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  • Picks up unconventional save
    Ramirez recorded the final out in Thursday's win over Boston to earn the save.

    Advice: Jason Adam began the ninth inning and was in line to earn the save, but he was forced to leave the game after the Rays exceeded the limit for mound visits. Ramirez then entered the contest to record the final out with runners on first and third. He hasn't worked many high-leverage situations this season and isn't likely to see many moving forward given the depth of Tampa Bay's bullpen. Rotowire.com Today, 7:57 pm
     
  • Ramirez picks up first save of the season
    Erasmo Ramirez recorded one out and picked up his first save of the season against the Red Sox on Thursday.

    Advice: Jason Adam was one out away from picking up his fourth save of the season, but Rays manager Kevin Cash went to the mound and pulled him out of the game after Adam walked Rob Refsnyder and allowed a single to Rafael Devers. Pete Fairbanks seemed to have the night off after pitching the eighth inning on Wednesday. Ramirez is now the eighth different Rays reliever to record a save this season. Rotoworld Today, 7:52 pm
     
  • Struggles in rookie ball start
    Medina (knee) began a rehab assignment Wednesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and was charged with six earned runs on six hits and zero walks while striking out three over two innings.

    Advice: Though Medina didn't issue a walk in the first start of his rehab assignment, he didn't necessarily exhibit strong control, as he tossed two wild pitches and hit one of the 13 batters he faced. Some rustiness was to be expected from Medina, who hadn't pitched in a competitive setting since his March 4 Cactus League start before he went down with a Grade 2 MCL sprain of his right knee. He'll likely need three or four rehab starts to get fully stretched out, so he shouldn't be viewed as a realistic candidate to return from the 60-day injured list and join the Oakland rotation until around early-to-mid June. Rotowire.com Today, 4:42 pm
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  • Back in minors
    The Dodgers optioned Salazar to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Advice: Salazar was recalled from Triple-A and made his season debut Wednesday, allowing one unearned run while striking out three batters and walking two across two innings. He'll now return to the minors in favor of Nick Ramirez, who was recalled in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 3:43 pm
     
  • Brought back up
    The Dodgers recalled Ramirez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Advice: Ramirez has allowed just one run across seven big-league innings this season, and he has thrown 5.2 shutout frames in Triple-A since being sent down in late April. The 34-year-old southpaw will likely serve in middle relief while with the Dodgers, and Eduardo Salazar will head back to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Today, 3:40 pm
     
  • Dodgers recall lefty Nick Ramirez on Thursday
    Dodgers recalled LHP Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

    Advice: Ramirez provides Los Angeles with a fresh reliever heading into Thursday’s series opener against the Reds at Dodger Stadium. The 34-year-old southpaw has recorded a pristine 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 2/3 K/BB ratio across seven innings (five appearances) this season in his Dodgers debut. Rotoworld Today, 3:29 pm
     
  • Dodgers option Eduardo Salazar to Triple-A
    Dodgers optioned RHP Eduardo Salazar to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

    Advice: Salazar heads back to the minors after allowing one run (zero earned) with three strikeouts over two innings on Wednesday in his Dodgers debut. The 26-year-old righty figures to oscillate between Los Angeles’ bullpen and Triple-A Oklahoma City as extra organizational relief depth for the next few months. Rotoworld Today, 3:27 pm
     
  • Guardians activate Sam Hentges for Friday return
    Guardians activated LHP Sam Hentges from the paternity list.

    Advice: Hentges will be back in Cleveland’s bullpen for Friday’s series opener against the Twins. The 27-year-old lefty has made three scoreless appearances since returning from the injured list following a five-weeks absence due to left middle finger inflammation. Rotoworld Today, 3:19 pm
     
  • Ken Waldichuk undergoes Tommy John surgery
    Ken Waldichuk underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.

    Advice: Waldichuk underwent a full Tommy John elbow reconstruction and will be sidelined at least until the later stages of the 2025 campaign. The 26-year-old lefty suffered the injury originally last September and was ultimately unable to avoid surgery. Rotoworld Today, 2:14 pm
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