Bullpen

Houston Astros left-handed reliever Bennett Sousa strained his left oblique during last Thursday's Grapefruit League outing against the Nationals and will begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Manager Joe Espada said Sousa will be sidelined until the pain subsides. The injury creates opportunities for other relievers in the bullpen.

14 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Edwin Uceta is recovering from a right shoulder injury and threw his first bullpen session since early Spring Training, though he will not be ready for Opening Day. Manager Kevin Cash expressed encouragement about Uceta's progress, which could see him return to the bullpen in early April. The Rays also secured a 9-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in a Spring Training game featuring several bullpen candidates.

Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates has agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to reports. The 38-year-old veteran joins a bullpen bolstered by recent signings of Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz. While the team has not confirmed the deal, it marks another bounce-back opportunity for Yates after a challenging 2025 season with the Dodgers.

23 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their bullpen by signing right-hander Jacob Webb to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The 32-year-old reliever, who posted a 3.00 ERA with the Texas Rangers last season, adds depth alongside recent acquisitions from his former team. This move comes as the Cubs continue their offseason preparations ahead of Spring Training.

Os Cleveland Guardians adicionaram profundidade ao bullpen ao assinar o arremessador destro Colin Holderman por um contrato de um ano. Holderman, recentemente não renovado pelos Pittsburgh Pirates, traz experiência na Major League com ERA de carreira de 4.13. A movimentação atende à necessidade de arremessadores de relevo de Cleveland, identificada pelo manager Stephen Vogt.

06 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Os Toronto Blue Jays enviaram o relevista destro Yariel Rodríguez diretamente para fora do elenco de 40 homens após ele passar por waivers sem ser reclamado. O jogador de 28 anos permanece na organização, mas precisa reconquistar seu lugar nas maiores. Essa jogada abre uma vaga no elenco antes das Reuniões de Inverno da MLB.