Tepera allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out three batters over 1.1 innings to earn a hold against the Rays on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera entered in the sixth inning and retired two batters to close out the frame. He started the seventh and struck out the first two hitters he faced but then allowed a single and walk before being pulled. Both baserunners eventually came around to score, and Tepera was charged with his first earned run since his first appearance of the season. The right-hander has been very good on the campaign, posting a 1.88 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB across 14.1 innings. He is tied for second in the majors with eight holds.

Tepera recorded one out to earn a save over the White Sox on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera entered the game with two outs and the bases loaded after Raisel Iglesias faltered. He got Gavin Sheets to ground out and preserve the 6-5 win. Tepera now has one save and six holds with a 1.64 ERA through 11 innings this season.

Tepera secured a hold against Cleveland on Monday with a perfect inning.

EDGE Analysis

The righty reliever served as an eighth-inning bridge to closer Raisel Iglesias and had little trouble in his frame, needing only eight pitches to set the side down in order. Tepera gave up two runs in his first appearance of the campaign but hasn't been scored upon since, yielding only one hit and posting an 8:3 K:BB over his past 7.2 innings.

Tepera pitched one inning against Houston on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits. He did not walk or strike out any batters.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander signed a two-year contract with the Angels in mid-March following a standout 2021 campaign during he notched 21 holds and posted a 2.79 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 74:19 K:BB across 61.1 innings between the Cubs and White Sox. Tepera struggled in his first game with Los Angeles, however, giving up solo home runs to Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez after Shohei Ohtani and three relievers had combined to surrender just one run over the contest's first seven innings. Despite the disappointing Opening Day appearance, Tepera figures to be one of the team's top setup men behind Raisel Iglesias this season.

Tepera signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Angels on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera put together one of the best performances of his career with the Cubs and White Sox in 2021, as he converted two of five save chances with 21 holds while posting a 2.79 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 61.1 innings across 65 relief appearances. Raisel Iglesias will likely begin the season as the Angels' closer, but Tepera should have a chance to carve out a setup role with his new club.

Tepera allowed two hits and two walks over a scoreless seventh inning in Friday's 8-1 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera was reinstated from the injured list after missing time due to a laceration on his right index finger. He managed to dance around four baserunners with the help of a double-play ball. Manager Tony La Russa said Tepera will pitch again Sunday before the club makes a determination about his postseason status. Despite the lopsided nature of the contest, the White Sox deployed what looks like a playoff-ready bullpen. Tepera followed Garrett Crochet before giving way to Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks.

Tepera (finger) was activated from the injured list Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera has missed three weeks with a finger laceration, but he'll return in time to make a tune-up appearance or two prior to the playoffs. Mike Wright was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the roster.

Manager Tony La Russa is hopeful that Tepera (finger) will be able to rejoin the White Sox this weekend, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

The White Sox were initially optimistic that Tepera could be back during the team's current series against the Reds, but the right-hander will have some additional time to recover. Since the White Sox have already clinched the division, they'll likely exercise caution with Tepera to preserve his health ahead of the postseason.

Tepera (finger) hopes to get back on the mound by the end of the week and throw a pair of side sessions before returning to the roster sometime during next week's series against the Reds, which begins Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera has already missed the minimum 10 days while recovering from a cut finger, but it looks as though he's still roughly a week from returning. He's been throwing since Sunday but still has a few more steps in his progression before he's ready for game action.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Monday that Tepera (finger) threw for a second straight day, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera is apparently still feeling the laceration on his finger when he throws, but the White Sox aren't expected to shut him down as a result. Assuming Tepera's finger gradually improves, he should get back on a mound in the near future, which would leave the door open for the reliever to make a return before the end of the regular season.