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  • Bryan Abreu RP | HOU

    Astros' Bryan Abreu: Stops bleeding late, earns save

    Abreu earned the save Tuesday against the Rangers, allowing one unearned run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings.

    The right-hander was summoned in the eighth inning after Enyel De Los Santos nearly squandered a 6-1 lead. Abreu, who had allowed eight runs over his previous six appearances, looked to be in danger of another rough outing as he gave up an RBI single to Adolis Garcia following a walk to the first batter he faced. However, Abreu managed to settle down, escape further damage and finish off the ninth to secure his seventh save of the season. The performance not only helped seal a much-needed win for Houston but also provided a confidence boost for Abreu. He owns a 2.37 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 103:31 K:BB across 68.1 innings on the year.

  • Astros' AJ Blubaugh: Racks up sevens Ks in short start

    Blubaugh struck out seven and scattered two hits and one walk over three scoreless innings in his start during Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. He didn't factor into the decision in the victory.

    Called upon to make his second start of the season in what was essentially a bullpen game for the Astros, Blubaugh was electric out of the gate, striking out the first four batters he faced on his way to racking up an eye-popping 21 called or swinging strikes on only 50 pitches before giving way to Colton Gordon. Blubaugh has been outstanding in September, working 11 consecutive scoreless innings with 16 strikeouts and four walks. The rookie carries a 2.16 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 25 innings this season. He'll likely shift back to the bullpen temporarily but could be called upon when the Astros next require a fifth starter during the final series of the regular season versus the Angels.

  • Keegan Akin RP | BAL

    Orioles' Keegan Akin: Notches sixth save

    Akin allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn a save against the White Sox on Tuesday.

    Akin gave up a one-out single to Chase Meidroth before striking out the last two batters he faced to close out the 8-7 win. It was Akin's sixth save in nine chances since the start of August. During that span, he's produced a 3.15 ERA while also adding four holds. For the year, Akin owns a 3.20 ERA with a 56:31 K:BB and six saves through 59 innings.

  • Jeff Hoffman RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Jeff Hoffman: Escapes with save

    Hoffman recorded two outs, both by strikeout, to earn a save against the Rays on Tuesday. He gave up a walk and a hit but was not charged with a run.

    Hoffman entered a 6-4 game with a runner on third and one out in the ninth inning. The inherited runner scored on an RBI single by Brandon Lowe before Hoffman walked Junior Caminero, but the right-hander rallied to strike out the final two batters he faced. It was Hoffman's 31st save in 38 chances and his first conversion since Sept. 2. He's given up one run over his last 7.2 innings and now owns a 4.64 ERA with an 83:23 K:BB through 64 frames.

  • Grant Taylor RP | CHW

    White Sox's Grant Taylor: Available Tuesday

    Taylor (groin) will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

    Taylor hasn't pitched since suffering a groin strain during Wednesday's game versus the Rays. After coming away from his bullpen session Monday without any issues, the White Sox have given him the green light to return to game action. The 23-year-old hasn't exactly been effective in his MLB debut, accumulating a 5.68 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 31.2 innings.

  • Luis Curvelo RP | TEX

    Rangers' Luis Curvelo: Demoted to Round Rock

    The Rangers optioned Curvelo to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

    He's being sent out to accommodate the return of Danny Coulombe. Curvelo has posted a 5.50 ERA and 19:10 K:BB over 18 frames out of the Rangers' bullpen this season.

  • Danny Coulombe RP | TEX

    Rangers' Danny Coulombe: Reinstated from 15-day IL

    The Rangers activated Coulombe (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

    Coulombe has been shelved since late August with left shoulder fatigue but has been cleared to return to action following a brief rehab assignment. He'll play a key left-handed relief role in the Rangers' bullpen.

  • Orioles' Grant Wolfram: Sent back to minors

    The Orioles optioned Wolfram to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

    Wolfram has struck out 31 over 26 innings with the Orioles, but he's also posted a 4.85 ERA and 1.77 WHIP. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for waiver claim Jose Castillo.

  • Twins' Anthony Misiewicz: Ready to face hitters

    Misiewicz (pectoral) is expected to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

    If all goes well Tuesday, Misiewicz could report to Triple-A St. Paul this weekend for a rehab assignment. The reliever has been on the shelf since July 25 due to a left pectoral strain but looks like he'll have a chance to rejoin the Twins for the final week of the season.

  • Dietrich Enns RP | BAL

    Orioles' Dietrich Enns: Earns second save

    Enns picked up the save Monday against the White Sox. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out four over three perfect innings.

    Enns locked down his second save of the year with a dominant three-inning effort, retiring all nine batters he faced. The veteran lefty has worked more than an inning in each of his last seven outings, though four of his previous six appearances before Monday came with at least one earned run allowed. With the Orioles this season, the 34-year-old owns a 3.28 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 24.1 innings in 14 appearances.

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