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  • Jose Leclerc RP | ATH

    Rangers' Jose Leclerc: Another outing, another run

    Leclerc allowed a run on two hits over one inning during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.

    Leclerc has allowed runs in all three of his appearances thus far. None have come in save situations, but that doesn't necessarily soothe the concerns of fantasy managers relying on him for saves. Leclerc has allowed six runs on three hits and five walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings. Continued struggles will likely open the door for David Robertson to see save chances.

  • Athletics' Adrian Martinez: Outrighted to Las Vegas

    Oakland outrighted Martinez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

    Martinez lost his spot on the Athletics' 40-man roster after surrendering four earned runs over 1.1 innings across two appearances during spring training, and he will officially remain in Oakland's farm system after clearing waivers. The 27-year-old right-hander owns a 5.51 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 112.2 career innings in the majors, and he has a poor history in Triple-A as well.

  • Kenley Jansen RP | DET

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Nabs second save

    Jansen picked up the save Wednesday against the Athletics. He issued two walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

    Jansen managed to escape with his second save in as many chances despite allowing back-to-back walks with one out in the ninth. The veteran right-hander needed 21 pitches to get through the inning, with only 10 of those going for strikes, and he's now issued three free passes over his first three appearances to begin the season. On a positive note, the save was Jansen's 422nd of his career, tying him with Bill Wagner for sixth all time.

  • Nick Pivetta RP | SD

    Red Sox's Nick Pivetta: Hurls five scoreless frames

    Pivetta (1-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing five hits and one walk over five scoreless innings against the Athletics. He struck out three.

    Pivetta had it going again Wednesday, retiring 10 of the first 12 batters he faced while allowing only one extra-base hit in the contest. The veteran right-hander has now given up just one run over his first two starts, posting a 13:1 K:BB over that brief span. He'll look to continue his phenomenal start to the 2024 campaign next week when the Red Sox host the Orioles.

  • Freddy Tarnok RP | MIA

    Athletics' Freddy Tarnok: MRI on tap

    Tarnok is slated for an MRI on his hip after feeling discomfort during a recent bullpen session, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Tarnok is already on the injured list and slated to start his 2024 season at Triple-A Las Vegas whenever he's ready for game action. However, that benchmark now appears to be even further away, given this latest development. The results of Tarnok's MRI should be available in the coming days, potentially offering further insight into a recovery timetable.

  • Chris Paddack RP | MIA

    Twins' Chris Paddack: Lasts four innings in Milwaukee

    Paddack didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Brewers, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over four innings in a 7-3 victory for the Twins. He struck out two.

    Making his first big-league start in nearly two years, Paddack threw 82 pitches (47 strikes) and uncorked two wild pitches in an inefficient performance, but he mostly limited hard contact aside from a Rhys Hoskins solo shot in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old right-hander is looking to get his career back on track after missing almost all of the last two seasons while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery, but he hasn't thrown more than 108.1 innings in a season since 2019. Paddack lines up to make his next start at home early next week against the Dodgers.

  • Angels' Guillermo Zuniga: Grabs first career save

    Zuniga picked up the save Wednesday against the Marlins, recording a strikeout over three perfect innings.

    After struggling in his last appearance, allowing three runs in one inning versus the Orioles, Zuniga turned in an impressive bounce-back performance in Miami, throwing three perfect innings to close out a 10-2 victory and earn the first save of his MLB career. Zuniga's made just five appearances in the big leagues over the past two seasons with Anaheim and St. Louis -- he struggled to a 7.63 ERA across 30.2 innings in Triple-A last year. The 25-year-old right-hander will likely remain a low-leverage option for the Angels going forward.

  • Angels' Robert Stephenson: Nearing live BP session

    Stephenson (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and could be cleared to face hitters in live batting practice within the next few days, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    According to Fletcher, the bullpen session was Stephenson's third in less than a week, a sign that he's bouncing back well after he was shut down for a brief period of time earlier in the spring with right shoulder inflammation. Because he didn't complete a proper spring training throwing progression, Stephenson will still need additional time to complete the ramp-up process, but a minor-league rehab assignment doesn't appear to be too far off. Stephenson could report to one of the Angels' affiliates as soon as next week if his live BP session goes as expected.

  • Cody Bolton RP | HOU

    Mariners' Cody Bolton: First clean appearance of season

    Bolton fired 1.2 scoreless, hitless relief innings during which he recorded two strikeouts in a loss to the Guardians on Tuesday.

    Bolton got five outs on just 15 pitches, with 11 of those offerings landing in the strike zone. The especially sharp outing was a welcome sight for the right-hander -- he'd surrendered an earned run in each of his first two appearances of the season after earning a spot on the Opening Day roster.

  • Dominic Leone RP | CHW

    White Sox's Dominic Leone: Chicago-Atlanta postponed Wednesday

    Leone won't start Wednesday against Atlanta after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago.

    Leone had been scheduled to open Wednesday's game on the mound in what was set to be a bullpen day for Chicago, but as a result of the postponement, the game will be made up June 27. The White Sox will return to action Thursday in Kansas City, with Michael Soroka scheduled to start that contest and Leone set to return to his familiar bullpen role.

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