MLB Player News
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Austin Adams RP | OAK
Athletics' Austin Adams: Still awaiting evaluation
Adams, who recently suffered a setback with his forearm injury, is still waiting to be evaluated by team doctors, MLB.com reports.
Adams saw a planned rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas scrapped due to the setback, and he was sent back to Oakland for an evaluation. However, as of Monday, that testing had yet to occur, casting further doubt on the veteran reliever's chances of returning before the end of the regular season.
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Emmanuel Clase RP | CLE
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase: Nails down 46th save
Clase struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his 46th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Twins.
The right-hander got Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis to chase triple-digit cutters as he converted his 33rd straight save chance, with his last blown save coming May 19. Clase is having a career year, which is saying something given the level of performance he'd already established, The 26-year-old's 46 saves leads the majors, and it comes with a minuscule 0.65 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 63:8 K:BB through 69.1 innings.
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Sam Long RP | KC
Royals' Sam Long: Takes second loss
Long (3-2) allowed three runs on three hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Monday versus the Tigers.
Long allowed a two-run double to Wenceel Perez in the sixth inning, and John Schreiber allowed an inherited runner to score the decisive run, which stuck Long with the loss. While he's generally been steady this year, Long has faded in September, allowing five runs over seven innings this month. The southpaw is now at a 3.29 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB with one save and six holds through 38.1 innings this season.
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Jason Foley RP | DET
Tigers' Jason Foley: Earns 24th save
Foley earned the save against the Royals on Monday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.
Foley was called upon to protect a 7-6 lead in the ninth frame and did so on 13 pitches. The 28-year-old has converted nine straight saves, including five in nine September appearances. On the season, he is 24-for-27 in save opportunities with a 3.02 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 43:19 K:BB across 56.2 innings.
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Jorge Alcala RP | MIN
Twins' Jorge Alcala: Moved to minors
Alcala was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
The Twins have elected to demote Alcala in order to make room for Cole Irvin, who was claimed off waivers earlier in the day. Alcala's recent performance likely led to the demotion, as he's allowed three runs in his last three appearances out of the bullpen.
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James McArthur RP | KC
Royals' James McArthur: Diagnosed with elbow tightness
McArthur exited Monday's game against Detroit due to right elbow tightness.
McArthur initially appeared to suffer an injury to his right hand on a play at first base, but the team has since revealed that he was forced from the game due to an elbow issue. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information on the issue comes to light.
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James McArthur RP | KC
Royals' James McArthur: Exits with trainer
McArthur left Monday's game against the Tigers with a right hand injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
McArthur appeared to suffer the injury while covering first base, and he would later leave the game with the team trainer after facing one more batter. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time.
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Kenny Rosenberg RP | LAA
Angels' Kenny Rosenberg: Called up Monday
The Angels recalled Rosenberg from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Rosenberg will return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Salt Lake on Aug. 14. He posted a 3.73 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 31 strikeouts over 31.1 innings in five starts since being optioned, but the southpaw could work out of the bullpen while he's back up with the Angels. The Angels optioned starter Caden Dana to Double-A Rocket City on Monday, but the club could roll with a five-man rotation over the final two weeks rather than having Rosenberg replace Dana as a sixth starter.
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Ricky Vanasco RP | DET
Tigers' Ricky Vanasco: Moves to Triple-A
The Tigers optioned Vanasco to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
A spot on the active roster needed to be cleared for Reese Olson (shoulder), who was activated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's game versus the Royals. Vanasco had made two scoreless appearances out of the bullpen since joining the Tigers earlier this month.
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Randy Dobnak RP | MIN
Twins' Randy Dobnak: Exits 40-man roster
The Twins designated Dobnak for assignment Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Cole Irvin, who has been claimed off waivers. Dobnak made it back to the majors briefly in 2024 for the first time since 2021, allowing five runs over 7.2 frames covering four relief appearances. Given his $2.25 million salary, Dobnak is a good bet to pass through waivers unclaimed.