MLB Player News
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Brandyn Garcia RP | ARI
Mariners' Brandyn Garcia: Gets call to big leagues
The Mariners selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Garcia has been used as a full-time reliever this season between Double-A Arkansas and Tacoma, producing a 3.51 ERA and 42:17 K:BB over 33.1 frames between the two stops. The lefty has the stuff to be a late-inning weapon for the Mariners in time, but he's likely to be used in low-leverage spots initially. Garcia will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.
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Juan Burgos RP | ARI
Mariners' Juan Burgos: Sent down to Triple-A
The Mariners optioned Burgos to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Burgos did a fine job in his first four major-league relief appearances, yielding three runs with an 8:2 K:BB over 6.2 innings. His spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen is being absorbed by lefty Brandyn Garcia, who was called up from Tacoma.
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Vinny Nittoli RP | MIL
Orioles' Vinny Nittoli: Nabs MiLB deal with Orioles
Nittoli agreed to a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Nittoli opted out of his minor-league pact with the Brewers last week and has quickly landed in a new organization. The 34-year-old last appeared in the big leagues with the Orioles in 2024, making two scoreless appearances. Nittoli will report to Triple-A Norfolk.
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Mason Fluharty P | TOR
Blue Jays' Mason Fluharty: Back in big-league bullpen
The Blue Jays recalled Fluharty from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Fluharty was sent down earlier this month following a rough stretch in which he surrendered 13 runs (12 earned) over his last 7.1 innings. The lefty seemed to right the ship at Buffalo, allowing one run with an 8:2 K:BB in 4.2 frames. Fluharty will give manager John Schneider a third southpaw in the bullpen ahead of a big series against the Yankees.
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Keegan Akin RP | BAL
Orioles' Keegan Akin: Starting rehab assignment
Akin (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Akin has missed most of July with left shoulder inflammation but is ready to test himself in a game setting. Because the left-hander's absence has been relatively brief, Akin will likely require just a couple rehab appearances before rejoining the Orioles' active roster.
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Tommy Nance RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Tommy Nance: Collects first hold of 2025
Nance struck out three over 1.2 perfect relief innings to record his first hold of the season in Sunday's win over the Giants.
The 34-year-old right-hander was called up to bolster an injury-ravaged Toronto bullpen last weekend, and Nance has been surprisingly effective, allowing just an unearned run over three appearances and 3.2 innings with a 5:1 K:BB. With the Blue Jays likely to add more depth at the trade deadline and set to get setup options like Yimi Garcia (ankle/elbow) and Nick Sandlin (elbow) back in the next couple weeks, Nance's stay in the majors could end up being fairly brief.
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Nick Sandlin RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Nick Sandlin: Resumes playing catch
Sandlin (elbow) has begun playing catch, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
The 28-year-old righty has had trouble staying healthy in his first season with the Blue Jays, but he's been effective when available, posting a 2.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB with a save and six holds over 16.1 innings and 19 appearances. Sandlin's latest injury, a bout of elbow inflammation, has sidelined him since July 7, but now that he's resumed a throwing progression he could be ready to rejoin the Toronto bullpen by the end of the month.