MLB Player News
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Cody Laweryson RP | MIN
Twins' Cody Laweryson: Added to roster
The Twins selected Laweryson's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Laweryson won a spot in the Twins' bullpen after posting a 1.17 ERA and 7:1 K:BB in 7.2 innings this spring as a non-roster invitee. The 27-year-old will be part of an unsettled relief corps in Minnesota, giving him a chance to pitch his way into leveraged appearances.
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Josh Hader RP | HOU
Astros' Josh Hader: Officially placed on injured list
The Astros placed Hader (biceps) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Hader resumed mound work in early March but has not made an appearance in a game since he was diagnosed with left biceps tendinitis in early February. The southpaw is sure to require a rehab assignment before rejoining Houston's active roster. Bryan Abreu will be the Astros' closer while Hader is sidelined.
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Nate Pearson RP | HOU
Astros' Nate Pearson: Goes on 15-day IL
The Astros placed Pearson (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Pearson had to be shut down in early March after feeling soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. It's not clear whether he's resumed throwing, and even if he has he's surely looking at longer than a minimum stay on the IL.
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James McArthur RP | KC
Royals' James McArthur: Out with elbow inflammation
The Royals placed McArthur (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
McArthur had surgery last offseason to insert two screws into his right elbow to help stabilize a stress fracture and then had another procedure in July to remove the screws after they had caused an allergic reaction. The Royals are calling his injury elbow inflammation, and it's unclear when he might be ready for his season debut.
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Garrett Whitlock RP | BOS
Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock: Impressive in loss
Whitlock threw a perfect inning while striking out one batter in a 9-6 loss against Minnesota on Monday.
Whitlock appeared in four games this spring for Boston, allowing zero earned runs in four innings pitched. The right-hander also made four appearances for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, allowing just one earned run in 3.1 innings. The 29-year-old posted a career-best 31 percent strikeout rate while putting up a 2.25 ERA for Boston in 2025. Whitlock will once again serve as a high-leverage arm for a Boston bullpen that still features Aroldis Chapman and Greg Weissert but a mix of unproven arms after that.
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Enyel De Los Santos RP | HOU
Astros' Enyel De Los Santos: Hits injured list with knee strain
The Astros placed Santos (knee) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Santos first injured his knee at the start of camp. He was able to return to make his spring training debut last week, but the reliever either had a setback or the Astros simply weren't convinced he was ready.
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Ronel Blanco RP | HOU
Astros' Ronel Blanco: Goes on 15-day IL
The Astros placed Blanco (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Blanco will be shelved until the second half as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace. He's a candidate to be shifted to the 60-day IL if/when the Astros need to free up a spot on their 40-man roster.