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Etzel, who is the Rays’ 28th-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is currently hitting .230/.360/.347 with five home runs and 17 steals in 56 games for Double-A Montgomery. His calling cards are his speed and plate discipline since he stole 45 bases in 119 games last season and currently sports a 17.2 percent walk rate this year. Perhaps the Marlins are able to turn that into something useful at the big league level.

Soto took the mound in the ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead against the Athletics. He worked around two hits, striking out two batters to secure the win for the Pirates with his 11th save to go with a 3.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 37/12 K/BB ratio across 31 1/3 innings.

Keller loaded the bases on three walks in the first inning before Zack Gelof cleared them all with a base hit. Lawrence Butler followed with a double to make it a four-run first inning for the A’s. Keller settled in to pitch into the sixth before giving up solo homer to Gelof. That would do it for Keller, ending his day with one out in the sixth with seven strikeouts. The 30-year-old right-hander will take a 5.25 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 65/31 K/BB ratio across 82 1/3 innings into a start against the Mariners in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Perkins held the Pirates scoreless through three innings, then gave up a run on two hits in the fourth. He then stranded two runners in the fifth before giving up a solo homer to Bryan Reynolds to lead off the sixth. The following batter would reach on a hit, and that would be the day for Perkins, departing at 85 pitches with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old right-hander will take a 6.15 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 49/14 K/BB ratio across 41 innings into a start against the Angels in Sacramento on Sunday.

Raleigh came up big on his first day back with the Mariners. With the bases loaded in the seventh inning in a tie game, he delivered a base hit to drive in two runners to give Seattle the lead. The two runs would prove to be the difference in the win. The 29-year-old slugger is now hitting .165/.249/.317 with seven homers and 20 RBI across 185 plate appearances.

Muñoz was called on in the ninth inning to close out the game with a two-run lead. He worked around a base hit, striking out one batter to secure the win for the Mariners and his 11th save of the season. Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief after he departed Sunday’s game with a trainer due to lower back tightness.

Gilbert surrendered a run on two hits in the first inning. He then settled in nicely, dominating over six more shutout frames while collecting a season-high ten strikeouts on an impressive 19 whiffs. The 29-year-old right-hander will take a 3.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 92/20 K/BB ratio across 86 2/3 innings into a start against the Red Sox in Seattle on Sunday.

Young kept the Mariners scoreless through two innings, then gave up a run on two walks and a hit in the third. It was the only run Young allowed through six innings before he allowed the first two runners to reach in the seventh. That would end his day at 92 pitches. Both inherited runners would come in to score, spoiling an otherwise solid day on the mound. The 27-year-old right-hander will take a 3.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and a 44/23 K/BB ratio across 62 1/3 innings into a start against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Sunday.

DeLauter was unavailable to pinch-hit during Tuesday’s contest against the Brewers after an MRI revealed a bone bruise and a small fracture in his right ribcage. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told reporters he believes DeLauter will be able to play through the issues but didn’t rule out the possibility of a trip to the injured list. The 24-year-old rookie was able to participate in baseball activities prior to the game, which is a positive sign. There should be a clearer indication concerning his next steps at some point later this week.

Keith appears poised to return to Detroit’s lineup for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against Houston after being scratched from Tuesday’s contest with right wrist soreness. The 24-year-old blasted three homers during Monday’s game at Daikin Park and has homered four times in his last four contests.

Gonzales was cut loose by San Diego after struggling to a bloated 7.99 ERA across 47 1/3 innings for Triple-A El Paso this season. The 34-year-old was in Padres camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. He hasn’t pitched in the majors since the 2024 campaign.