MLB Player News
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Grant Wolfram P | BAL
Orioles' Grant Wolfram: Back in majors
The Orioles recalled Wolfram from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Wolfram will rejoin the Orioles for the final two games of the regular season to replace Dietrich Enns (paternity). Wolfram, 28, has posted a 4.85 ERA and 1.77 WHIP through 26 innings with the O's this year and will likely be limited to middle-relief duties to close the season.
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Dietrich Enns RP | BAL
Orioles' Dietrich Enns: Placed on paternity list
The Orioles placed Enns on the paternity list Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Enns will be permitted to return to the team for Sunday's series finale, though his move to the paternity list will likely spell the end of his 2025 campaign. If so, he'll finish with a 4.08 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 46.1 innings between Detroit and Baltimore. Grant Wolfram was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Collects 29th save
Jansen struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 29th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Astros.
The veteran closer stuck a dagger in Houston's playoff hopes, firing 16 of 19 pitches for strikes as he fanned Jesus Sanchez, Ramon Urias and Mauricio Dubon. Jansen hasn't blown a save since June 29, converting 14 straight chances since the beginning of July with a 1.19 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 31:8 K:BB over his last 30.1 innings. Jansen should attract plenty of interest this winter in free agency if he doesn't elect to re-up with the Angels, and he needs only three more saves to pass Hall of Famer Lee Smith for third place on MLB's all-time list.
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Tommy Kahnle RP | DET
Tigers' Tommy Kahnle: Takes loss Friday
Kahnle (1-5) allowed a run on two hits while retiring just one batter to take the loss Friday against the Red Sox.
Tasked with maintaining a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the ninth inning, Kahnle allowed a Romy Gonzalez single followed by a Ceddanne Rafaela walk-off triple in a game the Tigers really could have used in their playoff chase. The veteran righty has mostly been good lately, as this was just the second time in his last nine appearances that he's been scored on. However, Kahnle's endured a few rough patches this season, and his 4.43 ERA overall is a big step back from last year's 2.11 figure.
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Jeff Hoffman RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Jeff Hoffman: Notches 33rd save
Hoffman collected the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Rays, allowing two walks but no hits over a scoreless frame. He did not record a strikeout.
Despite issuing two free passes, the Toronto closer wrapped the win on 25 pitches, 14 of which were strikes. This marks the first time Hoffman has walked multiple batters in an outing since Aug. 10, when he granted five free passes in a blown save against the Dodgers. Overall, the righty reliever now sports a 4.37 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 84:27 K:BB in 68 innings while converting 33 of 40 save chances.
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Grant Taylor RP | CHW
White Sox's Grant Taylor: Earns sixth save
Taylor earned the save in Friday's 10-9 win over the Nationals, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Taylor was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning and closed the door on 16 pitches. The 23-year-old has now strung together 10 straight scoreless outings, posting a sharp 16:3 K:BB in that span. For the season, he's recorded six saves and nine holds while carrying a 4.91 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 54:15 K:BB across 36.2 innings.
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Luis Curvelo RP | TEX
Rangers' Luis Curvelo: Back in majors
The Rangers recalled Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Curvelo was demoted to Triple-A earlier this month after giving up three runs (two earned) to the Mets without recording an out, but he'll return to the Rangers now that the big club will have to finish the season without Chris Martin (undisclosed) and Cole Winn (undisclosed). Curvelo owns a 5.50 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 18 MLB innings this year and will likely be limited to middle relief.
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Cole Winn SP | TEX
Rangers' Cole Winn: Lands on IL
The Rangers placed Winn on the 15-day injured list Friday with an undisclosed injury.
Winn will be joined on the injured list by Chris Martin (undisclosed), putting an early end to both pitchers' seasons. Winn was extremely effective for the big club this year, turning in a 1.51 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 41.2 innings. Jose Corniell and Luis Curvelo were recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in corresponding moves.
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Chris Martin RP | TEX
Rangers' Chris Martin: Placed on IL
The Rangers placed Martin (undisclosed) on the 15-day injured list Friday.
It's unclear if Martin's move to the IL is related to the right hand injury he suffered Sept. 14, but the Rangers should provide some clarity in the near future. Either way, he'll remain sidelined for the rest of 2025 and finish the season with a 2.98 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 42.1 innings. With Cole Winn (undisclosed) also moving to the IL, Texas will promote Jose Corniell and Luis Curvelo from Triple-A to fill the open roster spots.
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Sam Hentges RP | SF
Guardians' Sam Hentges: Undergoes knee surgery
Hentges (shoulder) recently underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Hentges developed soreness in the knee while rehabbing from September 2024 surgery to repair the capsule and labrum in his throwing shoulder. He's expected to need 3-to-4 months to recover, so on paper it shouldn't threaten Hentges' chances of being ready for the start of next season. However, that's assuming he doesn't encounter setbacks, which isn't a given as he works his way back from a pair of operations.