MLB Player News
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Matthew Boyd SP | CHC
Cubs' Matthew Boyd: Lengthy outing in eighth win
Boyd (8-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over seven innings against the Guardians. He struck out five.
Boyd kept the Guardians' offense in check Tuesday, spinning seven strong innings to earn his second consecutive win and third victory in his past four starts. The veteran left-hander has put together an impressive 2025 campaign, posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 98.2 innings across 17 starts. While he doesn't overpower hitters (averaging 93.1 mph on his fastball), Boyd has found success by commanding the zone and effectively mixing his changeup and slider to minimize hard contact and deliver consistent outings.
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Grant Holmes SP | ATL
Braves' Grant Holmes: Dominant showing in no-decision
Holmes didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Angels, allowing three hits and three walks in six scoreless innings. He struck out 10.
Holmes racked up double-digit strikeouts for the second time in his last four starts, generating a remarkable 27 whiffs in the process. The right-hander has managed to fan at least nine in four of his last seven outings, turning in two scoreless appearances during this span. Holmes has been a strong fantasy contributor with a 3.04 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 87:28 K:BB over his last 12 starts (68 frames), and his next assignment is slated for this weekend at home versus the Orioles.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto SP | LAD
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Goes seven innings in win
Yamamoto (8-6) allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings to earn the win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Yamamoto has taken advantage of a pair of favorable matchups, allowing a total of one run on four hits and two walks over 12 innings combined against the Rockies and White Sox. The right-hander should be gaining some confidence from these outings after a shaky stretch against tougher opponents earlier in June. Yamamoto has a 2.51 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 109:32 K:BB through 96.2 innings over 17 starts this season.
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Zac Gallen SP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Strikes out 10 in win
Gallen (6-9) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and struck out 10 without walking a batter over seven innings to earn the win over the Giants on Tuesday.
Gallen had allowed at least four runs in eight of his previous nine starts, pitching to a 6.97 ERA in that span. He was much better Tuesday, overcoming a shaky second inning to put together one of his best starts of the season. Gallen's extended slump is still evident in his 5.45 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 98:42 K:BB through 104 innings, but he could turn things around, as those ratios are the worst of his career. The right-hander will look to build some positive momentum in his next start, tentatively scheduled for this weekend at home versus the Royals.
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Edward Cabrera SP | MIA
Marlins' Edward Cabrera: Delivers scoreless outing
Cabrera (3-2) allowed two hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings Tuesday, striking out six and earning a win over Minnesota.
Cabrera gave up one extra-base hit and let only two runners reach scoring position during his impressive outing Tuesday. It was his third scoreless outing of the year and his first time completing at least seven frames. He tossed 58 of 93 pitches for strikes and forced 14 whiffs, including six each with his changeup and slider. Cabrera owns a 3.41 ERA with a 75:30 K:BB across 71.1 frames. He's produced a stellar 2.05 ERA in 52.2 innings since the start of May. Cabrera's next outing is lined up to be at home against the Brewers this weekend.
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Matt Waldron SP | SD
Padres' Matt Waldron: Headed to Triple-A
The Padres are expected to option Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Waldron will be the roster casualty necessary to make room for Eduarniel Nunez, who is set to be selected from El Paso on Wednesday. Waldron struggled mightily during his season debut Monday, during which he gave up four runs in 4.2 innings, and he's put up a 5.24 ERA and 1.54 WHIP through 22.1 frames in Triple-A.
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Eduarniel Nunez RP | ATH
Padres' Eduarniel Nunez: Expected to be called up Wednesday
Nunez is set to be called up from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nunez will join the Padres ahead of the team's doubleheader with the Phillies. The right-hander has pitched 7.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out 11 batters in seven appearances with El Paso since being promoted from Double-A San Antonio on June 10. Matt Waldron is expected to be sent down to El Paso in order to make room for Nunez with the big-league club.
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Blake Snell SP | LAD
Dodgers' Blake Snell: Set to face hitters
Snell (shoulder) is expected to face live hitters Wednesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
Snell will officially face live batters for the first time since April, when he was placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Manager Dave Roberts said the left-hander was "not close" to facing hitters when asked about Snell's status last Friday, so it appears as if the southpaw is further along in his recovery process than his skipper anticipated. The Dodgers have no reason to rush Snell back to the mound, but if all goes well Wednesday, he could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the coming weeks.
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Tyler Glasnow SP | LAD
Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow: Ramping up workload
Glasnow (shoulder) is expected to ramp up to 75 pitches in his next rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
Glasnow threw 66 pitches over 2.1 innings, surrendering five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three batters in his latest rehab outing Friday. The right-hander is now expected to up his pitch count slightly in what could be his final rehab start according to manager Dave Roberts. Glasnow has been slowly working his way back from right shoulder inflammation, which has sidelined him since late April. The 31-year-old appears to have a chance to return to action with the Dodgers prior to the All-Star break.
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Chris Sale SP | ATL
Braves' Chris Sale: Moves to 60-day IL
Atlanta transferred Sale (ribs) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Sale landed on the injured list in late June due to a ribcage fracture. Manager Brian Snitker said last week that the team still expects Sale to return before the end of the season, though the left-hander's move to the 60-day IL ensures that won't be back until at least Aug. 20. The team acquired Hunter Stratton from Pittsburgh on Tuesday, replacing Sale on the 40-man roster, and Didier Fuentes will likely remain Atlanta's fifth starter going forward.