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At long last, Jose Leclerc returns to Texas Rangers after nearly two years on IL
June 17, 2022 Texas Rangers – Jose Leclerc (remember him?) was finally activated from the injured list on Thursday after nearly two years. He had battled various arm injuries. The former ninth-inning man could eventually factor into the late innings. We’ll first have to see how he looks and how he’s deployed, of course. Hierarchy…
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Liam Hendriks placed on the IL
June 14, 2022 Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks will need an IL stint after all. It’s a right forearm strain; no word yet on the severity. Kendall Graveman will close in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Graveman | Ruiz | Crick.
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Liam Hendriks hurting; Hunter Strickland getting higher-leverage looks
June 14, 2022 Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks hasn’t pitched much lately, and Tony La Russa turned heads when he noted that his closer wasn’t available “at all” on Sunday, but he appears to be on the verge of returning after playing catch on Monday. Kendall Graveman would be the beneficiary should Hendriks miss…
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Tanner Houck transitioning to shorter, higher-leverage appearances
Boston Red Sox – A day after Hansel Robles failed to get the job done in the 9th inning on a night that Tanner Houck was unavailable, the latter closed out a 2-0 shutout victory for the Red Sox with a perfect 9th. It was Houck’s second save on the season, and he’s likely the…
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Corey Knebel unable to pitch due to shoulder soreness
June 12, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – Corey Knebel was warming up to come on for the 9th inning but ultimately didn’t pitch due to shoulder tightness. Knebel will be evaluated today, but if he is forced to miss any time, Brad Hand and Seranthony Dominguez would likely be in the mix for saves along with…