MLB Player News
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Tyler Rogers RP | TOR
Giants' Tyler Rogers: Earns second win of 2025
Rogers (2-0) earned the win during Thursday's 6-5 victory over Milwaukee, allowing a hit and striking out three in a scoreless inning.
Rogers entered the game in the eighth frame, striking out the first two batters he faced before giving up a single to Garrett Mitchell. However, Rogers kept his composure and struck out the final batter before San Francisco's offense scored two runs. The veteran reliever was efficient in the win, throwing 13 of his 16 pitches for strikes. The right-hander has been impressive over 14 appearances, recording a 0.68 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and a 13:2 K:BB with seven holds across 13.1 innings.
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Locks down sixth save
Jansen secured the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh after allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.
Jansen poured in 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes, and he got Oneil Cruz to line out to end the game while the possible tying run was on first base. The 37-year-old right-hander has looked very sharp in the early going, giving up just five hits and two walks with eight punchouts while converting each of his six save chances over eight shutout innings to open the campaign. With Ben Joyce (shoulder) also on the injured list, Jansen is being relied upon even more for high-leverage work.
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Felix Bautista RP | BAL
Orioles' Felix Bautista: Earns third save
Bautista collected the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Nationals, allowing one hit while striking out a batter in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not issue a walk.
Bautista was brought in for the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He needed 19 pitches (12 strikes) to make it through the frame, highlighted by a four-pitch punchout of James Wood to open the ninth. Bautista has earned a save in three of his last four outings and has not yielded a run over his last five games.
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Jalen Beeks RP | TEX
Diamondbacks' Jalen Beeks: Exits after comebacker
Beeks was struck in the left arm by a comebacker and exited Thursday's game against the Rays, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Beeks managed to get the out on the play but was removed quickly thereafter. The severity of the injury is unclear, but it would be bad news for an already shorthanded Arizona bullpen if Beeks misses any additional time.
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A.J. Puk RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' A.J. Puk: Likely facing extended absence
Puk (elbow) is unlikely to pitch for at least a couple of months, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
The Diamondbacks have not officially announced a timeline for Puk, who is awaiting word from two orthopedic doctors as to the severity of his elbow injury. However, team officials have spoken as if they are preparing for Puk to be sidelined for a lengthy period, and potentially the rest of the season. His absence will likely solidify Justin Martinez's role as the closer, though Kevin Ginkel (shoulder) is also nearing a return.
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Tyler Gilbert RP | CHW
White Sox's Tyler Gilbert: Serving as opener Friday
Gilbert will serve as the White Sox's opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Athletics,Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Gilbert will be making his first MLB start since the 2022 season Friday, likely covering the first 1-to-3 innings of the game before giving way to Sean Burke, who had previously been in line to start in the series opener in Sacramento. Over his six appearances out of the bullpen this season, Gilbert has covered 5.2 innings while allowing five earned runs on five hits and three walks.
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Gerson Garabito SP | MIL
Rangers' Gerson Garabito: Back in majors
Garabito was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers on Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Garabito earned a roster spot out of spring training but was optioned to Round Rock on April 8. He'll return to the majors Thursday with Kumar Rocker (shoulder) sidelined and will likely pitch in long relief out of the bullpen.
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Camilo Doval RP | NYY
Giants' Camilo Doval: Grabs fifth save
Doval earned the save in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Brewers, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a strikeout.
Doval entered the ninth inning tasked with preserving the Giants' one-run lead. He issued a walk to Caleb Durbin and a double to Christian Yelich, but Doval was able to get Rhys Hoskins to fly out to come away with the save. Doval is up to five saves on the season, three of which have come over his last three outings, and he's tied with Ryan Walker for most saves on the Giants. Doval has a 2.25 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB over 12 innings this season.
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Justin Lawrence RP | PIT
Pirates' Justin Lawrence: Dealing with elbow issue
Lawrence was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Lawrence has been a key piece of the Pirates' bullpen, maintaining a 0.79 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 11.1 innings to begin the season. It's unclear how long he will be sidelined, but Mike Burrows is set to slot in as a replacement relief arm.