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The Rockies recalled Mejia from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

He's absorbing the roster spot vacated by Chase Dollander (forearm), who went on the 15-day injured list. Mejia has made six appearances out of the Rockies' bullpen this season, permitting eight runs (four earned) with a 10:3 K:BB across 7.2 frames.

Jacob allowed seven runs (six earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning versus Toronto on Wednesday.

When Jacob entered with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Padres were still hanging around despite a 4-0 deficit. The righty reliever allowed two inherited runners plus one of his own to cross the plate before getting the final out in that frame, then allowed six straight hitters to reach (one on an error) without getting an out in the eighth before being pulled with San Diego down 12-0. Jacob held a 2.75 ERA through his first 18 appearances, but he's given up multiple runs in two of his past three outings as his ERA has more than doubled to 5.82. He's a non-factor in fantasy due to a low-leverage role (he has just two holds and no saves across his 21 total appearances) and a low strikeout rate (6.6 K/9).

The Athletics optioned Krook to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Krook made three appearances during his short time with the big club, yielding two runs over 3.1 innings. Carlos Duran was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move and will take Krook's spot in the bullpen.

The Mariners optioned Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

He's clearing out to make space on the roster for the return of George Kirby (shoulder), who was activated from the 15-day injured list in advance of his start Thursday in Houston. Taylor has failed this season to build upon his 2024 success, allowing nine runs with a 2:3 K:BB over 6.2 innings thus far.

Wilson was spotted warming up in the bullpen during Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Wilson wasn't called upon in relief, but his presence in the bullpen nonetheless confirms that he's not expected to be in line for any starts in the near future after he had been serving as the fifth member of the White Sox rotation since Martin Perez suffered what could be a season-ending elbow injury in late April. After Wilson was lit up for seven earned runs in 5.1 innings in his latest start last Thursday in Cincinnati, the White Sox opted to replace him in the rotation with Adrian Houser, who signed a one-year deal with the club Tuesday. Houser started later that day and tossed six scoreless innings in a win over Seattle, so he should have a fair amount of security in the rotation before the White Sox would consider turning back to Wilson.

Duran (2-0) got the win after blowing the save in Monday's suspended game against the Guardians. He allowed a run on two hits and no walks while striking out one in the ninth inning.

The two teams finished up the suspended contest prior to Wednesday's regularly scheduled game, and the Minnesota closer was called upon to protect a three-run advantage in the ninth inning after Joe Ryan allowed the first two batters to reach. Duran was unable to maintain the lead but still got the win since Kody Clemens delivered a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the frame. It's the first blown save of the year in nine chances for Duran, who entered the contest having not given up an earned run in his previous 11 appearances. He's been dominant early in 2025 with a 1.21 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB across 26 innings and remains locked in as the Twins' closer.

The Royals are expected to transfer Long's rehab assignment from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Long has been on the injured list since April 13 due to left elbow inflammation but made his return to game action with the Royals' ACL affiliate Tuesday, when he struck out a batter and allowed one run on two hits and no walks. The southpaw will face a stiffer challenge as he shifts his rehab to the Triple-A level, where he'll likely make at least a handful of appearances before the Royals activate him. Once he's reinstated, Long is likely to fill a low-leverage role out of the Kansas City bullpen.

The Yankees recalled Headrick from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Headrick has given up four earned runs in 9.2 innings with an 8:4 K:BB during his time in Triple-A this season. With Ryan Yarbrough needed in the rotation, Headrick will give manager Aaron Boone a second lefty in the bullpen.

The Yankees placed Cruz on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right shoulder inflammation.

Cruz felt a tug in his right trap area recently, which had left him unavailable to pitch. An MRI ruled out structural damage, but he was given a cortisone injection to combat inflammation. According to Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record, Cruz was able to throw off flat ground Thursday despite landing on the IL, so he should have a good chance at being ready to go when he's first eligible for activation June 3.

Garrett gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning Wednesday to record his 11th hold of the season in a win over the Red Sox.

The right-hander is one off the NL lead in holds, trailing the Padres' Jason Adam, the Reds' Tony Santillan and the Brewers' Abner Uribe. Garrett hasn't been quite as dominant this season as he was in his breakout 2024, but he still sports a 0.95 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 19:1 K:BB through 19 innings as a key member of the Mets' setup crew ahead of closer Edwin Diaz.