MLB Power Rankings: How good are the Orioles? How bad are the Cardinals?
The MLB season is one month old, and while several teams are exceeding expectations, panic is beginning to set in elsewhere. Here's where th...MAY 1, 2023
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Carlos Estévez - Two strikeouts in sixth saveEstevez picked up the save during Sunday's 3-0 win over the Brewers, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out two.
ImpactEstevez entered with a a three-run lead and retired Williams Contreras, Brian Anderson and Rowdy Tellez in order, including back-to-back strikeouts to start the frame. The right-hander is a perfect 6-for-6 in save opportunities and is currently the Angels' top closer with Jose Quijada (elbow) and Ryan Tepera (shoulder) on the injured list.
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José Suarez - Five scoreless in first winSuarez (1-1) earned the win during Sunday's 3-0 victory over Milwaukee, tossing five scoreless innings in which he allowed two hits and three walks. He struck out six.
ImpactSuarez allowed seven runs, including five homers, his last time out, but he was given another shot in the rotation and came through with his best outing of the campaign. The left-hander's ERA dropped from 10.26 to 7.89, and his six strikeouts were a season high. Despite the solid bounce back, the 25-year-old is likely still on the hot seat and could be in danger of being demoted to the bullpen or Triple-A if he struggles in his next start.
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Colin Rea - Nine strikeouts in lossRea (0-2) took the loss during Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Angels, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out nine.
ImpactRea got through five innings for a fourth straight start and recorded a season-high nine strikeouts, but he suffered a second consecutive loss. Overall, the results have been solid for Rea, who's replaced Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) in the Brewers' rotation. While Woodruff isn't expected to return until the end of June, Adrian Houser (groin) is nearing his season debut after starting the campaign on a rehab stint in the minors, so Rea's time in the majors could be limited, unless Milwaukee opts to go to a six-man rotation.
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