Tag: Rapid Reaction
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Rapid Reaction | Ryan Helsley
While warming up for an appearance in the ninth inning, Ryan Helsley stopped throwing, with this note on X by Jake Rill: He has already missed time this season and may be headed back to the injured list, at a time when the Orioles need it least. Here is the follow-up with quotes from the…
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Rapid Reaction | Andrés Muñoz
It’s been a frustrating season for Andrés Muñoz, and he was getting in work for the first time since June 8, taking over in Washington with his team trailing by eight runs. He only faced two batters, walking Jorbit Vivas and allowing an RBI double by Jacob Young. He summoned the training staff and departed…
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Rapid Reaction | Kenley Jansen
For a second time this month, Kenley Jansen is dealing with a groin issue: He was not placed on the injured list the first time, but this one may be inevitable with the Tigers’ bullpen struggling. If this transpires, A.J. Hinch may revert to his matchups-based approach during the late innings, an answer fantasy managers…
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Rapid Reaction | Angels in Disarray
Jordan Romano had not recorded a save since April 6 and had two rough outings against the Yankees before an implosion on Saturday. He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and a walk during two-thirds of the eighth. He was removed in favor of a positional player (Adam Frazier), who allowed two of three inherited…
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Rapid Reaction | Jhoan Duran to the IL
I blame myself for pronouncing the death of the “floating closer” concept for the Phillies following the acquisition of Jhoan Duran. It did occur, but the talented closer has been placed on the 15-day injured list during random oblique injury week: Beginning with the team’s Win Probability Added results through games played on April 17:…