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  • Evan Phillips RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Takes another step forward

    Phillips (elbow) threw a bullpen session to a squatting catcher March 17, per MLB.com.

    Phillips had previously been throwing only to a standing catcher, so this was a notable step forward in his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last June. The righty reliever is beginning the season on the 60-day injured list and is expected to miss most of the season, though he could be ready for game action sometime in the second half.

  • Caleb Kilian RP | SF

    Giants' Caleb Kilian: Contract selected

    The Giants selected Kilian's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

    Kilian won a bullpen job as a non-roster invitee after yielding just one run with an 11:2 K:BB over 9.1 innings during Cactus League play. The 28-year-old is likely to operate in middle relief initially, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he pushes for a more high-profile role as part of a Giants bullpen that's in flux.

  • Giants' Michael Fulmer: Fails to make Opening Day roster

    The Giants reassigned Fulmer to minor-league camp Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Fulmer joined the Giants as a non-roster invitee in February, and he had a solid showing during spring training with five earned runs allowed and a 16:4 K:BB over 10.1 innings. He made just three regular-season appearances between the Cubs and Red Sox last season after missing all of 2024 due to UCL revision surgery.

  • Grant Holman RP | LAD

    Diamondbacks' Grant Holman: Booted off 40-man roster

    The Diamondbacks designated Holman for assignment Wednesday.

    Holman was pushed off the 40-man roster with Arizona needing to clear three spots for infielder Ildemaro Vargas and right-handers Jonathan Loaisiga and Joe Ross, all of whom will be included on the Opening Day squad. Arizona previously scooped up the 25-year-old Holman off waivers from the Athletics in February after he turned in a 5.09 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB over 23 big-league innings last season.

  • Joe Ross RP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Joe Ross: Added to roster

    The Diamondbacks selected Ross's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

    Despite posting a 7.71 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB over seven innings during spring training, Ross was able to secure a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen. The right-hander is expected to operate as a multi-inning reliever/mop-up man for Arizona.

  • Diamondbacks' Jonathan Loaisiga: Added to roster

    The Diamondbacks selected Loaisiga's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

    Loaisiga had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee but secured his place in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen after posting a 9:2 K:BB while permitting four earned runs and allowing nine hits over eight innings. He'll likely begin the season in a middle-relief role for Arizona but could quickly work his way into higher-leverage spots if he performs well early on.

  • Sam Hentges RP | SF

    Giants' Sam Hentges: Shifts to injured list

    The Giants placed Hentges (shoulder/knee) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    The left-hander is working his way back from surgeries on his left shoulder and right knee, and he's not ready for the start of the regular season. Hentges progressed to facing live batters late in spring training, so he could be ready for a rehab assignment in the near future.

  • Giants' Reiver Sanmartin: Goes on 60-day injured list

    The Giants placed Sanmartin (hip) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

    The southpaw will be sidelined until June after suffering a right hip flexor strain earlier this month. Even when healthy, Sanmartin is not a lock to return to the active roster with the big club.

  • Braves' Daysbel Hernandez: Shelved with shoulder cyst

    Atlanta placed Hernandez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right shoulder sebaceous cyst.

    Hernandez didn't pitch after Sept. 6 last season due to right shoulder inflammation, and the issue seems to have lingered into 2026. He didn't make any appearances in spring training, though he was seen throwing a live batting practice session at camp last week. Assuming he hasn't experienced any setbacks since he resumed facing hitters, Hernandez could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment once the minor-league season gets underway this weekend.

  • Danny Young RP | ATL

    Braves' Danny Young: Moves to IL

    Atlanta placed Young (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

    Young is unlikely to be ready to make his season debut for Atlanta until later this summer while he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent back in May. The southpaw reliever could be shifted to the 60-day IL at some point when Atlanta needs to open up another spot on the 40-man roster.

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