MLB Player News
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Jimmy Herget RP | COL
Rockies' Jimmy Herget: Returns to active roster
The Rockies activated Herget from the restricted list Monday.
Herget was moved from the paternity list to the restricted list Sunday because he spent an extra day with his growing family, but he's now back on the active roster. The sidearmer has permitted only two runs with an 11:2 K:BB in 12 innings for the Rockies this season.
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Luis Peralta RP | CHC
Cardinals' Luis Peralta: Claimed by Cardinals
The Cardinals claimed Peralta off waivers from the Rockies on Monday.
The younger brother of Freddy Peralta, Luis has spent all of this season at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he's been bludgeoned for 14 runs with a 14:13 K:BB over 7.1 frames. The left-hander has collected a 6.03 ERA and 30:23 K:BB in 31.1 innings during his chances at the big-league level. Peralta boasts a 30.2 percent strikeout rate in the minors but also a 13.9 percent walk rate. He will report to Triple-A Memphis.
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Jimmy Herget RP | COL
Rockies' Jimmy Herget: Shifts to restricted list
The Rockies transferred Herget (personal) from the paternity list to the restricted list Sunday.
Herget spent the maximum three days on the paternity list, and since he wasn't ready to rejoin the Rockies ahead of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Mets, the organization opted to shift him to a different reserve list. The right-hander won't count toward the 40-man roster or accrue service time while he's on the restricted list, but the Rockies haven't indicated that the reliever will be in line for a long-term absence.
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Ryne Stanek RP | STL
Cardinals' Ryne Stanek: Dominant in appearance
Stanek pitched a perfect inning while striking out the side in a 3-2 loss to Seattle on Sunday.
After entering the game in the eighth inning, Stanek retired the top three Mariners hitters, J.P. Crawford, Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez, in order. The veteran right-hander pitched back-to-back scoreless outings against Seattle. The 34-year-old has been shaky this season with 10 earned runs allowed in just 11.2 innings pitched, while recording 17 strikeouts as well.
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Kevin Ginkel RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Kevin Ginkel: Rocky appearance
Ginkel pitched one inning allowing a solo home run in a 12-7 win over San Diego on Sunday.
Ginkel entered the game in the sixth inning and gave up a home run to Luis Campusano which gave the Padres a 7-1 lead at the time. The right-hander was able to limit the damage at just one before Arizona scored 11 unanswered runs. The 32-year-old had previously gone seven of his last eight appearances not allowing an earned run. This was Ginkel's first home run allowed through 12 outings to date.
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JoJo Romero RP | STL
Cardinals' JoJo Romero: Hits rough patch
Romero took the loss in Sunday's game against the Mariners, serving up tiebreaking solo home run in the top of the ninth inning.
Romero initially had Rob Refsnyder struck out on a called strike three, but Refsnyder successfully had the call overturned and then proceeded to club his second home run of the season. After being unscored upon in his first 10 appearances of the season, Romero has yielded a total of six runs over 2.1 frames covering his last three outings. The left-hander has notched seven holds this season and will remain the Cardinals' primary left-handed setup man, despite the recent rough stretch.
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Pierce Johnson RP | CIN
Reds' Pierce Johnson: Struggles in relief
Johnson went two-thirds of an inning allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one batter in an 8-3 loss to Detroit on Sunday.
Johnson entered the ballgame in the seventh inning, allowing a solo home run to Spencer Torkelson and an RBI triple to Kerry Carpenter, further cementing Detroit's lead. The 34-year-old has appeared in 14 of the 28 games this campaign, tied for the second-most appearances for Cincinnati. The right-hander had gone his last nine appearances (8.2 innings) since March 31 without allowing a run before Sunday.
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Austin Warren RP | NYM
Mets' Austin Warren: Sent back down
The Mets optioned Warren to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
Warren was the 27th man during Sunday's doubleheader against the Rockies and tossed two scoreless frames in the first contest. He's fared well during his brief time with the big club this season, yielding only one run with a 5:0 K:BB in 3.2 innings, but Warren will report back to Syracuse and wait for another opportunity in the majors.
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Yuki Matsui RP | SD
Padres' Yuki Matsui: May rejoin Padres soon
Matsui (groin) may be nearing activation from the 15-day injured list, per MLB.com.
Matsui didn't get to participate in any spring contests, so San Diego has elected to keep him on his rehab assignment for an extended period. The lefty reliever has made nine rehab appearances with Triple-A El Paso, posting a 3.72 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB over 9.2 innings. Matsui's activation from the IL could be coming soon, though he may not be thrust into high-leverage work right away.
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Jeremiah Estrada RP | SD
Padres' Jeremiah Estrada: Begins rehab stint
Estrada (elbow) kicked off a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Friday, per MLB.com.
Estrada landed on the injured list April 10 due to tightness in his right elbow. The righty reliever resumed playing catch shortly thereafter and is now pitching in games again. Estrada tossed a clean inning with one strikeout in his first rehab appearance Friday and may not need a lengthy stint in the minors before he's brought back up to the big-league bullpen.