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Michael Plassmeyer

TEX Relief Pitcher #49

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Rangers signed LHP Michael Plassmeyer to a minor league contract.

Plassmeyer joins the Rangers after spending the 2024 season in the Pirates’ organization. The southpaw did have an 86/13 K/BB, which is good, but also a 7.93 ERA for Triple-A Indianapolis, which is not. He’ll complete for a bullpen spot in spring training, but is more likely to be fodder in Triple-A for Texas.

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Kade Strowd

AZ Relief Pitcher #24

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Diamondbacks recalled RHP Kade Strowd from Triple-A Reno.

Strowd had a 1.71 ERA in 25 games with the Orioles last year, but was at a 4.95 ERA in 20 appearances with (admittedly a hitting environment) Reno, walking 16 in 20 innings with a 1.80 WHIP. He’ll likely have a low-leverage role for the time being.

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Judge seeing specialist for 'nagging' rib bruise

June 3, 2026 01:51 PM

The New York Yankees could be facing time without reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, who is seeing a specialist for an upper rib bone bruise he is thought to have suffered May 3.

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Taylor Clarke

AZ Relief Pitcher #45

Diamondbacks placed RHP Taylor Clarke on the bereavement list.

It’s actually a pretty big loss for the Diamondbacks in the short term, as the veteran had a 1.73 ERA in 26 innings, striking out 13 and walking just four over 28 appearances. Clarke appears to have figured out something over the past two seasons as he’s drastically cut his walk rate.

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Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno.

Pfaadt will need to get stretched out as a starter to rejoin the rotation, and this figures to be a somewhat lengthy assignment in light of that news. Pfaadt wasn’t exactly helping the team in the bullpen anyway, as he had just two holds while allowing four home runs and 13 earned runs in 15 innings.

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Jose Trevino

CIN Catcher #35

Reds sent C Jose Trevino (hamstring) on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville.

He’s been on the injured list since May 17. Once healthy, Trevino figures to replace PJ Higgins as the Reds backup catcher. Again.

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Corey Seager

TEX Shortstop #5

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports Corey Seager (back) is expected to rejoin the Rangers this weekend.

Seager began a rehab assignment on Tuesday in Double-A and doesn’t look to need much more time to get his feet wet. He could potentially be available for Friday’s game against the Guardians.

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Eduarniel Núñez

BAL Relief Pitcher

Orioles designated RHP Eduarniel Núñez for assignment.

Acquired in mid-May from the Athletics for cash considerations, the Orioles decided they’d rather pay out more considerations for Kyle Nicolas than move forward with Núñez on the roster. What could have changed the way Baltimore feels about Núñez? Our guess is the 15.75 ERA in four innings — along with eight walks — for Triple-A Norfolk since reporting. There’s probably a better chance he gets through waivers this time.

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Kyle Nicolas

BAL Relief Pitcher #62

Orioles acquired RHP Kyle Nicolas from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations; optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Nicolas, a former Pirate, had been in the Reds organization only since early March. 17 walks in 15 2/3 innings at Triple-A Louisville says there’s still a lot to work on in the minor leagues. The 27-year-old will try to get back on track with the Tides.

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Tyler Samaniego

BOS Starting Pitcher #78

Red Sox optioned LHP Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester.

An unsuccessful appearance as an opener against the Guardians pushed Samaniego’s ERA to 2.66 on the season, and he threw 34 pitches on Tuesday, so the Red Sox opted for a fresher arm. Samaniego’s 1.47 WHIP is a little high, but otherwise he doesn’t appear to have much to prove in the minors. This is just how lower-roster relievers are shuttled about these days.

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Tommy Kahnle

BOS Relief Pitcher #43

Red Sox selected the contract of RHP Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A Worcester.

No real reason to rush out and grab Kahnle in saves-only leagues or even holds leagues for the time being, but he could eventually push himself up the pecking order in Boston’s bullpen after posting a 1.40 ERA in 19 1/3 innings pitched at Worcester.

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Trevor Story

BOS Shortstop #10

Red Sox transferred IF Trevor Story (abdominal) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

This is a procedural move to add a 40-man roster spot for Tommy Kahnle. Story’s timeline was listed as 8-12 weeks after he underwent sports hernia surgery in late May and the 60-day IL should not alter that timeline in any respect. v

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