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  • Handed one-year suspension
    Saalfrank has been suspended one year for violating Major League Baseball's gambling policy, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports.

    Advice: MLB's investigation revealed that Saalfrank made a total of 29 baseball bets -- including 28 on MLB games -- while he was on a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks. He did not appear in any of the games on which he bet and MLB has determined the outcomes of the contests were not compromised in any way. Saalfrank is currently on the roster of the Diamondbacks' Triple-A Reno affiliate. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
     
  • Michael Kelly suspended for year for betting
    MLB suspended Michael Kelly one year for violating Major League Baseball’s betting policy.

    Advice: Kelly wagered $99.71 on games according to Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal. The right-hander had been a big par of the Oakland bullpen, but now won’t be able to pitch in games until the summer of 2025. Rotoworld 20 minutes ago
     
  • Andrew Saalfrank suspended for violating policy
    MLB suspended LHP Andrew Saalfrank one year for violating Major League Baseball’s betting policy.

    Advice: Saalfrank was one of four players to get a one-year suspension Tuesday, with Tucupita Marcano banned for life. Saalfrank won’t be able to return to the diamond now until June of 2025. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
     
  • Groome, three others suspended by MLB for betting
    MLB suspended LHP Jay Groome one year for violating Major League Baseball’s betting policy.

    Advice: Groome was suspended along with Athletics right-handed pitcher Michael Kelly, Diamondbacks left-hander Andrew Saalfrank, and Phillies infielder Jose Rodriguez for one year. The four players were found guilty of betting on the sport, but they weren’t on the roster or injured list of the team they bet on. That was not the case of Tucupita Marcano, who was banned for life for getting over $87,000 on that situation. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
     
  • Suspended by MLB
    Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Groome has been suspended one year for violating the league's gambling policy, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports.

    Advice: MLB's investigation revealed that Groome made 24 bets on the Red Sox's major-league club while he was assigned to their High-A Greenville affiliate. He didn't appear in any of the games on which he bet and MLB has determined that the outcomes of the games weren't compromised. Groome is currently on Triple-A El Paso's 7-day injured list due to an undisclosed issue and is a member of the Padres' 40-man roster. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
     
  • Issued one-year suspension
    Kelly has been suspended one year for violating Major League Baseball's gambling policy, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports.

    Advice: MLB's investigation determined that Kelly bet a total of $99.22 on MLB games during a time he was on the Astros' Triple-A Sugar Land roster. Currently, Kelly is on the Athletics' roster, having posted a 2.59 ERA over 28 relief appearances. He will not appeal the suspension. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
     
  • Collects first hold
    Houser gave up two hits and two walks over 2.1 scoreless relief innings Monday to record his first hold of the season in Monday's win over the Nationals. He failed to strike out a batter.

    Advice: It was far from a dominant performance, but Houser was able to protect an 8-5 lead after taking the ball from Tylor Megill to begin the sixth inning. Houser has adjusted well to a long relief role so far, allowing two earned runs in 12.1 innings over five appearances, but his 5:7 K:BB suggests his luck won't last. Monday's hold was just the second of his career, with the other coming back in 2019 when he filled a similar swingman role with the Brewers. Rotowire.com Today, 6:52 am
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Athletics optioned Basso to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

    Advice: Basso has made two scoreless relief appearances for the Athletics this season. The left-hander has been used as a starter during his time with Las Vegas and will likely get stretched back out in its rotation. Rotowire.com Today, 6:49 am
     
  • Needs more time
    Pagan (triceps) is not expected to be activated when eligible, June 4, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Reds manager David Bell indicated Pagan might need a few more days beyond the 15-day minimum. The right-handed reliever is expected to have one more side bullpen session. Pagan was added to the injured list after experiencing right triceps soreness during a game against the Dodgers on May 19. Rotowire.com Today, 4:50 am