MLB Player News
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Jonathan Loaisiga RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jonathan Loaisiga: Added to roster
The Diamondbacks selected Loaisiga's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
Loaisiga had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee but secured his place in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen after posting a 9:2 K:BB while permitting four earned runs and allowing nine hits over eight innings. He'll likely begin the season in a middle-relief role for Arizona but could quickly work his way into higher-leverage spots if he performs well early on.
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Sam Hentges RP | SF
Giants' Sam Hentges: Shifts to injured list
The Giants placed Hentges (shoulder/knee) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The left-hander is working his way back from surgeries on his left shoulder and right knee, and he's not ready for the start of the regular season. Hentges progressed to facing live batters late in spring training, so he could be ready for a rehab assignment in the near future.
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Daysbel Hernandez RP | ATL
Braves' Daysbel Hernandez: Shelved with shoulder cyst
Atlanta placed Hernandez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right shoulder sebaceous cyst.
Hernandez didn't pitch after Sept. 6 last season due to right shoulder inflammation, and the issue seems to have lingered into 2026. He didn't make any appearances in spring training, though he was seen throwing a live batting practice session at camp last week. Assuming he hasn't experienced any setbacks since he resumed facing hitters, Hernandez could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment once the minor-league season gets underway this weekend.
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Danny Young RP | ATL
Braves' Danny Young: Moves to IL
Atlanta placed Young (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Young is unlikely to be ready to make his season debut for Atlanta until later this summer while he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent back in May. The southpaw reliever could be shifted to the 60-day IL at some point when Atlanta needs to open up another spot on the 40-man roster.
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Brusdar Graterol RP | LAD
Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol: Heads to IL
The Dodgers placed Graterol (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Monday.
Graterol didn't make any spring training appearances and has had difficulty regaining velocity since undergoing right shoulder surgery in November 2024. He's been throwing, but it's unclear when he might be an option for the Dodgers bullpen.
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Raymond Kerr RP | ATL
Braves' Ray Kerr: Opening season on Gwinnett's IL
Triple-A Gwinnett placed Kerr (elbow) on its 60-day injured list March 18.
After undergoing Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2024, Kerr appeared to be back to full strength for spring training, as he made a one-inning Grapefruit League appearance Feb. 24. He didn't pitch in any games after that, however, with Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com relaying that Kerr will require additional rehab from elbow surgery before returning to action at Gwinnett.
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Jake Cousins RP | LAD
Dodgers' Jake Cousins: Latches on with Dodgers
The Dodgers signed Cousins (elbow) to a one-year contract and placed him on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Cousins is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined until after the All-Star break. He should eventually get transferred to the 60-day IL but could contribute in the Dodgers bullpen in the second half. The 31-year-old posted a 2.37 ERA and 53:20 K:BB over 38 innings with the Yankees in 2024.