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Fri Aug 26 201619:22MLB notebook: Rangers RHP Jeffress arrested on DWI charge
Texas Rangers right-handed relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress was arrested on a drunk-driving charge early Friday morning.According to a Dallas County arrest warrant, the 28-year-old Jeffress was jailed at 5:13 a.m. and charged with DWI. He has not been arraigned. Bail was set at $500 and he was released from jail about 11 a.m. after posting bond, the Dallas County sheriff's office said.Police said an officer at 2:30 a.m. observed a black 2009 Mercedes Benz MC5 driven by Jeffress switch lanes without signaling, cutting off another driver and almost hitting the car.The Rangers issued a statement stating they were aware of the situation"At this time, we are in the process of ... gathering information and have no further comment," the statement said.--The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed pitcher Steven Wright from the 15-day disabled list. Wright is scheduled to start Friday night's game at Fenway Park against the Kansas City Royals.Wright was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 15... [More]
Fri Aug 26 201618:11Twins promote former first-round pick Wimmers
The Minnesota Twins promoted right-handed pitcher Alex Wimmers to the major leagues on Friday for the first time since he was their 2010 first-round draft pick.The Twins selected the contract of Wimmers from Triple-A Rochester and he will join the team for its series in Toronto starting Friday night.The 27-year-old Wimmers is a combined 2-2 with a 3.97 ERA and 11 saves in 45 relief appearances over 56 2/3 innings with Double-A Chattanooga and Rochester this season. He moved to the bullpen fulltime in 2016.Wimmers, who was the No. 21 pick in the 2010 draft out of Ohio State, struggled through several of his seven minor league seasons.Wimmers replaced right-hander Jose Berrios, who was optioned to Rochester following Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Left-hander Andrew Albers also was called up Friday to replace Tyler Duffey, who was optioned to Rochester.