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  • Jake Eder SP | WAS

    Angels' Jake Eder: Dispatched to Salt Lake

    The Angels optioned Eder to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

    Eder worked as the Angels' bulk reliever Tuesday, giving up five earned runs over six innings and taking his first loss of the season. Now sporting a 4.91 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in the majors, he'll head back to the rotation at Salt Lake, where he owns a 6.11 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. Jose Quijada was promoted from Triple-A to fill the vacancy in the Angels' bullpen.

  • Nick Sandlin RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Nick Sandlin: Throwing program paused

    Sandlin will be shut down from throwing for a week after receiving a cortisone shot in his right elbow, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Sandlin was recently cleared to begin playing catch after landing on the injured list July 8 with elbow inflammation, but the Jays will now shut him down temporarily and see how he responds to his injection. Once the no-throw period is finished, a clearer timeline for the 28-year-old's return may begin to emerge.

  • Yimi Garcia RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Yimi Garcia: Receives cortisone shot

    Garcia (ankle) received a cortisone shot in his right elbow this week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    An ankle sprain sent Garcia to the injured list July 5, but he was recently shut down after experiencing elbow issues while ramping up his throwing program. The plan is for him to remain shut down for another two weeks, at which point the Jays will re-evaluate him and determine next steps.

  • Geoff Hartlieb RP | ATH

    Tigers' Geoff Hartlieb: Added to roster

    The Tigers selected Hartlieb's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

    Hartlieb inked a minor-league contract with the Tigers earlier this month and is up with the big club after 2.1 perfect innings with four strikeouts at Toledo. The 31-year-old has managed just a 7.92 ERA over 66 career relief outings at the big-league level.

  • Tigers' Carlos Hernandez: Designated for assignment

    The Tigers designated Hernandez for assignment Thursday.

    Hernandez was a waiver claim of the Tigers in June and is now headed back to waivers after he coughed up 13 runs (12 earned) over 10.2 frames for Detroit. The righty has been unable to translate his plus velocity into consistent results at the major-league level, with his career 11.1 percent walk rate being a big reason for that.

  • Brandyn Garcia RP | ARI

    Mariners' Brandyn Garcia: Going back to minors

    The Mariners optioned Garcia to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

    Garcia got hit feet wet at the big-league level this week, surrendering two runs (one earned) with a 1:3 K:BB over two innings. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen is being absorbed by Jackson Kowar.

  • Jackson Kowar RP | SEA

    Mariners' Jackson Kowar: Back with M's

    The Mariners recalled Kowar from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

    Since being optioned to Triple-A in mid-June, Kowar has given up six runs (three earned) over nine innings while striking out 12 batters and walking seven. He owns a 2.08 ERA through 8.2 frames with the Mariners this year, but his career 8.38 ERA will keep him limited to a low-leverage role in Seattle's bullpen. Brandyn Garcia was optioned to Tacoma in a corresponding move.

  • Kyle Leahy RP | STL

    Cardinals' Kyle Leahy: Could be considered for rotation

    Leahy has generated "intrigue" as a potential option for the Cardinals' rotation, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    All 76 of Leahy's appearances in the majors have come from the bullpen, and he has been used almost exclusively as a reliever since 2023. However, he has lots of past experiences as a starter in the minors, and many of his relief appearances have spanned multiple frames, including his last time out Tuesday in Colorado when he struck out seven while yielding one run over 3.2 innings. It does not sound like a move to the Cardinals' rotation is imminent for Leahy, but it could be considered if they trade other members of the rotation at the deadline. Leahy has posted a 2.95 ERA and 48:19 K:BB over 55 frames in 2025.

  • Keegan Akin RP | BAL

    Orioles' Keegan Akin: On assignment through weekend

    Akin (shoulder) is scheduled to make his next rehab appearance Saturday with Triple-A Norfolk, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

    Akin kicked off his rehab assignment earlier this week in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, tossing one scoreless inning in his lone appearance before shifting his assignment to Norfolk. The lefty reliever gave up two runs (one earned) on one hit in his appearance for the Triple-A club Wednesday and will stick around with Norfolk through the weekend. If Akin checks out fine following Saturday's outing, the Orioles could reinstate him from the 15-day injured list early next week.

  • Orioles' Seranthony Dominguez: Candidate for saves

    Dominguez is a candidate for save chances while Felix Bautista (shoulder) is out, although interim manager Tony Mansolino indicated Thursday that he doesn't think he'll have a set closer, Brendan Mortensen of MASNSports.com reports.

    Dominguez notched 10 saves for the Orioles last season after being acquired at the trade deadline and has added two more saves this season. The 30-year-old has posted a 3.40 ERA with 51 strikeouts over 39.2 frames in 2025, but walks (24) have been an issue. Andrew Kittredge, Gregory Soto and Yennier Cano could also be in the mix for saves while Bautista is sidelined, but Dominguez is the guy to target on the waiver wire.

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