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Justin MartinezFires clean ninth inning in return
PArizona Diamondbacks
April 23, 2025
Martinez (shoulder) returned to the mound in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Rays, striking out one during a clean ninth inning.
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Mason MillerNails down seventh save
PSacramento Athletics
April 23, 2025
Miller collected the save in Wednesday's win over the Rangers after allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning, striking out three.
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Dennis SantanaNotches third save
PPittsburgh Pirates
April 23, 2025
Santana surrendered one hit and zero walks while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning to collect a save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Angels.
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Camilo DovalSteps in for fourth save Wednesday
PSan Francisco Giants
April 23, 2025
Doval picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Brewers after recording two outs in the ninth inning, striking out one.
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Porter HodgeTallies first save
PChicago Cubs
April 23, 2025
Hodge struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to collect his first save of the season in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Dodgers.
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David BednarWorking as setup man
PPittsburgh Pirates
April 23, 2025
Bednar struck out two without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold Wednesday against the Angels.
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Josh HaderEscapes with seventh save
PHouston Astros
April 23, 2025
Hader allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out two batters.
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Ryan PresslyBattling knee problems
PChicago Cubs
Knee
April 23, 2025
Pressly had his right knee drained Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Kevin GinkelSet for rehab assignment
PArizona Diamondbacks
Shoulder
April 23, 2025
Ginkel (shoulder) threw 24 pitches in an extended spring training game Monday, MLB.com reports.
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Emilio PaganNails down fifth save
PCincinnati Reds
April 23, 2025
Pagan worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his fifth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Marlins.
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Fraser EllardStarting rehab assignment Thursday
PChicago White Sox
Hamstring
April 23, 2025
Ellard (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
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Hunter HarveyProgressing in recovery
PKansas City Royals
Shoulder
April 23, 2025
Harvey (shoulder) played catch Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Jose LeclercOut with lat strain
PSacramento Athletics
Lat
April 23, 2025
Leclerc was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right lat strain.
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Edwin DiazInjury classified as cramp
PNew York Mets
Hip
April 23, 2025
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said after Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Phillies that Diaz left the game with a left hip cramp, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. "We'll see what we got," Mendoza said, in reference to Diaz's injury.
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Edwin DiazExits with possible hip injury
PNew York Mets
Hip
April 23, 2025
Diaz was removed from Wednesday's appearance against the Phillies in the 10th inning due to a possible hip injury, SNY.tv reports.
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Emmanuel ClaseTending to shoulder issue
PCleveland Guardians
Shoulder
April 23, 2025
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Wednesday that Clase experienced some shoulder discomfort after his most recent appearance in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Pirates, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
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Anthony BenderCollects second hold
PMiami Marlins
April 23, 2025
Bender gave up a hit in a scoreless eighth inning to record his second hold of the season in Tuesday's win over the Reds.
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Lucas ErcegReturns to mound Tuesday
PKansas City Royals
April 23, 2025
Erceg (foot) collected a hold and tossed a perfect frame in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rockies in 11 innings.
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Carlos EstevezCharged with blown save
PKansas City Royals
April 23, 2025
Estevez was charged with a blown save after allowing three runs on one hit and three walks Tuesday against the Rockies. He did not record a strikeout.
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Justin MartinezBattling shoulder fatigue
PArizona Diamondbacks
Shoulder
April 23, 2025
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Martinez is dealing with right shoulder fatigue, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
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Luke JacksonCollects seventh save
PTexas Rangers
April 23, 2025
Jackson worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his seventh save of the season in an 8-5 win over the A's.
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Jhoan DuranEarns shaky save
PMinnesota Twins
April 23, 2025
Duran earned his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the White Sox, allowing one run on a hit and two walks while striking out a batter.
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Jose LeclercDealing with sore shoulder
PSacramento Athletics
Shoulder
April 22, 2025
Leclerc was taken out of Tuesday's game against Texas due to right shoulder soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Tanner ScottServes up game-tying homer vs. Cubs
PLos Angeles Dodgers
April 22, 2025
Scott blew the save Tuesday against the Cubs after giving up a solo home run in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
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Calvin FaucherEarns second save
PMiami Marlins
April 22, 2025
Faucher struck out one batter in a perfect inning and picked up a save against the Reds on Tuesday.
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