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  • Red Sox's Tyler Uberstine: Recalled from Triple-A

    The Red Sox recalled Uberstine from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    It's the first big-league promotion for Uberstine, who was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason. The right-hander tossed four innings of one-run ball in his first start of the season with Worcester and will provide the Boston bullpen with some length.

  • Zack Kelly RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Zack Kelly: Summoned from minors

    The Red Sox recalled Kelly from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Kelly was a late cut in spring training but gets an early opportunity with the big club. The right-hander put up a 4.58 ERA and 35:12 K:BB over 35.1 frames for the Red Sox last season. He'll operate in middle relief.

  • Colt Keith 3B | DET

    Tigers' Colt Keith: Out of Tigers' lineup

    Keith is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cardinals.

    It's a routine breather for Keith, who sports a healthy .962 OPS in the early going this season. Gleyber Torres is getting a start in the designated hitter slot and Zach McKinstry will cover second base for the Tigers.

  • Cody Bradford RP | TEX

    Rangers' Cody Bradford: Makes first rehab start

    Bradford (elbow) allowed two runs on three hits over two innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. He didn't record a walk or a strikeout.

    Bradford pitched in a game for the first time since undergoing an internal brace procedure last June. He allowed a pair of home runs and threw 27 pitches (17 strikes) during the outing. The left-hander is expected to make several starts in the minors before the Rangers make a decision on whether there's a spot for him on the big-league staff.

  • Guardians' Stuart Fairchild: Playing at Triple-A

    Fairchild is batting .333 (6-for-18) with four walks, a double, two home runs, two RBI and five runs scored over five games for Triple-A Columbus.

    The 30-year-old Fairchild was unsuccessful in his bid to earn a roster spot with the Guardians and accepted a position with the club's Triple-A affiliate. He's appeared in all but one game for the Clippers and is an experienced major leaguer should the need arise in Cleveland.

  • Josh Bell DH | MIN

    Twins' Josh Bell: Homers again Thursday

    Bell went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Royals.

    The 33-year-old went deep for the second consecutive game by launching a homer off Steven Cruz in the ninth inning. His shot was one of three in the frame that blew the game open. Bell has been a strong point in the Twins lineup, leading the team in RBI with five so far. That production has been especially important for a Minnesota lineup that struggled last season, finishing 25th in total offense.

  • Kody Clemens 1B | MIN

    Twins' Kody Clemens: Launches first homer

    Clemens went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Thursday's 5-1 win against the Royals.

    Clemens showed out at the plate, reaching base three times after having gotten on in just two of his first 10 plate appearances entering Thursday. The 29-year-old added insurance in the ninth inning with his first home run of the season, a 391-foot solo shot off Steven Cruz that extended the Twins' lead to three runs. Thursday's performance seemed to reinforce the confidence that Clemens built during his 2025 breakout campaign, when he posted a .715 OPS with 19 home runs across 386 plate appearances.

  • Cole Ragans RP | KC

    Royals' Cole Ragans: Fans eight in tough-luck loss

    Ragans (0-2) took the loss Thursday against the Twins, allowing one unearned run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings.

    Ragans turned in a strong outing and bounced back nicely from his rough season debut, but the southpaw was tagged with the loss due to a defensive miscue and limited run support. His lone blemish came in the second inning when a pickoff attempt by Salvador Perez sailed high and deflected into center field, allowing a run to score. Ragans otherwise kept Minnesota in check, limiting hard contact while once again racking up strikeouts to bump his season total to 13 across 10 innings. After injuries sidelined the 28-year-old for much of last season, Thursday's performance was an encouraging one. Ragans will look to replicate that success in his next start, scheduled to come against Cleveland.

  • Taj Bradley SP | MIN

    Twins' Taj Bradley: Shines in scoreless outing

    Bradley (1-0) earned the win Thursday against the Royals, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out three over six scoreless innings.

    Bradley worked through a few early threats but managed to keep Kansas City off the board, showcasing his ability to pitch out of trouble. The right-hander's biggest moment came in the third inning, when he rebounded from a dropped foul popup by striking out Bobby Witt with a 100 mph fastball -- the hardest pitch thrown by a Twins starter in the pitch-tracking era -- to escape the jam. The 25-year-old righty was also efficient enough to reach the six-inning mark, tossing 65 of 100 pitches for strikes. Coming off a season in which he posted a 5.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 127 strikeouts over 142.2 innings, Bradley is off to a red-hot start to 2026 and continues to justify Minnesota's decision to acquire him from Tampa Bay at last year's trade deadline.

  • Astros' AJ Blubaugh: Strong showing to begin 2026

    Blubaugh has allowed one run on two hits, striking out six without a walk, across 5.1 innings in three appearances for the Astros this season. He earned his first career hold in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

    Blubaugh seems to be finding his niche -- and climbing the ladder -- in the Houston bullpen, as he already has a win and now a hold through three outings to begin the 2026 season. The 25-year-old right-hander has averaged 96.4 mph on his four-seam fastball, up multiple ticks from last season when he broke in as more of a swingman. Houston figures to keep him shortened up a bit so he can max out with his impressive stuff and provide valuable leverage innings while the team navigates the absence of closer Josh Hader (biceps).

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