MLB Player News

Rays closer Fernando Rodney earned his 30th save Saturday, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning in his team's 4-2 win over the Yankees. He has converted three straight save opportunities after blowing back-to-back chances in early August.

Rodney owns a 3.76 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 68:31 K:BB ratio while converting 30 of 37 save opportunities.

White Sox pitcher Hector Santiago did not factor into the decision in his team's 3-2 win over the Rangers Saturday after giving up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six in 6 1/3 innings.

The White Sox have won each of Santiago's last four starts, but he's picked up a win in just one of those victories. He brings a 4-7 record, 3.25 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 126:60 K:BB ratio into Friday's start against the Red Sox.

Rays pitcher Matt Moore's simulated game went well Saturday, but it is still not clear when he will return from his elbow injury. Manager Joe Maddon told the Tampa Bay Times he does not expect Moore back in the rotation until September, when rosters expand.

Moore has been out since the end of July with this injury, and the team is taking his recovery very slowly.  

The Twins optioned reliever Michael Tonkin down to Triple-A Rochester after Friday's game against the Indians. Tonkin, who called up earlier in the week, allowed three unearned runs in an inning of relief in Wednesday's game against the Tigers. 

Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Loup was placed on the paternity list, according to the team's play-by-play radio announcer.  Loup owns a 2.47 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP through 62 innings of relief.

With Mariano Rivera unavailable after throwing 2 2/3 innings in three games over the last two days, Yankees pitcher David Robertson picked up his second save in his team's 5-3 win over the Blue Jays Thursday.

Robertson's first save came on Aug. 12, and he owns a 1.68 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 65:15 K:BB and 30 holds after giving up just one earned run in 26 innings over his last 27 appearances.

The Twins are expected to recall starter Liam Hendriks to take the mound Saturday in Cleveland, MLB.com reports Wednesday.

Hendriks will take the rotation spot of Kyle Gibson, who was recently demoted.

Hendriks pitched eight shutout innings in his last start with Triple-A Rochester. That said, he's struggled overall this season.

Seattle closer Danny Farquhar earned another save Wednesday afternoon in Oakland. Farquhar picked up his ninth save with a 1-2-3 inning.

Farquhar struck out the side in the ninth on 18 pitches for the Mariners. He lowered his ERA to 4.68 in the process. He has saves in his last four appearances without allowing a hit or run with seven Ks over that span.

Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore (elbow) said he was very encouraged after throwing 69 pitches during a bullpen session Wednesday, which included changeups. He reported no issues with his elbow and will throw a simulated game Saturday.

Mariners closer Danny Farquhar struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning to close out the Athletics Tuesday night in Oakland.

Farquhar picked up his eighth save of the season as he went 1-2-3 for the Mariners on only 15 pitches. His ERA is now at 4.79.

The 26-year-old has earned saves in three consecutive appearances since blowing his third of the year. He's gone 8 for 9 over his last nine appearances overall.