MLB Player News
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Sean Linan RP | WAS
Yankees' Sean Paul Linan: Dealt to New York
The Yankees acquired Linan from the Nationals on Sunday in exchange for infielder Jorbit Vivas.
Vivas wasn't in line to make the Opening Day roster and was out of minor-league options, so the Yankees opted to cash him in for an intriguing young arm in Linan. The 21-year-old right-hander spent time at three levels between the Dodgers and Nationals organizations in 2025, logging a 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 106:33 K:BB in 77.1 innings. With his new organization, Linan is likely to open the 2026 campaign at either Double-A Somerset or High-A Hudson Valley.
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Alex Vesia RP | LAD
Dodgers' Alex Vesia: Excelling in spring play
Vesia has allowed one earned run on three hits while posting a 7:1 K:BB over 5.2 innings through seven appearances in Cactus League action.
A personal matter resulted in Vesia not being part of Los Angeles' World Series roster last season, but the lefty reliever has been back with the team for camp. He's slated to be part of the setup crew ahead of new closer Edwin Diaz after posting a 3.02 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 80:22 K:BB across 59.2 frames last year, notching five saves and a team-high 26 holds.
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Keegan Akin RP | BAL
Orioles' Keegan Akin: MRI on tap
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Sunday that Akin (adductor) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
The MRI should provide more information on the extent of the adductor injury that Akin suffered while warming up in the bullpen Saturday and will help the Orioles determine whether or not the lefty requires a stint on the injured list to begin the season. If Akin ends up being shelved, it could open the door for Grant Wolfram to make the Opening Day roster as another southpaw option out of the bullpen.
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Tyler Zuber RP | MIA
Marlins' Tyler Zuber: Cut from Miami's camp
The Marlins reassigned Zuber to minor-league camp Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Zuber attended camp as a non-roster invitee but had drawn some early buzz after striking out three of the four batters he faced in his first Grapefruit League appearance. However, the right-hander went on to give up at least one run in three of his final four spring outings to take himself out of the running for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. Zuber previously made 10 big-league appearances with the Mets and Marlins in 2025, pitching to an 11.25 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB in 12 innings.
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Chris Devenski RP | PIT
Pirates' Chris Devenski: Unable to win roster spot
The Pirates reassigned Devenski (head) to minor-league camp Sunday.
Devenski had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee and allowed four earned runs on eight hits and one walk over 5.1 innings during the Grapefruit League. He hasn't pitched since March 13 after taking a line drive off his head in a game against the Tigers, but the veteran reliever was able to walk off the field under his own power and has been resting comfortably at home ever since, per Jason Beck of MLB.com. Assuming he doesn't opt out of his minor-league contract, Devenski appears likely to open the season on Triple-A Indianapolis' injured list.
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Carson Fulmer RP | PIT
Pirates' Carson Fulmer: Denied Opening Day roster spot
The Pirates reassigned Fulmer to minor-league camp Sunday.
Fulmer is expected to open the season at Triple-A Indianapolis after he was unable to secure a bullpen role coming out of camp. The 32-year-old righty appeared in 13 big-league games with the Angels in 2025, pitching to a 5.83 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB in 29.1 innings.
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Alec Gamboa RP | BOS
Red Sox's Alec Gamboa: Moves past elbow issue
Gamboa (elbow) recorded two outs via strikeout and allowed one earned run on three hits in his relief appearance Friday in the Red Sox's 2-0 win over the Rays.
Gamboa made just his second appearance of the Grapefruit League and his first since Feb. 28 after he was briefly shut down due to a left elbow issue. The injury prevented Gamboa from staking a claim to a spot in the Opening Day bullpen, as the Red Sox reassigned him to minor-league camp Saturday.
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Codi Heuer RP | CLE
Guardians' Codi Heuer: Added to 40-man roster, optioned
The Guardians selected Heuer's contract to the major-league roster Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus.
The 29-year-old righty joined Cleveland as a non-roster invitee in December and grabbed a place on the 40-man roster despite giving up eight runs with an 11:5 K:BB over eight innings during spring training. Heuer made three MLB appearances last season after being sidelined the previous four years due to injuries, and he'll likely need to pitch well for Columbus to get another look in the big leagues.
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Stephen Kolek RP | KC
Royals' Stephen Kolek: Progressing in rehab
Kolek (oblique) threw a bullpen Saturday and could pitch in minor-league games next week, MLB.com reports.
Kolek is gradually building back up as he recovers from the Grade 1 left oblique strain he suffered Feb. 25, logging bullpen sessions Wednesday and Saturday. The right-hander is making progress, but it remains likely he opens the season on the injured list before reporting to Triple-A Omaha.
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Garrett Crochet RP | BOS
Red Sox's Garrett Crochet: Unfazed by spring line
Crochet allowed six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings in Saturday's spring start against Atlanta.
Crochet finished the Grapefruit League with an unsightly 7.36 ERA over 14.2 innings. Both the pitcher and Boston manager Alex Cora downplayed the spring results to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Crochet attributed Saturday's line to missed locations and tinkering with a pitch mix he would normally avoid in a more competitive environment. The left-hander is set to pitch Opening Day on the road against the Reds.