MLB Player News

Milwaukee optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

After giving up six earned runs in 3.1 innings of long relief in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Astros, Rodriguez was unlikely to be available out of the bullpen for the next few days, so Milwaukee will remove him from the 26-man active roster. Expect the team to call up another reliever from Triple-A in advance of Friday's series opener at Tampa Bay.

The Orioles recalled Selby from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Selby has allowing two runs with a 4:0 K:BB across two innings during his time with the big club this season. The right-handed reliever will provide manager Brandon Hyde with a fresh bullpen arm.

The Orioles designated Bowman for assignment Thursday.

Bowman made 10 appearances out of the Orioles' bullpen, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) with a 12:3 K:BB over 17.1 frames. His spot in the bullpen will be absorbed by Colin Selby.

Martinez (shoulder) began a throwing program Tuesday and will pitch in Arizona Complex League games next, MLB.com reports.

The Diamondbacks are hopeful Martinez will be able to return at the end of his 15-day stint on the injured list. He had experienced diminished velocity in a couple of outings before being placed on the IL but imaging came back clean for any structural damage.

Graveman (back) allowed one hit over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Graveman made his first rehab appearance for the Aces after throwing 1.1 innings for the Diamondbacks' affiliate in the Arizona Complex League. He's been on the 15-day injured since the start of the season after experiencing back discomfort during a bullpen session in early March. It's unclear how many innings the organization wants to see out of the right-hander, but Graveman could be activated from the 15-day injured list within the next week.

Hoffman (3-1) took the loss and blew a save against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one batter in one-third of an inning.

Hoffman had the opportunity to notch his eighth save in eight chances when he entered with a two-run lead in the ninth inning, but he instead walked away with his first blown save of the campaign. The right-handed closer allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base, and after striking out Taylor Ward, he served up a bases-clearing, walk-off double to Jorge Soler. It was the second straight blow-up for Hoffman against the Angels -- on Tuesday, he also surrendered three runs over one-third of an inning in a non-save situation. Prior to the pair of ugly outings, Hoffman had allowed just two runs over 16.1 frames to begin the season.

Burke (3-0) earned the win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday, walking one batter in a scoreless and hitless inning of work.

Burke pitched the ninth inning for the Angels, who were down 4-2 at the time. He threw just four of 11 pitches for strikes but did his job by keeping Toronto off the scoreboard and was rewarded when Jorge Soler's walk-off double gave Los Angeles a comeback victory. Burke's 4.85 season ERA is marred by a four-run blowup against St. Louis in early April, but he's otherwise been a mostly positive part of the Angels' bullpen with three wins and four holds over 14 appearances.

Duran struck out all three batters he faced to earn a save against the Orioles on Wednesday.

With Minnesota holding a three-run lead heading into the ninth inning, Duran was summoned to close things out. He did so in impressive fashion, throwing 11 of 14 pitches for strikes and fanning the side in order. After a lack of opportunities limited Duran to just two saves in April, he's already notched three saves through the first week of May. The right-hander has been impressive this season with a 1.10 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB over 16.1 innings.

Pagan picked up the save Wednesday against Atlanta after allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.

Pagan continues to pull away as Cincinnati's clear-cut closer at the moment. The right-hander has struggled with the long ball at times -- he's yielded three homers over 17.1 innings -- but he still has a 2.65 ERA to go with a sublime 0.63 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB. Pagan has successfully converted nine of his 11 save chances in 2025, and his grip on the closer's role is strengthening while Alexis Diaz resides in the minor leagues.

Estevez picked up the save Wednesday against the White Sox after allowing one run on three hits in the ninth inning. He struck out two.

It wasn't easy for Estevez, who struggled with his command as 15 of his 21 pitches hit for strikes. The hard-throwing right-hander has still managed to successfully convert his last six save opportunities, which would figure to give him a pretty long leash as Kansas City's closer going forward. Despite posting a shaky 15:9 K:BB this season, Estevez has a 2.65 ERA and 1.24 WHIP and hasn't allowed a single home run over 17 innings.