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 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

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.

Cleveland Guardians har förstärkt bullpen genom att skriva kontrakt med högerhänta Colin Holderman för ett år. Holderman, som nyligen non-tenderades av Pittsburgh Pirates, tar med sig Major League-erfarenhet med en karriär-ERA på 4.13. Flytten adresserar Clevelands behov av reliefkastning enligt manager Stephen Vogt.

6 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

Toronto Blue Jays har outrightat högerhandsrelievern Yariel Rodríguez från sin 40-mannaroster efter att han klarat waivers oclaimad. 28-åringen stannar i organisationen men måste tjäna sig tillbaka till majors. Detta öppnar en rosterplats inför MLB Winter Meetings.