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Brad Brach

MLB Relief Pitcher #47

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Braves released RHP Brad Brach.

Brach signed a minor league contract with the Braves last March and didn’t end up reaching the majors for Atlanta. The 36-year-old veteran righty reliever posted a lackluster 4.88 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 26/10 K/BB ratio across 24 innings (21 appearances) for Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Steven Matz

TB Relief Pitcher #32

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Steven Matz was roughed up for four runs over three innings on Tuesday in a loss to the Rays.

Matz was burned by the long ball in this one, serving up round-trippers to Elly De La Cruz, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Dane Myers. He’s coughed up five homers already in just 24 1/3 innings. The 34-year-old lefty has struggled to work into deep into starts, pitching beyond the fifth inning just twice in five starts. He’ll carry a pedestrian 4.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 25/10 K/BB ratio into a road matchup against the Guardians on Monday.

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Expect closer by committee with Diaz sidelined

April 21, 2026 02:13 PM

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Wyatt Langford

TEX Left Fielder #36
Wyatt Langford was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Pirates with right forearm tightness.

Langford was replaced in left field by Ezequiel Duran after going 0-for-1 with a walk and his third stolen base of the season. It’s worth noting that the issue isn’t related to the minor quad issue that caused him to miss three games earlier this month. There should be an update on his status shortly.
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Source: Jeff Wilson

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Jake Fraley

TB Right Fielder #17

Jake Fraley was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Reds with a right leg contusion.

Fraley left the contest with Tampa Bay trailing by nine runs in the sixth inning. The 30-year-old corner outfielder is presumably day-to-day heading into Wednesday’s series finale.

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Source: Marc Topkin

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Tanner Scott

LAD Relief Pitcher #66
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters he’ll go with a closer-by-committee approach while Edwin Díaz (elbow) is out until the second half.

Roberts refused to name a set closer but did speculate that Scott might get the most save opportunities. The 31-year-old lefty has gotten off to an excellent start this season and has had success in the ninth inning at previous stops. It’s possible Alex Vesia or Blake Treinen will vulture the occasional save chance, but Scott appears in line to take over the closing role until Díaz returns from elbow surgery in the second half of the year.
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A.J. Puk

AZ Relief Pitcher #33

A.J. Puk (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday at Chase Field.

Puk told reporters afterwards that he’s completed four bullpen sessions during his rehabilitation process from last year’s Tommy John surgery. He also added that he could potentially be ready to return to Arizona’s high-leverage mix by late May.

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Source: Alex Weiner

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Daniel Palencia

CHC Relief Pitcher #48
Daniel Palencia (oblique) underwent an MRI that revealed a lat strain.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters Palencia is responding well to treatment and there’s a chance he could be activated in two weeks. The 26-year-old closer hit the shelf last Friday with what was believed to be an oblique strain, but additional imaging revealed a shoulder issue. The fact that he’s going to be cleared to resume throwing and the club doesn’t believe it’s a major issue is reassuring. Caleb Thielbar is the favorite to close for the Cubs until his absence.
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Source: Patrick Mooney

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Cody Bradford

TEX Starting Pitcher #61

Cody Bradford has been shut down from throwing with renewed elbow tightness.

Bradford hasn’t thrown for two weeks as a result of renewed tightness in his surgically-repaired elbow, but a followup MRI didn’t reveal any structural damage. The 28-year-old lefty is still rehabbing from last year’s Tommy John surgery. This latest setback pushes his return timetable back even further, but he’s expected to resume throwing at some point soon.

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Source: Jeff Wilson

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Tyler Wade

FA 2nd Baseman #14
Rangers released INF/OF Tyler Wade.

Wade was in Rangers camp as a non-roster invitee. The versatile 31-year-old was cut loose after hitting .226 in 16 games for Triple-A Round Rock over the past few weeks.
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Dustin Harris

HOU Left Fielder #38
Dustin Harris left Tuesday’s game against the Guardians following a hit by pitch.

The Astros can’t afford another hit to their outfield depth. Harris was hit by a pitch on the left hand during a fifth-inning at-bat before leaving the contest. Journeyman reserve outfielder Daniel Johnson, who signed a minor league contract literally two days ago, took over in left field. You can’t make this stuff up.
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Source: Matthew Kawahara

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Spencer Horwitz

PIT 1st Baseman #2
Spencer Horwitz was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Rangers with neck discomfort.

Ryan O’Hearn takes over at first base with Jake Mangum heading out to right field. Horwitz is presumably day-to-day for now. There should be an update on his status following the contest.
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Source: Pittsburgh Pirates

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