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Relief Pitchers

Performance Metrics Closer Swingman Left-Handed Relievers Chayce McDermott Long Relievers Kolby Allard Injury Impact Game Strategy Left-Handed Pitchers Left-Handed Specialists Luke Weaver Performance Evaluation Andrew Kittredge Jacob Webb Setup Options Tommy Henry Closer Position Carter Rustad Edwin Diaz Multi-inning Options Mason Miller High Leverage Situations Huascar Brazobán Bullpen Depth Setup Men High-Leverage Arms Mark Leiter Jr. Middle Relief Long Relief Taylor Rogers Bullpen Performance

Yankees Sign Right-Hander Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Deal

The signing supplies low-risk right-handed bullpen depth in Triple-A with any major-league promotion contingent on roster moves.

Nationals Add RHP Shawn Dubin on Minor-League Deal

Cubs Put Ethan Roberts on IL After Freak Finger Cut as Bullpen Skews Left

Orioles Acquire Johnathan Rodriguez From Guardians for RHP Carter Rustad

Giants Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi to Minor League Deal

Luke Weaver Brings Yankees Bag to Mets Camp, Drawing Online Ribbing

Guardians Bring Back Kolby Allard on Minor League Deal With Spring Invite

Garrett Whitlock Commits to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Yankees Activate Ryan Yarbrough, Recall J.C. Escarra for September Depth

Dodgers Put Alex Vesia on 15-Day IL With Oblique Strain After Snell’s Return

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes Goes on 15-Day Injured List with Elbow Inflammation