MLB Player News
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Cameron Weston RP | BAL
Orioles' Cameron Weston: Back with big club
The Orioles recalled Weston from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Weston made a scoreless relief appearance in his major-league debut last month and is now back for another opportunity. The 25-year-old has an ugly 7.23 ERA with 24 walks over 37.1 innings with Norfolk but has also struck out 53 during that time.
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Tommy Kahnle RP | BOS
Red Sox's Tommy Kahnle: Removed from 40-man roster
The Red Sox designated Kahnle for assignment Wednesday.
Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com relayed after Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Nationals that Kahnle would be DFA'd, and the move has now been made officially after Boston acquired infielder Brett Harris in a trade to take the reliever's spot on the 40-man roster. After signing a minor-league deal with Boston late in spring training, Kahnle moved up to the big leagues on June 4 and turned in an 8.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 5:6 K:BB across nine innings over eight appearances out of the bullpen.
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Hayden Wesneski SP | HOU
Astros' Hayden Wesneski: Begins rehab assignment
Wesneski (elbow) began a rehab assignment with the Astros' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday, allowing one hit and no walks over three scoreless innings while striking out one batter.
Wesneski retired nine of the 10 batters he faced in the 25-pitch appearance. It's a big step as the right-hander continues to work his way back from May 2025 Tommy John surgery. Wesneski will likely need to use most, if not all, of his 30 rehab days, setting him up to rejoin the Astros' active roster around Aug. 1.
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Tyler Schweitzer RP | CHW
White Sox's Tyler Schweitzer: Moves to Triple-A
The White Sox optioned Schweitzer to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
He's being booted from the active roster to make space for Noah Schultz, who returns from the injured list to start Wednesday's game versus the Orioles. Schweitzer notched his first career save Tuesday in Baltimore, tossing four scoreless innings while finishing off a victory.
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Jacob Latz RP | TEX
Rangers' Jacob Latz: Nails down 18th save
Latz struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Guardians.
The southpaw continues to dominate as the Rangers' closer. Latz was scored upon in only one of 12 June appearances, posting a 1.13 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB over 16 innings on the month while converting all 11 of his save chances. Despite not picking up his first save until late April, Latz sits third in the AL in the category, behind Cleveland's Cade Smith (26) and Tampa Bay's Bryan Baker (21).
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Tanner Gordon RP | COL
Rockies' Tanner Gordon: Lit up in return
Gordon (0-2) took the loss against Miami on Tuesday, allowing five runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out four batters over five innings.
Gordon was able to return to action and throw 74 pitches after missing nearly a month due to a hip impingement. However, the right-hander found the sledding very tough, as he was tagged for four extra-base hits, the most damaging of which was a three-run homer by Javier Sanoja. The rough outing pushed Gordon's season ERA up to an ugly 6.69 to go along with a 1.59 WHIP over 89.1 innings. He's clearly struggled to get batters out, but the Rockies don't have many other rotation options, especially with Tomoyuki Sugano currently dealing with a finger injury.
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Josh Hader RP | HOU
Astros' Josh Hader: Dominant in eighth save
Hader earned a save against the Twins on Tuesday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of work.
Hader was unsurprisingly called upon in the ninth inning with Houston holding a two-run lead. The veteran closer made quick work of Minnesota, notching a pair of punchouts while retiring the side in order on nine pitches. Hader didn't pitch for the Astros until June 3, but he hasn't wasted any time reminding everyone that he's still one of MLB's top closers. He's gone 8-for-8 on save chances so far while giving up only one run and posting a 21:5 K:BB over 13 innings spanning 13 appearances.
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Riley O'Brien RP | STL
Cardinals' Riley O'Brien: Grabs 21st save
O'Brien earned the save Tuesday against Atlanta, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
O'Brien entered the ninth with a two-run lead and worked around a Matt Olson double to lock down his 21st save of the season. The right-hander has now converted all seven of his save opportunities in June, though the results haven't always been clean, as he had allowed six runs over his previous nine innings entering Tuesday. His 21 saves are tied for the National League lead alongside Mason Miller and Jhoan Duran. O'Brien now owns a 3.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB across 35.1 innings this season.
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Jaden Hill RP | COL
Rockies' Jaden Hill: Resumes activity
Hill (shoulder) began throwing weighted balls Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
This marks Hill's first activity since landing on the injured list. He hopes to begin playing catch soon.
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Brandon Pfaadt RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt: Positive showing in win
Pfaadt (1-1) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Giants on Tuesday.
Pfaadt had a good game, and he likely had some more left in the tank after throwing just 66 pitches (42 strikes). He had been stretching back out at Triple-A Reno after a stint in the Diamondbacks' bullpen following his shaky start to the season. The right-hander is now at a 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB through 43.1 innings over 14 appearances (four starts) in the majors this season. Pfaadt is tentatively scheduled for a road start in San Diego if he gets another turn through the rotation.