MLB Player News
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Brandon Eisert RP | CHW
White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Opening Wednesday's contest
Eisert will serve as the White Sox's opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
The Dodgers' lineup typically features two left-handed hitters (Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman) in the top four spots in the order, so the White Sox will likely have the left-handed Eisert work the opening frame or two before exiting the contest. Right-hander Sean Burke is slated to work in bulk relief behind Eisert.
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Josh Hader RP | HOU
Astros' Josh Hader: Claims 24th save
Hader picked up the save Tuesday against the Rockies. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out two over one inning.
The southpaw surrendered a solo shot to Hunter Goodman but still closed out his league-leading 24th save of the season Tuesday. Hader has been dominant in 2025, converting every save opportunity and notching six straight saves in his last six outings. On the year, the veteran closer owns a stellar 1.86 ERA and 0.72 WHIP through 38.2 innings across 37 appearances.
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Mason Miller SP | SD
Athletics' Mason Miller: Locks down another save
Miller earned the save Tuesday against the Rays, allowing a walk and no hits while striking out two in a scoreless frame.
Miller had another dominant outing to pick up his second save in as many days against the Rays. He opened with a 102-mph fastball to punch out Brandon Lowe and ended the game with back-to-back sliders to retire Josh Lowe. Miller has now converted three straight saves and has four consecutive scoreless outings since his last blown save June 19.
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Manuel Rodriguez RP | TB
Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Nearing rehab assignment
Rodriguez (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez has been on the injured list since June 11 but appears to be nearing a return. The bullpen session reportedly went well, and he is expected to head on a rehab assignment shortly.
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Pete Fairbanks RP | MIA
Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Bounces back
Fairbanks struck out two across a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner Tuesday against the Athletics.
Fairbanks took his second loss of the season in Monday's outing against the Athletics, but he immediately got the chance to bounce back. He was sharp and managed to redeem himself, though he has allowed multiple earned runs in two of his last seven appearances. Fairbanks allowed multiple runs only twice in his first 27 outings to begin the campaign.
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Carlos Estevez RP | KC
Royals' Carlos Estevez: No trouble in 23rd save
Estevez pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.
Estevez retired the side on 12 pitches (nine strikes), picking up his first save since June 20. He had just one appearance in between saves, as the Royals went 1-8 over the nine-game stretch in that span. Estevez has been strong as a traditional closer for the Royals, converting 23 of 26 save chances with a 2.02 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 30:14 K:BB across 35.2 innings. His career high in saves is 31 with the Angels in 2023, a mark he has a good chance of surpassing this year.
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Tyler Holton RP | DET
Tigers' Tyler Holton: Opening Game 1 on Wednesday
Holton will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Nationals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Holton will be opening a game for the fifth time this season, after previously giving up five earned runs across 5.1 frames on the previous four occasions. The left-hander has otherwise been an effective relief option for Detroit with a 3.66 ERA and 24:8 K:BB across 24 innings while recording three wins and eight holds.
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Cole Winn SP | TEX
Rangers' Cole Winn: Sent to Triple-A
The Rangers optioned Winn to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
The right-hander surrendered four runs (three earned) in his last two outings and will lose his place on the big-league roster. Winn had held his opponents scoreless prior to that and has a 1.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB across 17 big-league innings this year, so he should be back with the Rangers before too long.
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Dane Dunning RP | ATL
Rangers' Dane Dunning: Rejoins big club
The Rangers recalled Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
The right-hander was optioned to Round Rock on Friday but will make a quick return to the majors with Evan Carter (personal) being placed on the bereavement list. Dunning has made just two appearances with the Rangers this season and has a 4.47 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 49:18 K:BB across 46.1 innings at Triple-A.
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Jonathan Loaisiga RP | NYY
Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga: Shakes off illness
Loaisiga (illness) made relief appearances in Sunday's 12-5 win over the Athletics and Monday's 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays, striking out two and allowing two hits and no walks over 2.1 scoreless innings.
Loaisiga departed his previous appearance back on June 24 against the Reds due to an illness, but he was out of commission for only a few days before returning to action. The veteran reliever owns a 3.79 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB and has collected four holds over 19 innings with the Yankees this season.