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 Tolleson shared the American League lead in saves with 11 with
Oakland's Ryan Madson and Seattle's Cishek but blew a save
opportunity for the fourth time on Tuesday night, giving up Khris
Davis' grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
In Tolleson's last two outings, he has two blown saves, adding to
his recent struggles. He has converted only two saves in his last
five chances.
Dyson is no stranger to closing games, having saved two of the
Rangers' last three wins. He is tied for second in the AL with 10
saves this year and has a 1.43 ERA since coming over from the Miami
Marlins last year.
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Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander reached 2,000 career
strikeouts as part of a 10-strikeout performance Wednesday in a 6-3
win over the Minnesota Twins.
Verlander (3-4) did not give up a run until the seventh inning as
the Tigers won their fourth straight. He was charged with three
runs, six hits and three walks in 7 1/3 innings.
 Verlander reached his strikeout milestone by blowing a high fastball
past Eddie Rosario during the fourth inning. The only other pitcher
in franchise history with as many strikeouts was Mickey Lolich, who
had 2,679.
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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson was not in the
starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Acting manager DeMarlo Hale said it was a planned day off for the
2015 American League MVP.
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Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said right-hander Yovani
Gallardo threw from 120 feet on Wednesday and will do the same on
Thursday.
If all goes well, Gallardo would then throw a bullpen session Sunday
in Anaheim and again two days later in Houston. After that, he would
throw a simulated game on May 27.
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Gallardo has been on the disabled list since April 23 with biceps
tendinitis.
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The Seattle Mariners will receive a player to be named or cash from
the San Diego Padres after they declined to take back OF Jabari
Blash, a Rule 5 draft pick just designated for assignment.
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The Cleveland Indians recalled right-hander Mike Clevinger from
Triple-A Columbus before Wednesday night's game against the
Cincinnati Reds and optioned outfielder Tyler Naquin to Triple-A.
Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco will make a rehab start Thursday for
Class A Lake County, where he is expected to throw two innings and
35 pitches.
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The Kansas City Royals promoted right-hander Alec Mills from
Double-A Northwest Arkansas as the 26th man for a day-night
double-header against the Boston Red Sox.
Mills was leading the Texas League with 44 strikeouts in 42 innings,
as the 26th man for the day-night doubleheader.
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