MLB Player News
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Lou Trivino RP | BAL
Giants' Lou Trivino: Dropped from 40-man roster
The Giants designated Trivino for assignment Sunday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The reliever lost his spot on the 40-man roster after delivering a 6.35 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 11.1 innings in 10 appearances with the Giants this season. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, he'll either report to Triple-A Sacramento or elect to become a free agent. In a corresponding move, the Giants recalled right-hander Kyle Harrison from Sacramento.
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Austin Cox RP | ATL
Braves' Austin Cox: Signs with Atlanta
Cox and Atlanta agreed on a major-league contract Sunday and was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Cox was released by the Royals on Sunday, but he quickly found a new home with Atlanta. The left-hander produced a 3.55 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 12.2 innings in 11 relief appearances with Triple-A Omaha this season. Cox last pitched in the big leagues in 2023, compiling a 4.54 ERA while striking out 33 batters over 35.2 innings in 24 appearances with Kansas City.
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Bryse Wilson RP | PHI
White Sox's Bryse Wilson: Yields four runs in no-decision
Wilson took a no-decision in Sunday's rain-shortened 5-4 win over Houston, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.
The Chicago right-hander struggled in this 89-pitch performance, conceding a season-worst nine hits (eight singles and one homer). Through 22.2 innings, Wilson sports a 5.56 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB. The 27-year-old should continue to garner turns in the rotation either as a starter or an opener while Martin Perez (elbow) is slated for an extended absence until September. Wilson currently lines up to make his next appearance at home against Miami next weekend.
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Ryne Nelson SP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Set for start Monday
Nelson will start Monday's game against the Mets in Arizona, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
Nelson will get a turn in the rotation after the Diamondbacks decided to have Corbin Burnes (shoulder) skip a start while dealing with right shoulder inflammation. The right-hander made 25 starts for Arizona in 2024 but has worked exclusively out of the bullpen so far this season, logging a 5.82 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 17 innings in seven appearances. He got stretched out to four innings and tossed a season-high 68 pitches in his most recent relief outing ,ast Tuesday, so Nelson should be able to handle something close to a typical starter's workload Monday.
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Shelby Miller RP | CHC
Diamondbacks' Shelby Miller: Blows save, picks up win
Miller (3-0) blew the save but collected the win in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning victory over the Phillies. He allowed two runs on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts over an inning.
After opening the ninth inning with two straight punchouts, Miller then allowed a 408-foot solo shot to Kyle Schwarber, opening the floodgates. The Phillies then cracked three consecutive singles to score the tying run before Miller induced a Bryson Stott groundout to escape the frame. The Arizona right-hander was the favorite for the closer's role due to Justin Martinez (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow) being on the injured list, but he won't have a long leash considering the Diamondbacks have a talented bullpen with Kevin Ginkel, Ryan Thompson and Jalen Beeks as alternate saves options. Through 14.2 innings, Miller sports a 1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB.
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Jalen Beeks RP | TEX
Diamondbacks' Jalen Beeks: Tallies first save
Beeks picked up the save in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning win at Philadelphia, allowing one unearned run on two hits and no walks with no strikeouts over one inning.
After Shelby Miller coughed up a two-run lead in the ninth, Beeks was called upon in the 10th inning and bagged his first save since Sept. 11, 2024. The Arizona southpaw allowed the automatic runner to score but secured the victory on 20 total pitches. With Justin Martinez (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow) on the injured list, Miller had looked like the presumptive closer; however, given Beeks' steady performance over 18.2 innings with a 1.93 ERA and 17:6 K:BB, he may garner additional save opportunities.
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Emmanuel Clase RP | CLE
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase: Hangs on for seventh save
Clase earned the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays, allowing one unearned run on one hit in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
After Andres Gimenez reached on an error to start the ninth, Clase gave up a base hit to Bo Bichette, who'd eventually move to third on an Anthony Santander groundout. However, Clase stranded him there, striking out George Springer to close out the one-run victory. It's been a shaky start to the year for the 27-year-old Clase, though he's been better recently, allowing just one earned run in his last five innings. His ERA now sits at 5.87 with a 1.76 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 15.1 innings this season.
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Dedniel Nunez SP | NYM
Mets' Dedniel Nunez: Called up from Triple-A
The Mets recalled Nunez from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
New York optioned righty Blade Tidwell -- who started in the Mets' 6-5 loss in Game 1 -- to Triple-A to make room on the roster for Nunez, who will be making his 2025 MLB debut if/when he gets into a game. Since the Mets are designating Austin Warren as their 27th man for the doubleheader, Nunez appears likely to stick around in the majors once the twin bill concludes. The 28-year-old righty impressed as a rookie out of the New York bullpen in 2024 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 48:8 K:BB in 35 innings, but he didn't pitch after August due to a flexor strain. The injury delayed him in spring training and resulted in him missing out on a spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, but he's looked sharper over his last four appearances with Syracuse, giving up two runs (one earned) while striking out five and walking one over 4.1 innings.
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Tyler Ferguson P | ATH
Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Earns first save
Ferguson earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Marlins, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
After Mason Miller threw 28 pitches in a blown save Saturday, Ferguson got the call in the ninth inning Sunday, with the A's holding a one-run lead. The 31-year-old Ferguson made quick work of the Marlins, retiring the side on just 11 pitches, to pick up his first save this year. While Ferguson isn't likely to challenge Miller for the closing job, he's been excellent in a setup role this season, allowing just one earned run through his first 16.1 innings.
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Scott McGough RP | ATH
Diamondbacks' Scott McGough: Returns to Triple-A
McGough was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
The right-hander was called up by Arizona a week ago and will return to Triple-A after firing two scoreless frames in Saturday's contest. McGough struggled to a 7.44 ERA in 26 big-league appearances last season and will likely be limited to middle relief if he rejoins the Diamondbacks later this year.