MLB Player News
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Zach Agnos RP | COL
Rockies' Zach Agnos: Picks up fourth save
Agnos allowed one hit in the ninth inning on the way to picking up his fourth save during Monday's 6-4 win over the Marlins.
Being the closer on a 10-50 team doesn't afford you too many opportunities, but Agnos stayed perfect with his fourth save in his four opportunities. The 24-year-old has been a bright spot this season for the Rockies, sporting a 1.50 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP in his 16 appearances. The right-hander will be looking to start a new scoreless streak after he allowed a run in his last appearance that snapped a streak of five consecutive scoreless outings.
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Trevor Megill RP | MIL
Brewers' Trevor Megill: Grabs another save Monday
Megill notched the save in Monday's 3-2 win over the Reds after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.
Following an uneven start to the campaign as Milwaukee's closer, Megill has settled in nicely over the past month of action. The hard-throwing right-hander holds a 0.69 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB over his last 13 innings, successfully converting each of his 10 save opportunities during this stretch. Megill appears to be well over the knee issue that plagued him earlier in the year.
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Luke Weaver RP | PIT
Yankees' Luke Weaver: Expected to land on injured list
Weaver (hamstring) is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list and could miss the next 4-to-6 weeks, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Weaver tweaked his hamstring while warming up in the bullpen Sunday's win over the Dodgers, and the injury appears to be more significant than initially thought after the Yankees received his MRI results. The team plans to disclose an official timetable for the closer's return Tuesday, per Passan. Weaver's absence will presumably pave the way for Devin Williams to take back full-time closing duties for the Yankees. Williams picked up his last save May 27 against the Angels, despite surrendering two runs on three hits.
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Elvis Alvarado RP | ATH
Athletics' Elvis Alvarado: Back in big leagues
Alvarado was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Alvarado will return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Las Vegas on May 13. The right-hander made five appearances in Triple-A after his demotion, allowing four runs on five hits and six walks while striking out six batters over five innings. Alvarado will operate as a replacement arm for Gunnar Hoglund (hip) after Hoglund was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday.
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Ryan Bergert SP | KC
Padres' Ryan Bergert: In line to start Tuesday's game
Berget has been added to the Padres' taxi squad and is expected to start Tuesday in San Francisco, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
With the continued absences of Michael King (shoulder) and Yu Darvish (elbow), Berget could earn additional starts after Tuesday's outing. The rookie right-hander has tossed four scoreless innings for the Padres this season, but this will be his first major-league start.
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Chris Devenski RP | PIT
Mets' Chris Devenski: Moving back to Triple-A
The Mets optioned Devenski to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
He'll give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to Paul Blackburn (knee), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's contest versus the Dodgers. Devenski has made two appearances for the Mets this season, yielding two runs over three innings.
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Jose Urena SP | LAA
Jose Urena: Becomes free agent
Urena elected to become a free agent Monday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
Urena went unclaimed on waivers after the Blue Jays removed him from their 40-man roster, and the veteran hurler has decided to test out free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to the minors. He's allowed 10 runs with an 8:4 K:BB over 15.1 innings between the Blue Jays and Mets this season.