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  • Kenley Jansen RP | DET

    Dodgers' Kenley Jansen: Notches 11th save Sunday

    Jansen saved his 11th game with 1.1 scoreless innings while allowing one hit and striking out one Sunday at the Blue Jays.

    Jansen gave up a double with one out in the ninth inning to put the potential tying run on base before settling down and closing the door on the Blue Jays. On the season, he's only allowed a single earned run over 13.1 innings to give him a 0.68 ERA to go along with a 0.60 WHIP.

  • Reds' Raisel Iglesias: Not close to returning from DL

    Iglesias (shoulder) won't return from the DL on Wednesday when first eligible.

    As of Thursday, Iglesias hadn't begun throwing. "He has to cool off and the inflammation has to cool down before we consider getting him to throw again," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "I would be more optimistic [Iglesias could return] after the midpoint of the month than I would saying by the 15th or by the time we go on the road that he's ready to go. I don't know if I can safely say that right now. We're going to want him to be able to play catch, play long toss, throw a bullpen before thinking about putting him back into a ballgame."

  • Diamondbacks' Rubby De La Rosa: Next start getting pushed back

    De La Rosa will have his next scheduled start pushed back to Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

    De La Rosa had been scheduled to start Monday, but the Diamondbacks apparently plan to move him back without having provided a concrete reason. The move shouldn't drastically effect his fantasy status for the week, as he'll still be in line for scheduled starts against Colorado and San Francisco.

  • Pedro Strop RP | CHC

    Cubs' Pedro Strop: Strikes out side in perfect inning Saturday

    Strop struck out the side in his one inning and earned his seventh hold of the season Saturday against the Nationals.

    Closer Hector Rondon has pitched the last four days, so he'll probably be unavailable Sunday, meaning Strop could get a save chance. Strop deserves it, as he has a 19:4 K:BB and has given up just five hits in 13.1 innings this year.

  • Jeanmar Gomez RP | CHW

    Phillies' Jeanmar Gomez: Posts 10th save Saturday

    Gomez earned his 10th save with a scoreless ninth inning while allowing one hit and striking out one Saturday at the Marlins.

    Gomez was given a one-run lead to protect, and despite putting the potential tying run on base, he was able to close out the victory. After blowing his first save of the year in his last outing, he rebounded nicely and lowered his ERA to 2.55.

  • Jimmy Nelson RP | LAD

    Brewers' Jimmy Nelson: Allows five earned runs Saturday

    Nelson allowed six runs, five of which were earned, and eight hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings, but received no decision Saturday at the Reds.

    Nelson put the Brewers in a four-run hole in the third inning, but the offense exploded in the late innings to take him off the hook for a potential loss. This was easily his worst start of the season, and it raised his ERA to 3.74. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Padres.

  • Shelby Miller RP | CHC

    Diamondbacks' Shelby Miller: Picks up first victory Saturday

    Miller (1-3) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over six innings to earn the win Saturday at the Braves.

    Miller gave up single runs in each of the first two innings before shutting down the Braves while the offense gave him a lead just before he exited the contest. After failing to register a quality start in any of his first six outings, he finally was able to record one, though it only lowered his ERA to 7.36. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Giants.

  • J.J. Hoover RP | WAS

    Reds' J.J. Hoover: Optioned to Louisville

    Hoover was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

    The Reds announced a series of moves Saturday afternoon, and Hoover will head to Triple-A as right-hander Drew Hayes comes up from Louisville to assume his spot on the roster. Hoover struggled mightily in 12 appearances for the Reds, conceding 19 hits and 17 earned runs across just 10.2 innings.

  • Tyler Matzek RP | NYY

    Rockies' Tyler Matzek: Set to pitch in extended spring game Saturday

    Matzek (personal) will pitch in an extended spring training game Saturday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.

    Matzek seems to be getting near a return to regular action now that he's able to pitch in game situations again. As long as no setbacks occur, the left-hander could enter the Triple-A rotation within the next week or two.

  • Tim Adleman RP | DET

    Reds' Tim Adleman: Picks up first career with second straight impressive start

    Adleman (1-0) surrendered four hits, an earned run and three walks over five innings in Friday's 5-1 victory over the Brewers. He struck out four.

    After an impressive major league debut against the Pirates on Sunday, Adleman picked up his first career victory at home with an equally effective outing. His control was a bit more of an issue Friday, as Adleman had to exit after only five frames due to an elevated pitch count (101). However, the 28-year-old rookie was able to notch first-pitch strikes on 14 of the 23 batters he faced and induce 16 missed swings as well. He'll attempt to keep his momentum going in a rematch against the Pirates in Cincinnati next Wednesday.

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