MLB Player News

Pagan was tagged with a blown save Sunday against Washington as a result of surrendering three runs on four hits over one inning. He struck out two.

Pagan took the mound in the bottom of the eighth inning with San Diego up by two runs. After striking out the first batter he faced, the right-handed hurler allowed three straight hits -- two of which left the yard -- as Washington reclaimed the lead. The outing marked the first time this season that Pagan has allowed more than two runs. He has a 3.72 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across 38.2 innings.

Jansen couldn't convert a save opportunity Sunday against Colorado. He gave up one run on two hits over one inning.

The veteran closer's first chance for a save in the second half of the season didn't go well, as Jansen yielded a double and a single to allow the tying run to cross the plate. The blown save was just his third of the campaign in 24 chances. Despite Sunday's disappointing outcome, Jansen is enjoying a resurgent season overall with a 1.45 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 41:22 K:BB across 37.1 innings.

Foster was recalled to serve as the 27th man for Monday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Foster has struggled to a 6.15 ERA in 26.1 innings at the big-league level this season. His 26.9 percent strikeout rate and 7.6 percent walk rate are both better than average, but his very low 26.7 percent groundball rate has led to an inflated 2.4 HR/9. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage opportunities during his time with the team, which might only last one day if he's sent down following the doubleheader.

Misiewicz, who fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he allowed a hit and recorded two strikeouts in a win over the Angels on Sunday, has a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA and 0.82 WHIP across his five July appearances.

That span only covers 3.2 innings, but it's nevertheless been an encouraging stretch for the southpaw. Misiewicz boasts an impressive 38:9 K:BB across 34.1 innings, and his formidable swing-and-miss stuff (26.4 percent strikeout rate) should continue affording him hold opportunities, if not the occasional save chance.

Harvey was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul with a right forearm strain, according to TwinsDaily.com.

Harvey was DFA'd by Colorado on June 22 and later signed with Minnesota. Harvey tossed 3.1 scoreless innings during four major-league appearances with the Rockies in 2020 but did not make it into a game during his brief time in the majors this season. He'd given up six runs in three innings in four games with St. Paul before the injury.

Gallegos secured his 15th hold in a win over the Giants on Sunday, striking out the side but also hitting a batter during a scoreless eighth inning.

The plunking of Wilmer Flores caused Gallegos to put in a little extra work, but the right-hander looked good doing it. Gallegos now has three straight scoreless appearances after an atypical stretch where he allowed five earned runs over three outings, and he's garnered a hold in three of his last four trips to the mound.

Reyes secured his 22nd save of the season with a scoreless ninth frame Sunday against the Giants. He didn't allow a hit but did walk two and was unable to strike anyone out.

Reyes walked Alex Dickerson and Steven Duggar to put the tying run in scoring position with one out but got the next two batters to fly out to end the game. In his first year as the team's primary closer, the 26-year-old has converted 22 straight saves without managing to blow a single one. Overall, he's converted all 24 save opportunities to begin his career, surpassing LaTroy Hawkins for the most consecutive saves to start a career. Reyes now owns a 1.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 55:35 K:BB over 43.1 innings.

Cabrera (2-3) got the win over the Giants on Sunday after tossing a scoreless, hitless inning while walking a batter and striking out two.

Cabrera came in to begin the seventh and recorded two quick punchouts before walking Austin Slater. He got the next batter out and was awarded his first win since May 22 after the Cardinals took the lead in the bottom half of the inning. The 24-year-old has now put together three straight scoreless outings and has a win and a hold over that span after a rough stretch to begin the month. Overall, he owns a 3.80 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 50:25 K:BB over 42.2 innings this year.

Brebbia (0-1) took his first loss of the year Sunday against the Cardinals after allowing a run on two hits while striking out a batter over an inning.

Brebbia entered in the bottom half of the seventh trying to preserve a 1-1 tie but was unable to do so. He quickly gave up a leadoff double to Matt Carpenter, who eventually came around to score on a single from Harrison Bader. The Giants were unable to score again, giving Brebbia the loss. The 31-year-old hasn't had a ton of exposure this season. He owns a 4.66 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB over 9.2 innings.

Hernandez (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday.

Hernandez got through the first two innings without much of a sweat but had some trouble in the third. He ended up loading the bases before surrendering a two-run single to Ramon Urias. The 24-year-old got no run support from his team to potentially help erase the early deficit and was handed the loss in his first start of the year. He did show some promising stuff, as he missed plenty of bats and has 12 strikeouts over his last 7.2 innings. Hernandez owns a 4.91 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 36:17 K:BB over 25.2 innings. There hasn't been any update from manager Brandon Hyde on if Hernandez is expected to make another start or if he'll return to his initial role in the bullpen.