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Brad Johnson covers an epic week of closer news including a major trade, a self-inflicted injury, and a demotion. More closers sit on the bubble.
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Jose Martinez - 1B - Cardinals

Jose Martinez received treatment on his shoulder after Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Martinez hurt the shoulder on an awkward-looking play at first that appeared to be an injured wrist. He told reporters after the game that he'll see how he feels after the game, but that he's played through pain before. For now, consider Martinez day-to-day, but we should know more on Thursday.
Source: Joe Trezza on Twitter
Jun 20 - 5:23 PM
Hansel Robles - R - Mets

Mets optioned RHP Hansel Robles to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Robles goes down, Chris Flexen comes up to help the Mets' bullpen. The 27=year-old right-hander owns a 5.03 ERA over 19 2/3 innings in 16 appearances in 2018.
Jun 20 - 5:17 PM
Chris Flexen - R - Mets

Mets recalled RHP Chris Flexen from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Flexen will take the place of Hansel Robles, who is being optioned to Las Vegas. The right-hander was hit hard for seven runs over a two-inning relief appearances on May 26, and he owns a 5.43 ERA over 12 games -- 11 starts -- in the Pacific Coast League this year.
Jun 20 - 5:15 PM
Michael Wacha - S - Cardinals

Michael Wacha (oblique) will undergo an MRI on Thursday.

Wacha was diagnosed with a strained left oblique after his start on Wednesday against the Phillies, and reportedly was in so much pain that it hurt to breathe. A trip to the disabled list seems imminent even if the MRI comes back negative, and he'll likely be back with the Cardinals at some point after the All-Star break. It's a major loss for the St. Louis rotation, with Wacha posting a 3.20 ERA and 71 strikeouts over his 64 1/3 innings in 2018.
Source: Mark Saxon on Twitter
Jun 20 - 5:13 PM
Corey Kluber - S - Indians

Corey Kluber dominated Wednesday, allowing just one hit over seven shutout frames in the Indians’ 12-0 victory over the White Sox.

He racked up seven Ks and only walked one batter. Kluber probably had another inning in him—he left after 95 pitches—but manager Terry Francona played it safe with Cleveland staked to a commanding 11-0 lead. The only hit he gave up came in the second inning when Omar Narvaez plopped a two-out single to left field. The reigning AL Cy Young winner leads the majors with 11 victories and also ranks second in WHIP (0.81) and fifth in ERA (2.10). He gets the Cardinals in his next start Monday at Busch Stadium.
Jun 20 - 5:11 PM
Francisco Lindor - SS - Indians

Francisco Lindor walked three times and scored a pair of runs Wednesday in the Indians’ 12-0 win over the White Sox.

He also added his 10th steal of the season. Lindor has already scored 56 runs, which ranks second in the majors behind only Mike Trout. He’s also tied for third in doubles with 23. With Wednesday’s win, the Indians now hold a five-game advantage over the second-place Tigers in the AL Central.
Jun 20 - 5:08 PM
Ryan Braun - OF - Brewers

Ryan Braun is receiving an injection in his right thumb and will not play against the Pirates on Wednesday or Thursday.

It's a procedure that Braun has undergone before, and it doesn't sound like it's a serious injury. The plan is for the veteran to rejoin the Brewers in Milwaukee; and the team will be back in their home park starting on Thursday to face the Cardinals. There's a chance Braun could miss more than the two games with the injection, but it doesn't sound like he'll need to be placed on the disabled list.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Jun 20 - 5:08 PM
Jason Kipnis - 2B - Indians

Jason Kipnis bopped his sixth homer Wednesday in Cleveland’s win over the White Sox.

Kipnis capped a six-run sixth inning by slugging a three-run shot off Bruce Rondon. He was hitless in his other four at-bats. Kipnis has mostly struggled this year (.208/.282/.328 over 265 at-bats), though he’s homered twice with five RBI during his four-game hitting streak.
Jun 20 - 5:07 PM
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