MLB Player News
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Robert Gsellman RP | WAS
Mets' Robert Gsellman: Officially hits injured list
Gsellman (lat) landed on the injured list as expected Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The move was made retroactive to Sunday, meaning he'll be eligible to return next Wednesday. It's not yet clear if that's at all possible, however, with the Mets yet to specify how serious the strain is or when he's expected to return. Jeff McNeil (hamstring) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Emilio Pagan RP | CIN
Padres' Emilio Pagan: Earns hold in rough outing
Pagan was credited with the hold against Cincinnati on Sunday despite allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over one inning.
Pagan entered in the eighth inning with the Padres protecting a 3-0 lead. He was tagged for a single and a double and walked one batter, leading to two Reds runs. The right-hander made it out of the inning with San Diego's lead down to one, and Mark Melancon closed out the contest in the ninth to secure the victory. Pagan has struggled in June, posting a 6.23 ERA across 8.2 innings. He remains one of the team's top options in high-leverage situations, however.
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Genesis Cabrera RP | PHI
Cardinals' Genesis Cabrera: Seemingly back on track
Cabrera, who fired a perfect sixth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts in the second game of a doubleheader against Atlanta on Sunday, now has three straight scoreless appearances.
The left-hander had a rare stumble June 11 against the Cubs in which he surrendered a pair of earned runs over one-third of an inning to take his second loss, but he's rounded right back into form. Cabrera has given up just one hit over the three innings covering his last three appearances, posting a 5:0 K:BB along the way.
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Edwin Uceta RP | TB
Dodgers' Edwin Uceta: Struggles in Arizona on Sunday
Uceta pitched 1.2 innings against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, allowing five runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three.
Uceta was called up to provide bullpen depth earlier in the day and was given a chance to pitch in the seventh inning during what looked to be an easy Dodgers victory. The right-hander did fine in his initial frame, but he allowed Arizona to get back into the contest with a big eighth inning. Uceta walked two and allowed three singles, departing with the Diamondbacks having put up three runs against him. Victor Gonzalez subsequently allowed both inherited runners to score, and Los Angeles barely held on for a 9-8 win. The poor outing pushed Uceta's season ERA to 6.28, though he has registered a solid 10.0 K/9.
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Garrett Cleavinger RP | TB
Dodgers' Garrett Cleavinger: Picks up win in relief
Cleavinger (2-3) earned the win over Arizona on Sunday, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings and allowing one hit while striking out one.
Starter Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) was effective but held to only 46 pitches over 3.2 innings in the outing, giving Cleavinger the opportunity to scoop up the win after entering with the Dodgers ahead 7-1. He threw 13 of 18 pitches for strikes and held the Diamondbacks to a harmless single. Cleavinger has pitched primarily in low-leverage situation this season, but he has been effective, posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 8.1 frames.
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Robert Gsellman RP | WAS
Mets' Robert Gsellman: Shut down with lat issue
The Mets plan to place Gsellman on the 10-day injured list Monday with a lat injury, Andy Martino of SportsNet New York reports.
Gsellman presumably picked up the injury coming out of his most recent relief appearance in Washington on Saturday, when he gave up a run on three hits over two innings. New York will likely officially announce Gsellman's move to the IL shortly before the first game of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.
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Jacob Webb RP | CHC
Braves' Jacob Webb: Returns to minors
Atlanta optioned Webb to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
As expected, Webb's stay with the big club lasted just one day while he served as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Cardinals. He went unused out of the bullpen in both ends of the twin bill.
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Devin Williams RP | NYM
Brewers' Devin Williams: Notches another win
Williams (3-1) struck out three batters and picked up his third win of the season in Sunday's victory over the Rockies.
Williams took his first loss of the season when he allowed the courtesy runner on second base to score in Friday's game, but he bounced back with a dominant frame and added another win to his tally. The unearned run he allowed Friday was the only run he allowed over his past eight appearances, and over that span he allowed only four hits while posting a 13:3 K:BB over seven innings.
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Andrew Chafin RP | CIN
Cubs' Andrew Chafin: Secures 17th hold
Chafin pitched a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout to record a hold in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Marlins.
Chafin followed starter Alec Mills and reliever Ryan Tepera to work a clean eighth inning, then Craig Kimbrel secured the save. Chafin has been excellent for the Cubs with a 1.78 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and team-high 17 holds this season. The lefty should remain in a high-leverage role in front of Kimbrel.
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Tejay Antone RP | CIN
Reds' Tejay Antone: Expected back Tuesday
The Reds are expected to activate Antone (forearm) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Antone threw two bullpen sessions over the weekend without incident, leaving the Reds optimistic that he'll be ready to rejoin the bullpen after getting a day of rest Monday. Once reinstated, Antone should immediately factor into the Reds' late-inning plans after he compiled seven holds and three saves prior to landing on the IL.