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Shelby Miller RP | CHC
Diamondbacks' Shelby Miller: Pulled Sunday due to undisclosed injury
Miller left Sunday's game against the Dodgers with an undisclosed injury, Jack Magruder of Fanragsports.com reports.
Miller managed to pitch four innings before exiting the game, allowing three runs on four hits and five walks. The team has yet to disclose what was ailing Miller, but more information is expected to become available in the near future. Miller's season had gotten off to a decent start, as he entered Sunday's game with a 3.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.
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Brent Suter RP | ATL
Brewers' Brent Suter: Headed to Triple-A
Suter will be sent to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday to make room for Matt Garza (groin), Adam McCalvy of of MLB.com reports.
Suter had gotten off to a rough start in his four appearances for Milwaukee, posting a 5.68 ERA across 6.1 innings. He'll be a prime candidate to return to the Brewers' big-league roster the next time they need bullpen reinforcements.
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Matt Moore RP | BOS
Giants' Matt Moore: Roughed up again Saturday
Moore (1-3) was shelled for six runs on nine hits against the Rockies on Saturday. He walked one and struck out four in a 12-3 loss.
Moore continues to struggle early in the season, watching his ERA balloon to 5.87 through four starts after Saturday's poor showing. He's had a bit of bad luck in terms of matchups, facing the Diamondbacks and Rockies twice each, opponents that can give even the greatest pitchers in the league fits. It isn't time to hit the panic button yet, but if the veteran lefty can't capitalize on favorable matchups against the Dodgers -- who struggle against southpaws --- in his next two starts, then owners in shallower leagues can begin to explore other options.
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Matt Bowman RP | MIN
Cardinals' Matt Bowman: Continues scoreless streak Saturday
Bowman was credited with his fifth hold of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Brewers, pitching a scoreless seventh inning and allowing one hit.
The 25-year-old's scoreless streak is now at 18.1 innings dating back to the tail end of last season, and he's allowed just four hits overall in 8.2 innings to date in 2017. Bowman continues to do a solid job of keeping the ball on the ground as well.
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Ariel Hernandez RP | LAD
Reds' Ariel Hernandez: Called up to big leagues
Hernandez was recalled from Double-A Pensacola on Sunday.
Hernandez, 25, was dominant over his first seven relief appearances of the season with Pensacola, conceding just one run over eight innings while striking out 14 batters. Despite his success at the Double-A level, it's likely Hernandez's stay with the Reds will be brief, as the team likely just brought him aboard to give the bullpen another fresh arm after starting pitcher Cody Reed lasted just two innings Saturday against the Cubs. Don't expect Hernandez to see any work in high-leverage situations during his first taste of the majors.
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Victor Arano RP | WAS
Phillies' Victor Arano: Rehabbing in Florida
Arano (elbow) has been throwing at the Phillies' complex in Clearwater, Florida, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
General manager Matt Klentak said Arano has experienced a few setbacks in his recovery from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, but seems to be making progress now. Arano will likely head to Double-A Reading when healthy.
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Jeanmar Gomez RP | CHW
Phillies' Jeanmar Gomez: Earns second win Saturday
Gomez picked up a win Saturday in an inning of work in a 4-3 win over the Braves.
Gomez allowed an unearned run in the top of the 10th inning, but the Phillies' offense scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th to give him the win. Gomez lost his closing job earlier this month and is unlikely to get it back again. Manager Pete Mackanin turned to Edubray Ramos instead of Gomez to close out Saturday's game with Hector Neris and Joaquin Benoit unavailable. It is an indication of just how far Gomez has fallen in the bullpen hierarchy.
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Carl Edwards RP | DET
Cubs' Carl Edwards Jr.: Snags win Friday
Edwards (1-0) recorded his first win of the season Friday against the Reds. He struck out two in a scoreless 10th inning.
Edwards was rewarded with the win when the Cubs scored on a sacrifice fly in the top of the 11th. Edwards has struck out six and has yet to give up an earned run through 6.2 innings this season. The Cubs have no shortage of closing candidates behind Wade Davis, but Edwards could post useful ratios and the occasional win or hold as a valuable member of the bullpen.
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Adonis Medina RP | SEA
Phillies' Adonis Medina: Strikes out 10 on Friday
Medina tossed seven scoreless innings for Low-A Lakewood on Friday. He allowed five hits while striking out 10 and walking just one.
Medina's strikeout rate was pedestrian in short-season ball last year, but he's made a significant improvement early this season with a 9.5 K/9 through his first three starts. His fastball sits in the 90-95 mph range, but his secondary stuff had been lacking. Improved off-speed pitches could be fueling his improved strikeout rate, which bodes well for his future.
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Tim Adleman RP | DET
Reds' Tim Adleman: Fans seven in spot start
Adleman (0-0) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings, but received no decision Friday against the Cubs.
He gave up a pair of solo shots to Javier Baez and Jason Heyward, but otherwise held the Cubs bats in check, but when the Reds bullpen fell apart in the late innings it cost Adleman a chance at his first victory of the season. After throwing just 57 pitches in his season debut April 16, he was called upon for 92 pitches in a spot start in this contest, and after posting a 4.00 ERA as a rookie in 2016, he's already showing promise as he enters his second season. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Brewers.