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Bullpen Relief Pitcher Long Reliever Setup Man Versatile Players Shohei Ohtani Brayan Bello Closer Bulk Man Role Bullpen Role Impact of Injury on Team Shortstop Transition Bullpen Transition Clay Holmes Role Michael Wacha Transition from Relief

Mets Shift David Peterson to Bullpen as Sean Manaea Steps Into Rotation

Team officials say Manaea’s regained velocity plus Peterson’s stronger relief metrics justify a short-term, performance-driven experiment.

Rangers Add Veteran Joe Ross on Minor-League Deal

Eric Lauer Traded to Dodgers After Clarifying 'Opener' Comments

Dodgers Map Roki Sasaki’s Starting Path as Reports Point to WBC Skip

Rockies Reach One-Year, $8 Million Agreement With Michael Lorenzen

Yankees' Luke Weaver Opens Door to Starting Bids in Free Agency

Blue Jays Shift José Berríos to Bullpen, Keep Option to Start

Mets Weigh Starter or Reliever Role for Montas After Rehab Struggles