MLB Player News

Coulombe was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Coulombe spent a good chunk of the season's first half in the majors, posting a 4.56 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 23.2 innings. The 28-year-old was last with Oakland as the 26th man for a doubleheader in June and brings some depth to the bullpen for the final month of the regular season.

Betances recorded his second save of the 2018 season Saturday, throwing a scoreless inning, working around a hit and striking out one to seal the Yankees' victory over the Tigers.

The righty coughed up two homers Thursday against Detroit to blow the save and absorb the loss, but the towering 30-year-old got the job done despite allowing a two-out single in Saturday's opportunity. He induced a weak groundout -- his second of the appearance -- to put out the fire. During Aroldis Chapman's (knee) absence, Betances might cede the occasional closing call to Zach Britton or David Robertson, but he's the primary arm in Aaron Boone's plans.

Norris (0-3) exited Saturday's start against the Yankees with left calf cramping and was charged with the loss.

Norris allowed two runs over 4.1 innings and struck out seven prior to leaving the game. All things considered, the reason for his removal being cramps is good news as he was making his first start since recovering from a groin injury that sidelined him since April. If he remains in the rotation, the 25-year-old's next turn will come next Friday against the Cardinals, though he should be considered day-to-day.

Almonte was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Almonte had one brief stint with the Angels this season, allowing two runs over an inning of work. The 25-year-old struggled for Salt Lake this season, posting an ugly 9.70 ERA and 2.34 WHIP across 21.1 innings.

Frare had his contract purchased by the White Sox on Saturday.

Frare spent the bulk of the season at Double-A Trenton with the Yankees -- where he dominated with a 0.62 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 57:15 K:BB over 43.2 innings -- before being acquired by the White Sox. The 25-year-old similarly allowed only one run across 12.2 innings with Triple-A Charlotte and now will join the White Sox bullpen for the final month of the season.

Bummer was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Bummer last saw the majors in early June and had a solid 3.26 ERA and 21:6 K:BB over 19.1 innings. The 24-year-old did allow a .321 opponent batting average and a 1.71 WHIP, which suggests some regression is likely in order. The 24-year-old could be used as a situational left-hander for the White Sox.

Hendriks was recalled from Triple-A Nashville and will serve as the opener against the Mariners on Saturday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Hendriks hasn't had much luck in the majors yet this season, allowing nine runs and 17 hits over 11 innings. The Athletics are hoping he can replicate the 2.84 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 43:4 K:BB the 29-year-old posted over 25.1 innings with the Sounds. Daniel Mengden will serve as the primary pitcher once Hendriks completes his opener duties.

Mengden won't start Saturday's game against the Mariners but will serve as the Athletics' primary pitcher after Liam Hendriks opens the game, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Mengden was set to take over for Brett Anderson (forearm) in the starting rotation, but the Athletics will instead opt to use Hendriks as an opener. Mengden fired four scoreless innings while relieving Anderson on Monday and has a 4.47 ERA over 16 starts in the majors this season. It remains unclear if this is a one-time strategy for the Athletics or something they plan to utilize on a regular basis.

Perez was recalled from Triple-A Fresno on Saturday.

Perez has been in the majors for a couple stints this season and will join the Astros again with September's expanded roster. The 22-year-old has allowed three runs on four hits over seven innings for Houston while posting a 2.08 ERA and 1.18 WHIP between Double-A and Triple-A this season.

Curtis was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Curtis will join the Rangers for the first time since being claimed in early August. The 26-year-old has a career 3.73 ERA and 1.63 WHIP over 31.1 innings and adds to the Rangers' bullpen depth with September's expanded rosters.