3:41 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Tex) retired the side in order, striking out one, to register his second hold of the season in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Mariners.

4:20 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Tex) struck out three and retired all four men faced in Friday's game against Seattle.

5:27 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Tex) signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.

5:42 AM - Kevin Jepsen (AZ) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Monday, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.

7:00 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) was credited with his fifth hold of the season in Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays, giving up only one hit during a scoreless eighth inning.

11:22 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) notched his fourth hold with a scoreless inning against the Blue Jays on Friday in which he recorded a strikeout.

2:17 PM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) has allowed eight hits and three runs over 9.1 innings since joining the Rays on July 14.

6:34 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) made the third appearance of his latest Rays tenure in Wednesday's 11-3 victory over the Rockies, giving up an earned run on two hits over an inning while striking out two.

11:58 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) resigned with Tampa Bay on Thursday, Mike Berardino of Pioneer Press reports.

9:38 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) was designated for assignment Sunday, LaVelle Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

7:50 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) has been removed as Minnesota's closer and the Twins will go with a closer-by-committee that includes Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

10:08 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) allowed a hit in the ninth inning, but only needed nine pitch to record the save Thursday against Tampa Bay.

9:26 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) converted his sixth save of the season Sunday versus the Mariners, although he did allow two runs on three hits. He struck out one.

3:30 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) picked up his fifth save of the season Saturday against the Mariners. He allowed a hit and walked one.

2:06 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) worked around a double to record his fourth save of the season against the Royals on Wednesday.

12:17 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) notched his third save in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays, giving up a hit and an earned run over an inning.

6:55 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) Jepsen's recent struggles (four ER in last 4.2 innings), manager Paul Molitor affirmed he's still the team's closer. "I think he's got more experience out there in doing what he's doing than people I can consider. Right or wrong, I would like to get him into a save situation here," Molitor told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

9:44 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) took his fourth loss of the season Tuesday, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one batter in an inning against Baltimore.

7:56 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) blew his third save of the season Tuesday against the Twins, but manager Paul Molitor said he is "not tempted" to make a change at closer, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

7:56 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) blew his second save of the season by giving up a game-tying home run to Bryce Harper in the ninth inning in Sunday's extra inning loss to the Nationals.

1:57 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) (0-3) allowed one unearned run on two hits over one inning to take the loss Tuesday against the Brewers.

1:54 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) Paul Molitor said Jepsen is likely unavailable for Monday's game against the Brewers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

6:54 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) notched his second save in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Angels, surrendering only a walk over one inning of work. He also struck out a batter.

7:51 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) picked up his first save with a scoreless ninth inning while walking one and striking out one Friday against the Angels.

7:45 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) could be the next man up for saves for the Twins after Glen Perkins was placed on the DL with a left shoulder strain Wednesday.

11:46 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) (0-1) surrendered two hits and two earned runs over an inning in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Royals. He also struck out a batter.

8:55 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) gave up one run on two hits and a walk while retiring two batters to take the loss in the ninth inning Monday against Baltimore.

7:00 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) threw a scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring training win over Tampa Bay. He's thrown five scoreless innings with four strikeouts and no walks this spring.

10:42 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) agreed to a one-year, $5.3125 million deal with the Twins on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

4:35 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning, Jepsen suffered his fifth blown save of the season by giving up two runs on four hits in Wednesday's loss to Detroit.

8:24 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) earned his 12th save Wednesday night, striking out one over a scoreless frame in a 3-2 win over the Royals.

7:16 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) notched his 11th save despite surrendering two hits, one earned run and two walks in a 3-2 victory over the Astros on Saturday. He struck out one.

7:32 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) should serve as the Twins' closer for the foreseeable future, as Glen Perkins (back spasms) won't travel on the team's upcoming road trip, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

9:17 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) threw a scoreles ninth inning to earn his 10th save of the season in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. Closer Glen Perkins was unavailable with a sore back.

7:28 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) picked up his ninth save in a scoreless ninth inning on Friday, despite allowing two hits and a walk in a 31-pitch outing. He did however strike out two.

9:07 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) secured his eighth save on Wednesday in a 5-3 victory over the Rays, tossing a scoreless ninth inning while striking out a batter.

11:31 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) recorded his second save for the Twins (and seventh this season) by pitching a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's win over Baltimore.

6:31 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) logged his sixth save - his first with the Twins - with a perfect ninth inning in the Twins' 4-3 win over Baltimore on Friday night.

7:53 AM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) is the favorite to close out games while Glen Perkins is sidelined with a neck issue, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

7:53 PM - Kevin Jepsen (Min) figures to be in the mix for save opportunities in the short term with Glen Perkins set to receive a cortisone injection Wednesday followed by an MRI on his ailing neck.

9:04 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) is the most likely reliever at the top of Tampa Bay's bullpen to be traded, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

8:32 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) tied for the American League lead in appearances with 42 in the first half of the season, while also registering a 3.11 ERA and 1.327 WHIP.

5:34 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) right-handed reliever Kevin Jepsen may be at the end of his closer opportunities as Brad Boxberger appears to be ready to return to that role.

10:05 AM - Kevin Jepsen (TB) Rays have acquired right-handed reliever Kevin Jepsen.

9:08 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen, the Angels' closer du jour, blew a one-run lead in the ninth Saturday by giving up a homer to Shin-Soo Choo.

9:27 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) and RHP Kevin Jepsen avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.4625 million contract.

3:26 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen requested $1.625 million and was offered $1.3 million from the Angels when arbitration figures were exchanged on Friday.

10:54 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Angels will tender a contract to Kevin Jepsen.

2:12 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) activated RHP Kevin Jepsen from the 60-day disabled list.

3:20 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen is not expected to return this season after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Saturday.

1:06 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) placed RHP Kevin Jepsen on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 22, due to an emergency appendectomy.

4:38 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen left Friday's game with a right hand contusion.

6:20 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen is unscored upon in eight appearances since being activated from the disabled list.

7:23 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) activated RHP Kevin Jepsen from the 15-day disabled list.

5:46 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) manager Mike Scioscia said Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is "close" to rejoining the bullpen.

6:14 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (triceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week.

3:28 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (triceps) is nearing a rehab assignment.

1:52 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (triceps) threw his first bullpen session Saturday since landing on the disabled list.

3:32 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (triceps) has been cleared to throw his first bullpen session on Saturday.

11:31 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (triceps) could begin throwing off a mound this week.

5:54 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (triceps) has reported to extended spring training but is not very far along in his rehab.

7:09 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen has yet to resume throwing but said Monday that he "can definitely tell the difference" with his strained triceps.

11:40 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen was diagnosed with a strained lat following an MRI.

2:55 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) MRI on Kevin Jepsen's right shoulder came back normal, but he will undergo further testing.

2:40 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) placed RHP Kevin Jepsen on the 15-day disabled list with a right triceps injury.

9:24 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (triceps) will appear in a minor league game Friday.

5:09 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen (forearm) was able to play catch on Monday and long-toss on Tuesday, and is expected to return to game action within the next week.

11:05 AM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen is dealing with right forearm tightness.

12:37 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) and RHP Kevin Jepsen avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.181 million contract.

3:26 PM - Kevin Jepsen (LAA) Jepsen requested $1.4 million and was offered $975,000 from the Angels when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.