Texas Rangers relief pitcher Spencer Patton won't make the Opening Day roster. This comes as a bit of a surprise since Patton pitched well out of the bullpen last season. The 34-year-old posted a 3.83 ERA with 48 strikeouts and two saves in 42 appearances with Texas. However, Patton was roughed up for four earned runs in five appearances this spring. He'll head to Round Rock and be extra depth for later in the season. There isn't much fantasy value here even though Patton was the closer for the Rangers late last season.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Spencer Patton was able to help secure the win against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout to help get the 4-3 win. That marked Patton's second save of the season and he could see a few more coming his way. However, it sounds like Joe Barlow is normally the closer, but possibly he had the night off. Patton could see more save chances, but his fantasy value is minimal with Barlow being included as well.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Spencer Patton recorded his first career save versus the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout to earn his first save in seven professional seasons. Patton became a closer candidate after the trade of Ian Kennedy. He did blow his first save on Saturday, but looked solid during Monday's contest. He might be worth snagging in category leagues, assuming the Rangers are going to continue using him in that role.

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair a completely torn ACL in his right knee after he was injured during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. An MRI showed the severity of the injury and the Braves made the announcement shortly before midnight that their three-time All-Star will be out until at least next year. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. The 23-year-old slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair a completely torn ACL in his right knee after he was injured during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. An MRI showed the severity of the injury and the Braves made the announcement shortly before midnight that their three-time All-Star will be out until at least next year. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. The 23-year-old slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was carted off the field in tears with an apparent right leg injury during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. He slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing toward his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. No further details on the extent of the injury were immediately available. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher Trevor Rogers (7-6) in the fourth inning. Atlanta has won three straight over Miami. Max Fried (6-5) gave up three consecutive hits after... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was carted off the field in tears with an apparent right leg injury during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field to try to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning. He slammed into the outfield wall and crumbled on the warning track, immediately grabbing toward his right knee while Chisholm sprinted out an inside-the-park homer. The 23-year-old Acuña did not put any weight on his right leg and had to be helped to a cart before being taken from the field. No further details on the extent of the injury were immediately available. Freddie Freeman had a two-run homer and an RBI single, while Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley ripped doubles as the first three Braves reached base off All-Star pitcher Trevor Rogers (7-6) in the fourth inning. Atlanta has won three straight over Miami. Max Fried (6-5) gave up three consecutive hits after... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spencer Patton has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to spring training after pitching in Japan the past four seasons. Patton was 3-2 with a 4.92 ERA in 57 relief appearances last season in Nippon Professional Baseball. The right-hander, who turns 33 on Feb. 20, was 12-9 with a 3.68 ERA in 219 games with the Yokohama Bay Stars from 2017-20. The Rangers announced Patton's deal Tuesday, making him the 24th non-roster invitee to their spring camp in Arizona. Patton made 16 relief appearances for the Chicago Cubs during the 2016 regular season, but didn't appear in the playoffs when they won the World Series that fall. He made his big league debut with 33 1/3 innings over 36 relief appearances for the Rangers in 2014 and 2015 before getting traded to the Cubs. The Rangers acquired Patton from Kansas City in a July 2014 trade that sent reliever Jason Frasor to the Royals. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

RHP Spencer Patton was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Iowa where he compiled a 1.00 ERA in 35 games this season and struck out 59 in 36 innings of work. Patton also appeared in 12 games for the Cubs in 2016, giving up nine earned runs over 17 1/3 innings.

RHP Spencer Patton was recalled from Triple-A Iowa Tuesday.

RHP Spencer Patton was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. He was 1-1 with a 4.67 ERA in 12 relief appearances with the Cubs this season. He is 1-0 with 11 saves and a 0.77 ERA in 34 relief outings with Iowa this year.

RHP Spencer Patton was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday and rejoined the Cubs for the fourth time this season, having posted a 1-1 record with a 5.11 ERA in nine big league outings. He was 1-0 with 11 saves and a 0.77 ERA in 34 relief appearances at Iowa. Patton has averaged 14.7 strikeouts per nine innings in the majors while limiting foes to a .175 batting average.

RHP Spencer Patton was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

RHP Spencer Patton was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. He was 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA in nine big league outings this season. Patton is 1-0 with eight saves and a 0.90 ERA in 29 relief appearances at Iowa.

RHP Spencer Patton was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Monday. He's making his third appearance with the Chicago Cubs this season, going 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA in nine major league appearances. At Iowa, he was 1-0 with eight saves and a 0.90 ERA in 29 relief appearances. He has limited opponents to a collective .183 average.

RHP Spencer Patton was recalled by the Cubs from Triple-A. Iowa on Monday.

RHP Spencer Patton was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

RHP Spencer Patton, called up by the Cubs on Tuesday, was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday. The 28-year-old is 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA in nine relief appearances for the Cubs this year. He didn't see any action in his latest call-up.

RHP Spencer Patton was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has posted no record with eight saves and a 1.04 ERA in 26 relief appearances with Iowa this season. Patton held opponents to a .196 batting average and a 1.04 WHIP. He joins the Cubs for the second time this season as he made one relief appearance (May 7 versus Washington) for the club during his previous stay from May 5-7.

RHP Spencer Patton was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to make room for RHP Neil Ramirez on the roster. Patton allowed a run without recording an out in his one appearance.