MLB Player News
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Dylan Cease SP | SD
Padres' Dylan Cease: Done in by fourth frame
Cease (2-6) took the loss against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out nine batters over five innings.
Cease began his outing on fire, striking out the first five batters he faced. However, the right-hander gave up a run in the third on a pair of Dodgers doubles. San Diego reclaimed a one-run lead in the top of the fourth, but Cease couldn't hold it long -- he gave up six knocks (five of which were singles) and hit a batter in the fourth frame as Los Angeles emerged with five runs. There was lots to like about Cease's outing -- he notched nine punchouts and 15 whiffs -- but the veteran pitcher continues to be an enigma. He has an excellent 47:12 K:BB over 33.2 innings across his past six starts, but he's also gone 1-4 during that stretch while posting a mediocre 4.81 ERA and 1.31 WHIP.
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Carson Palmquist SP | COL
Rockies' Carson Palmquist: Gives up four runs
Palmquist allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in 4.2 innings during Monday's 6-4 win over the Nationals.
After a short trip to the minors, Palmquist came back and did not factor in the decision, departing in a one-run game. The 24-year-old has only made it through five innings once this season and has struggled when called upon, pitching to a 7.76 ERA in 26.2 innings over six appearances.
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Taijuan Walker SP | PHI
Phillies' Taijuan Walker: Filling middle-relief role
Walker threw a clean sixth inning, fanning one during Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.
Since moving to the bullpen for the second time this season, Walker has worked primarily as a middle reliever for the Phillies. The veteran right-hander has tossed a single inning in each of his last five outings, giving up two runs during that span. Through 11 frames (seven appearances) as a reliever this year, Walker owns a strong 3.27 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB with a save plus a hold.
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Jake Irvin SP | WAS
Nationals' Jake Irvin: Good effort leads to no-decision
Irvin settled for the no-decision after throwing six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five during Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies.
Irvin delivered a quality start for the first time in his last four tries, a nice step in the right direction. He had a good three-start stretch prior to his cold streak, allowing just five runs over that time. The 28-year-old will need to cut down on the home runs after allowing another one Monday, now up to 13 total on the year in his 15 starts. The right-hander has a steep challenge ahead of him as he is lined up to face the Dodgers in his next start.
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Mick Abel SP | MIN
Phillies' Mick Abel: Cruises to second win
Abel (2-0) picked up the win Monday at Miami, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out three.
The rookie right-hander had no issues limiting a subpar Marlins offense, completing his five frames in a tidy 77 pitches, 50 of which were strikes. The only blemish on Abel's line came via a Connor Norby single in the second inning. Through his first 20.1 innings, Abel now sports a 2.21 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB. His 1.8 BB/9 in the majors so far is especially impressive given that he has pitched at 4.1 BB/9 in 57 innings at Triple-A this season. The 23-year-old lines up to make his next start at home against the Mets this weekend.
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Sandy Alcantara SP | MIA
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara: Saddled with eighth loss
Alcantara (3-8) took the loss in Monday's game against the Phillies. He allowed two runs on five hits and one walk over five innings with five strikeouts.
Despite the loss, the Miami right-hander continued his recent string of solid performance in this 100-pitch outing. Alcantara held the Philadelphia lineup in check, as both runs he allowed came on solo homers -- one by Trea Turner in the first and the other by Max Kepler in the fourth. After opening the season with a ghastly 8.47 ERA through 51 innings, Alcantara has been significantly better over his last three starts, pitching to a 2.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 17 innings. He is currently slated to make his next start against Atlanta at home this weekend.
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Yu Darvish SP | SD
Padres' Yu Darvish: Moved to 60-day IL
The Padres transferred Darvish (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
The transaction won't affect Darvish's timeline for a return, as he's already spent more than two months on the shelf while waiting to make his 2025 debut for the Padres. The right-hander's move to the 60-day IL will clear a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Bryce Johnson, whose contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso. Darvish was able to make a rehab start with Triple-A El Paso on May 14, but after he experienced renewed soreness in his elbow coming out of that appearance, he was shut down from throwing for about two weeks. The veteran right-hander has since resumed ramping up again and most recently threw a 40-pitch simulated game Saturday, so he could soon be cleared to head back out on a rehab assignment. Darvish looks to be a candidate to return to the San Diego rotation in late June or early July.
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Braxton Garrett SP | MIA
Marlins' Braxton Garrett: Begins throwing program
Garrett (elbow) played catch Monday for the first time since having UCL revision surgery with an internal brace on his left elbow in December, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Garrett took the first major step in what will be a lengthy rehab process. He will be sidelined for the entire 2025 season but could be ready in time for Opening Day in 2026 if he can avoid any setbacks in the coming months.
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Justin Verlander SP | SF
Giants' Justin Verlander: Rejoining rotation Wednesday
Verlander (pectoral) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Verlander completed a 65-pitch simulated game last Wednesday and a bullpen session Saturday, clearing the way for his return to the Giants rotation. He will be skipping a rehab assignment and will likely be looking at a maximum of around 80 pitches Wednesday versus Cleveland. Verlander has posted a 4.33 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 41:21 K:BB across 52 innings this season and is still looking for his first win.
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Thomas White SP | MIA
Marlins' Thomas White: Promoted to Double-A
The Marlins promoted White from High-A Beloit to Double-A Pensacola on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
White missed some time at Beloit with a finger injury but has been excellent when healthy, posting a 2.83 ERA and 53:17 K:BB over 35 innings covering nine starts. He's been especially sharp since returning in late May following a brief stint on the 7-day injured list, turning in a 16:1 K:BB over 10 frames in three outings. White is one of the better left-handed pitching prospects in baseball and has now reached the Double-A level at 20 years of age.