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On the first day of October in 2021, Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee made his MLB debut.
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Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Awarded to a relief pitcher who enters with the lead, retires at least one batter, and does not relinquish the lead.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Prior to Wednesday’s action, the Royals called up relief pitcher Eric Cerantola from Triple-A Omaha.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The Angels decided on having relief pitcher Ben Joyce begin a rehab assignment hours after Suzuki spoke to the media Tuesday, but he was thrilled with the news when asked Wednesday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
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Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Awarded to a relief pitcher who enters with the lead, retires at least one batter, and does not relinquish the lead.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Prior to Wednesday’s action, the Royals called up relief pitcher Eric Cerantola from Triple-A Omaha.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
The Angels decided on having relief pitcher Ben Joyce begin a rehab assignment hours after Suzuki spoke to the media Tuesday, but he was thrilled with the news when asked Wednesday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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