in mid-March. Duran figures to require another bullpen session or two before progressing to facing hitters and eventually going out on a rehab assignment. He would appear to have a shot to be back with the Twins before the end of the month.
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Cooper Criswell RP | SEA
Red Sox's Cooper Criswell: In line to start Saturday
Criswell has joined the Red Sox' taxi squad and is expected to start Saturday against the Angels, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
He'll fill the rotation slot of Nick Pivetta (elbow). Criswell has been sharp in his first two starts of the season with Triple-A Worcester, allowing one run with a 9:3 K:BB over 10.1 frames. The hope is that Pivetta won't need to miss too much time, but Criswell will likely be needed for at least one additional start next week.
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Caleb Thielbar RP | CHC
Twins' Caleb Thielbar: Sharp in second rehab appearance
Thielbar (hamstring) gave up a home run with four strikeouts and no walks over two innings Thursday for Triple-A St. Paul. He could be activated from the injured list this weekend, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Theilbar has made two appearances for St. Paul during his rehab stint and given up one run over three innings with a 5:1 K:BB. The Twins had indicated they wanted him to make two rehab appearances as he completes his recovery from a hamstring strain, so he looks ready to return.
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Austin Adams RP | BOS
Athletics' Austin Adams: Keeps rolling Thursday
Adams garnered his third hold in a win over the Rangers on Thursday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.
Adams wrapped up the seventh for starter JP Sears, who frustrated the potent Rangers lineup for 6.1 innings by limiting Texas to one hit and three walks. Adams has been highly impressive in his own right thus far, with Thursday's appearance marking his sixth without an earned run in as many trips to the mound, as well as his third in the last four with a hold.
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Craig Kimbrel RP | NYM
Orioles' Craig Kimbrel: Picks up second win
Kimbrel (2-0) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the win over the Red Sox on Thursday.
Kimbrel now has two wins and two saves (in three attempts) through five appearances. He did his job to keep the game tied at 3-3 in the ninth Thursday before the Orioles' offense erupted in the 10th. He's kept runs off the board in four of his outings while posting an 8:0 K:BB over five innings this season. Kimbrel pitched both Wednesday and Thursday, so manager Brandon Hyde may turn to Yennier Cano or Dillon Tate if a save situation arises Friday versus the Brewers.
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Simeon Woods Richardson RP | MIN
Twins' Simeon Woods Richardson: Making start during doubleheader
The Twins will call up Woods Richardson from Triple-A st. Paul to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Tigers, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
The right-hander was rocked for seven runs over 3.1 innings in his last start at St. Paul. However, he's on the 40-man roster and will be on five days rest Saturday, so that's why Woods Richardson is getting the nod. He made one extended relief appearance last season with Minnesota, allowing five runs over 4.2 frames.
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Justin Slaten RP | BOS
Red Sox's Justin Slaten: Fires two scoreless innings
Slaten allowed one walk and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Thursday's 9-4 extra-inning loss to Baltimore.
Slaten picked up his second hold in support of starter Garrett Whitlock's five strong innings, but shoddy infield defense eventually allowed the Orioles to post a second straight comeback win. Slaten, a Rule 5 pick, has sparkled thus far; the right-hander has allowed one hit and one walk while striking out seven over 7.2 scoreless innings.
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Isaiah Campbell RP | ARI
Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Rough series against O's
Campbell (0-1) was charged with the loss against Baltimore on Thursday. He allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning.
Campbell entered to pitch the 10th inning and immediately gave up a two-run home run to Gunnar Henderson. The right-hander later allowed a three-run homer to Colton Cowser. Campbell will be happy to see to Orioles moving on; he allowed three runs in an inning Wednesday as part of a bullpen meltdown that let Baltimore overcome a 5-0 deficit.
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Mason Miller SP | SD
Athletics' Mason Miller: Registers second save
Miller earned a save against the Rangers on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of work.
Miller was tasked with protecting a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, and he did so impressively, throwing 13 of 16 pitches for strikes and punching out two of the three batters he faced. The strikeouts were against two of Texas' top hitters -- Marcus Semien and Corey Seager -- giving added emphasis to how well Miller pitched under pressure. The right-hander has registered a save in each of his past two appearances and hasn't allowed a run since his first outing of the campaign. He's posted 12 punchouts to just three walks over seven frames and certainly looks like Oakland's top option for closing duties.