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  • Rays' Shawn Armstrong: Two-inning save Sunday

    Armstrong pitched two innings, allowing one run on a hit and a walk while striking out one batter and securing a save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rockies.

    Armstrong was called upon to protect a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the eighth frame, entering the game with no outs and the bases loaded. He was able to escape the inning unscathed before surrendering a run in the bottom of the ninth frame, but he was able to secure his first save of the 2024 campaign. Armstrong has been shaky at best so far this season, giving up five runs (four earned) over 6.1 innings in four appearances with Tampa Bay.

  • Josh Taylor RP | KC

    Royals' Josh Taylor: Transferred to 60-day IL

    Taylor (biceps) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

    Taylor will now be forced to be out of action until at least late May as he recovers from a left biceps injury. The move was made in correspondence with the Royals' acquisition of right-handed reliever from the Pirates on Sunday.

  • Colin Selby RP | BAL

    Royals' Colin Selby: Dealt to Kansas City

    Selby was traded from the Pirates to the Royals on Sunday in exchange for minor-league lefty pitcher Connor Oliver.

    Selby was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Tuesday, and he'll now head to his new home in Kansas City. The 26-year-old made two appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis this season, tossing two scoreless innings while striking out a batter. He'll likely begin his tenure with the Royals at Triple-A Omaha, where he'll look to impress in order to earn a shot with the major-league roster down the road.

  • Grant Anderson RP | MIL

    Rangers' Grant Anderson: Called up Sunday

    Anderson was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

    After opening the season in Triple-A, Anderson was called up to replace Josh Sborz (shoulder) in the Rangers' bullpen after Sborz was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday. Anderson made two appearances with Round Rock before his promotion, tossing two scoreless innings while striking out a batter and allowing two hits and a walk. The right-hander was inconsistent over 26 appearances with the Rangers last season, producing a 5.05 ERA with 30 punchouts over 35.2 frames.

  • Josh Sborz RP | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Sborz: Placed on 15-day IL

    Sborz (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rangers on Sunday.

    Sborz is dealing with a right rotator cuff strain, and he'll now be forced to miss at least a couple weeks of action. Considering the injury to his throwing arm, the 30-year-old could be set for an extended absence. Texas called up right-hander Grant Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move to operate as a replacement for Sborz in the major-league bullpen.

  • Yennier Cano RP | BAL

    Orioles' Yennier Cano: Blows save, suffers first loss

    Cano (1-1) suffered the loss against Pittsburgh on Sunday, allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk over 0.2 innings. He did not record a strikeout.

    Cano entered the game in the ninth with a one-run lead, earning the save chance in place of a resting Craig Kimbrel, who had pitched in each of the previous two contests. Cano allowed the first three batters to reach base but then induced Rowdy Tellez into a fielder's choice. A groundball by the next batter, Edward Olivares, looked like it might result in a game-ending double play, but the throw from second by Gunnar Henderson was wide, allowing two runs to score and saddling Cano with his first loss. Prior to Sunday's outing, Cano had allowed four baserunners and recorded five strikeouts over 4.1 scoreless innings.

  • Collin Snider RP | CHC

    Mariners' Collin Snider: Suffers knee injury in loss

    Snider exited his relief appearance in Sunday's 12-4 loss to the Brewers early due to a kneecap injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    Snider entered the game in the bottom of the fourth inning, allowing a single and a walk before a Sal Frelick liner hit him in the leg, resulting in another base knock and Snider's removal from the contest. After the loss, manager Scott Servais said that the right-hander sustained a contusion on his left kneecap, and he's considered day-to-day for the time being. The Mariners are set to launch a three-game series on the road in Toronto on Monday, and they'll likely carry an additional reliever on their taxi squad for the trip.

  • Tommy Kahnle RP | DET

    Yankees' Tommy Kahnle: Will return to mound work soon

    Kahnle (shoulder) is slated to resume throwing in the bullpen during the upcoming week, per MLB.com.

    Kahnle ended last season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, and the issue delayed his offseason throwing program, causing the Yankees to bring him along slowly during spring training. The veteran struggled to bounce back following a live throwing session in late March and subsequently had his throwing program slowed again, but he now appears set to resume a ramp-up. It's not yet clear when Kahnle may begin a rehab assignment, but it's still possible he can join the big-league bullpen by the end of April if he doesn't experience any further setbacks.

  • Gabe Speier RP | SEA

    Mariners' Gabe Speier: Managing neck issue

    Speier is dealing with neck discomfort but plans to be available to pitch Sunday against the Brewers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    Speier pitched through the discomfort Saturday but issued two walks while recording just one out, so the Mariners may play it safe and give him a day or two to rest up. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern at this point, and the left-hander should be considered day-to-day.

  • Ryne Stanek RP | STL

    Mariners' Ryne Stanek: Could fill in for save chance

    Stanek is the likely option to handle a save opportunity should one arise Sunday in Milwaukee since Andres Munoz is unavailable, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    Munoz pitched the first two games of the series and won't be available for the finale, opening the door for Stanek to potentially fill in as Seattle's closer. Stanek already has one save and one hold this season, and he appears to be the favored option behind Munoz while Matt Brash (elbow) and Gregory Santos (lat) are sidelined.

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