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Jose Quijada RP | LAA
Angels' Jose Quijada: Undergoes surgery
Quijada (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow May 17, per MLB.com.
An MRI and multiple doctors' opinions in early May determined that Quijada needed the season-ending procedure. The lefty reliever is slated to miss about 12 months, so he could return around the middle of 2024. Quijada recorded four saves and five holds while posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 10 appearances prior to going down with the injury.
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Hunter Harvey RP | CHC
Nationals' Hunter Harvey: Secures second save
Harvey picked up the save during Sunday's 6-4 win over the Tigers, tossing a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts.
Kyle Finnegan earned the save Saturday, tossing a perfect ninth with one strikeout, but Harvey was called upon Sunday to protect a two-run lead, even though the former was presumably available again after pitching just once over the previous four days. It was Harvey's first save chance since blowing back-to-back opportunities in mid-May, and he delivered the goods with a strong performance. Harvey's now 2-for-5 in save chances, while Finnegan is 9-for-11, but either one could get the call on any given day, diminishing both of their overall values in fantasy.
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Austin Warren RP | NYM
Angels' Austin Warren: Undergoes surgery
Warren underwent surgery on his right elbow May 17, per MLB.com.
Warren was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in early May, and Tommy John surgery was the recommended course of action. The righty reliever is expected to be out until sometime near the middle of next season.
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David Robertson RP | PHI
Mets' David Robertson: Picks up win after blown save
Robertson (2-0) earned the win after blowing a save in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians. He allowed one run on two hits with no strikeouts or walks over 1.1 innings.
With the Mets leading 3-2, Robertson entered during the top of the eighth inning with a runner on first base and two outs, and he quickly surrendered a two-run homer to Jose Ramirez for his first blown save of the year. The veteran right-hander returned for the ninth after New York reclaimed the lead and secured the victory with a scoreless frame. Robertson, Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley all pitched during the matinee, which could open the door for Drew Smith to receive a save chance should one arise in Game 2.
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Raisel Iglesias RP | ATL
Braves' Raisel Iglesias: Secures third save
Iglesias picked up the save during Sunday's 3-2 win over Seattle, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out two.
Iglesias has tossed three consecutive perfect innings with four strikeouts during that stretch after serving up four runs over his previous two appearances. The veteran missed the first month of the season with a shoulder strain, but he appears to be finding his groove and should continue to see plenty of save opportunities in his first full campaign with Atlanta.
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Zack Weiss RP | STL
Angels' Zack Weiss: Moves to Triple-A
The Angels optioned Weiss to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Weiss was one of three members of the Angels bullpen to get sent down Sunday, with Jimmy Herget and Andrew Wantz also being demoted. The 30-year-old right-hander ceded one run on three hits and one walk over 1.2 innings across two appearances out of the big-league bullpen.
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Andrew Wantz RP | CHC
Angels' Andrew Wantz: Sent back to Salt Lake
The Angels optioned Wantz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Wantz allowed two runs over two innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Twins, so the Angels will swap him off the 26-man active roster for a fresh arm heading into Sunday's series finale. The right-hander has now been demoted three times this season, despite delivering a 3.32 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB in 21.2 innings with the big club.
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Jimmy Herget RP | COL
Angels' Jimmy Herget: Sent to minors
The Angels optioned Herget to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Herget was one of three relievers moved off the 26-man active roster as the Halos welcome a trio of fresh bullpen arms from the minors ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Twins. Over 12 appearances with the Angels this season, Herget has posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB in 12.1 innings.
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Jacob Webb RP | CHC
Angels' Jacob Webb: Receives call-up
The Angels selected the contract of Webb from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Webb signed a minor-league contract with the Angels in November, and while he didn't make the Opening Day roster, the right-hander will now have a chance to work out of the big-league bullpen. He'll likely be ticketed for a middle-innings role in the early going.
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Aaron Loup RP | LAA
Angels' Aaron Loup: Comes off injured list
The Angels reinstated Loup (hamstring) off the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Loup was scheduled to pitch a simulated game Monday as a final test of his health in his recovery from a hamstring injury, but the Angels were evidently comfortable enough with his progress from the injury to bring him back early. Prior to landing on the shelf, Loup collected four holds and pitched to a 7.00 ERA and 2.11 WHIP in nine innings over 11 appearances.