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Yankees DFA Cade Winquest to Clear Space for Luis Gil Return
sports1 day ago

Yankees DFA Cade Winquest to Clear Space for Luis Gil Return

New York designated Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest for assignment to create a roster spot for the recall of Luis Gil, who is slated to start Friday against the Rays. With a 13-pitcher limit and a four-man rotation, the Yankees opted to part with Winquest rather than a more trusted reliever. Winquest, 25, didn’t pitch in the majors over his two-week stint and had a rough spring. He now faces five days to be traded or placed on waivers; if unclaimed, he would be offered back to the Cardinals. He previously spent his career in St. Louis and posted a 3.99 ERA across 106 minor-league innings last year.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bullpen#cade-winquest#luis-gil
Giants unveil 2026 Opening Day roster, DFA Matos and surprise Oliva on the squad
sports16 days ago

Giants unveil 2026 Opening Day roster, DFA Matos and surprise Oliva on the squad

San Francisco announced its 26-man Opening Day roster for 2026, with Luis Matos designated for assignment and Jared Oliva earning a surprising spot. Daniel Susac is the backup catcher; Keaton Winn and Caleb Kilian secure bullpen roles (Michael Fulmer to AAA) and Reiver Sanmartín is on the 60-day IL to clear space. The roster features Bader, Encarnación, Jung Hoo Lee, Oliva and Ramos in the outfield; Adames, Arráez, Chapman, Devers, Koss and Schmitt in the infield; starting pitchers Houser, Mahle, Ray, Roupp, Webb; and right-handed relievers Brubaker, Butto, Kilian, Walker, Winn, plus lefties Borucki, Gage, Miller. Tonight’s game vs. the Yankees at 5:05 p.m. PT.

via McCovey Chronicles|
#bullpen#giants#mlb
Fuentes Slotted in Braves Opening Day Bullpen
sports21 days ago

Fuentes Slotted in Braves Opening Day Bullpen

Didier Fuentes earned a spot on the Braves’ Opening Day roster in a relief role as Atlanta navigates rotation depth after injuries. With a top four of Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, Spencer Strider and Grant Holmes, and Bryce Elder and Jose Suarez likely in the running for the fifth starter, Fuentes’ strong Grapefruit League showing — nine spotless innings with 0 hits, 0 walks and 17 strikeouts — suggests multi-inning relief potential and possible future starts.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#braves#bullpen#didier-fuentes
Mike Vasil Heads to Tommy John, Out for White Sox in 2026
sports24 days ago

Mike Vasil Heads to Tommy John, Out for White Sox in 2026

White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2026 season after elbow soreness in spring training. In 2025 he logged 101 innings over 47 appearances (including 3 starts) with a 2.50 ERA as a bulk-relief option, though advanced metrics were less favorable. With Vasil sidelined, Chicago will look to bullpen candidates such as Sean Newcomb, Erick Fedde, Chris Murphy and Tyler Gilbert, while Vasil accrues a full year of service time and remains controllable for at least four more years when he returns in 2027, with minor-league options intact.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#bullpen#chicago-white-sox
Relief-arm readiness could swing USA vs. Venezuela in the WBC
sports25 days ago

Relief-arm readiness could swing USA vs. Venezuela in the WBC

In a high-stakes WBC clash, Venezuela’s upset of Japan put them on a collision course with Team USA in Miami. The deciding factor is bullpen availability: if Venezuela can deploy its top relievers, it holds the edge; otherwise the Americans’ deeper lineup and fresher arms could tilt things in their favor. Starting pitching is close, with McLean vs. Rodriguez, and predictions vary—from Venezuela 6, USA 3 to USA 7, Venezuela 1—highlighting a tight, bullpen-driven battle.

via The New York Times|
#bullpen#pitching#sports
WBC Quarterfinals Spark Drama as Berrios MRI Clouds Opening Day
sports28 days ago

WBC Quarterfinals Spark Drama as Berrios MRI Clouds Opening Day

Three storylines to watch this weekend: the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals feature Korea vs. the Dominican Republic with Hyun Jin Ryu and Cristopher Sánchez and the USA vs. Canada with Michael Soroka and Logan Webb; Jose Berríos was diagnosed with elbow inflammation via MRI and scratched from a WBC start, raising questions about his Opening Day status; and the MLB free-agent market continues to move slowly but steadily, with Danny Coulombe and Jalen Beeks signing while big names like Jesse Winker, Wilmer Flores, Lucas Giolito and Rowdy Tellez remain available two weeks from Opening Day.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#bullpen#free-agency
Red Sox Add Veteran Lefty Coulombe to One-Year Bullpen Deal
sports29 days ago

Red Sox Add Veteran Lefty Coulombe to One-Year Bullpen Deal

Boston signed left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe to a one-year, $1 million deal, providing bullpen depth as Romy Gonzalez lands on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder issue. The 36-year-old posted a 2.30 ERA over 43 innings last season with the Twins and Rangers, with a 24.4% strikeout rate and 13.1% swinging-strike rate, continuing a string of sub-3.00 ERAs. He relies on a 90 mph fastball and a mid-80s cutter, offering a platoon-neutral profile that leans on command against lefties; he’ll slot into Boston’s middle-relief group behind Aroldis Chapman. The Sox still have other left-handed options in camp, including Morán and Samaniego, while Rule 5 pick Ryan Watson is a longer shot to break camp.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bullpen#coulombe#left-handed
White Sox land Domínguez on two-year bullpen upgrade
sports2 months ago

White Sox land Domínguez on two-year bullpen upgrade

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with reliever Seranthony Domínguez to bolster a rebuilt bullpen. A former setup man who has rebuilt after Tommy John surgery and added a splitter/curve last season, Domínguez could contribute in late innings and possibly close. The signing comes as Chicago reshapes its roster (including trading Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets to free payroll) and will require a corresponding 40-man roster move to finalize.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bullpen#chicago-white-sox#free-agent
Twins Re-sign Taylor Rogers to Bolster bullpen on a one-year deal
sports2 months ago

Twins Re-sign Taylor Rogers to Bolster bullpen on a one-year deal

The Minnesota Twins brought back left-hander Taylor Rogers on a one-year, $2 million contract to shore up a bullpen that was decimated by last year’s trades. Rogers, a former Twin and 2021 All-Star closer, posted a 3.38 ERA with a 24% strikeout rate across 50 2/3 innings in 2025 but showed command issues and a decline in velocity. The move reintroduces a veteran arm to a bullpen with uncertainty and could pave the way for adding another reliever as the Twins rebuild their relief corps.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bullpen#mlb#reliever
Dodgers' bullpen falters again despite Ohtani's strong outing
sports6 months ago

Dodgers' bullpen falters again despite Ohtani's strong outing

Shohei Ohtani pitched effectively in his final regular-season start, but the Dodgers' bullpen collapsed in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks, highlighting ongoing issues. The team is preparing for the postseason, with questions about their pitching rotation and bullpen stability, and the return of rookie Roki Sasaki is anticipated to bolster their bullpen.

via Los Angeles Times|
#arizona-diamondbacks#bullpen#dodgers