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  • Carl Edwards RP | DET

    Cubs' Carl Edwards Jr.: Returns to big leagues

    Edwards was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Edwards was expected to continue his role as one of the Cubs' top setup men this season but allowed six runs while recording just five outs over his first four appearances as he struggled with his new delivery being deemed illegal. He should reclaim a high-leverage role now that he's back after he recorded a 2.16 ERA in 8.1 innings for Iowa. Dillon Maples was optioned in a corresponding move.

  • Reds' Raisel Iglesias: Rough stretch continues

    Iglesias (1-5) recorded just two outs while allowing two runs on two hits, taking the loss against the Giants on Sunday. He struck out one batter.

    Iglesias came into a 4-4 contest with one out in the ninth and promptly yielded a Buster Posey double and Brandon Crawford go-ahead homer. In his last three appearances, the 29-year-old has allowed four runs, going 0-2 with a blown save in the process. Iglesias is still the Reds' primary closer, but Amir Garrett and/or David Hernandez could see save chances if he continues to struggle.

  • Will Smith RP | KC

    Giants' Will Smith: Allows homer but earns ninth save

    Smith yielded a solo home run but still secured his ninth save in Sunday's 6-5 win over Cincinnati. He struck out one batter.

    Smith came into the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and was able to get the job done despite allowing a Kyle Farmer homer with two outs. His ERA is up to 3.29, but he's now 9-for-9 in save chances on the year.

  • Kenley Jansen RP | DET

    Dodgers' Kenley Jansen: Blows second save

    Jansen (2-1) took a blown save and the loss against the Padres on Sunday, recording two outs in the ninth inning while giving up four hits and four earned runs in the Dodgers' 8-5 defeat. He struck out one and walked none.

    It was an outing to forget for the right-hander, as he relinquished a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning after loading the bases and serving up a walkoff grand slam to Hunter Renfroe to saddle him with his second blown save in 14 chances. The rough performance bloated the 31-year-old's ERA from 2.70 to 4.67 through 17.1 innings.

  • Luke Jackson RP | SEA

    Braves' Luke Jackson: Posts second save

    Jackson allowed one hit with two strikeouts in his second save of the year during a 3-1 extra-inning victory against the Marlins on Sunday.

    The Braves' closer role remains in flux since A.J. Minter blew a save April 27. In three save situations since then, the Braves have turned to Jackson twice and Jacob Webb once. Since giving up four runs in his season debut, Jackson has pitched 15 straight scoreless innings. He'll likely become the Braves' regular closer if he continues this streak any longer. Jackson owns a 2.25 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 16 frames this year.

  • Phillies' Enyel De Los Santos: Sent to Triple-A

    De Los Santos was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. De Los Santos struck out four over two scoreless innings Sunday against the Nationals prior to the demotion.

    After getting knocked around in his first big-league outing of the season April 27 against Miami (two runs over one inning), De Los Santos looked like a completely different pitcher Sunday. However, in an effort to add a fresh arm prior to Monday's series opener against the Cardinals, De Los Santos will head back down to the minor leagues.

  • Josh Hader RP | HOU

    Brewers' Josh Hader: Secures ninth save

    Hader picked up a save Sunday against the Mets by striking out all three batters he faced.

    Hader had been struggling on the hill heading into Milwaukee's series against the Mets, as he'd given up a run in four of his past five outings, but he turned in three scoreless innings and struck out eight in two appearances over the weekend. He needed just 13 pitches to fan three batters Sunday, improving his ERA to 3.06 with a 39:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames this season.

  • Ryan Weathers SP | NYY

    Padres' Ryan Weathers: Lands on injured list

    Weathers landed on the minor-league injured list with Low-A Fort Wayne due to dead arm Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    The issue doesn't appear to be particularly significant, as Weathers is expected to resuming throwing within a few days. The lefty has a 1.82 ERA and a 33.3 percent strikeout rate in five starts this season.

  • Jay Jackson RP | MIN

    Brewers' Jay Jackson: Designated for assignment

    Jackson was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Sunday.

    Jackson allowed five runs in 2.1 innings of work during his time with the Brewers. He was removed from the 25-man roster Friday and will now be booted from the 40-man as well, clearing space for Burch Smith.

  • Phil Maton RP | CHC

    Padres' Phil Maton: Recalled by Padres

    Maton was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

    Maton is already on his fourth stint with the big-league club this season. He has a 5.14 ERA in seven innings of work. Trey Wingenter (shoulder) landed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

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