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Mariners recalled LHP Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Tacoma.
Saucedo was ineffective in the early portion of 2025 and sent down to Tacoma, but the Mariners need the bullpen help and will hope the 31-year-old can find his form. He’ll work in the middle innings.
Evan Carter is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Rockies.
Carter takes a seat with veteran southpaw Kyle Freeland toeing the rubber for Colorado on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. The 22-year-old former top prospect is hitting .240 (6-for-25) with one homer and two steals in seven games since returning to the majors earlier this month. It’ll be Sam Haggerty getting a chance in center field for Tuesday’s contest.
Athletics activated RHP Michel Otañez from the 15-day injured list.
Otañez returns to the Athletics’ high-leverage relief mix after missing the first six-plus weeks of the season with a shoulder impingement. The 27-year-old righty posted a solid 3.44 ERA across 36 relief appearances last year in his rookie campaign.
Athletics recalled RHP Jason Alexander from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Alexander provides the Athletics with some extra long relief depth in the wake of veteran lefty T.J. McFarland hitting the injured list with a groin strain. The 32-year-old righty struggled in three relief outings earlier this year in the big leagues.
Athletics placed LHP T.J. McFarland on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 12, with an adductor strain.
McFarland hits the shelf after exiting a relief appearance over the weekend against the Yankees with a groin injury. The 35-year-old lefty figures to return to the Athletics’ bullpen mix in a couple weeks.
Athletics optioned RHP Elvis Alvarado to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Alvarado earns a ticket back to the minors after being hit hard in a pair of relief appearances for the Athletics in his first shot at the highest level.
Colton Gordon will start on Wednesday against the Royals.
Astros manager Joe Espada made it official that Gordon will take the ball on Wednesday at Daikin Park in his big-league debut. The 26-year-old righty has compiled a strong 2.55 ERA and 25.3 percent strikeout rate across eight starts this season for Triple-A Sugar Land in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. He’s not a recommended streaming option for fantasy purposes, but he’s going to get a chance to carve out a spot in Houston’s injury-depleted rotation.