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  • Dillon Tate RP | TOR

    Orioles' Dillon Tate: Heading back to Triple-A

    The Orioles optioned Tate to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Tate was recalled Tuesday and did not make an appearance in the Orioles' win over the Mets. The transaction clears a spot on the active roster for Cole Irvin, who was called up from Triple-A to start Wednesday's series finale at Citi Field.

  • Andres Munoz RP | SEA

    Mariners' Andres Munoz: Takes loss versus Dodgers

    Munoz (2-5) was charged with a blown save and took the loss Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a batter over 1.1 innings.

    Munoz was called upon for a high-leverage situation to face the heart of the Dodgers' order in the seventh with a runner on second and one out and the Mariners clinging to a one-run lead. He wound up giving up a double to Mookie Betts to tie the game before completing the frame. Munoz came back out in the eighth and put some traffic on the bases before eventually giving up a three-run homer to Jason Heyward. Munoz has now blown consecutive saves and has allowed a home run in both appearances. Before this latest slide, Munoz was working on a streak of 14 consecutive scoreless appearances, allowing just one hit over that span. He's still in the midst of an excellent season, posting a 1.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 58:22 K:BB in 48 innings while compiling 18 saves and six holds.

  • Austin Pruitt RP | TEX

    Athletics' Austin Pruitt: Catches on with Oakland

    The Athletics signed Pruitt to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

    Pruitt made four appearances with the Rangers earlier this season, allowing six runs over 4.1 relief innings before missing time with a knee injury and eventually getting released. He'll report to Triple-A Las Vegas, where he could be used as a starter or reliever.

  • Tim Herrin RP | CLE

    Guardians' Tim Herrin: Earns fifth win

    Herrin (5-0) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the win over the Yankees on Tuesday.

    Herrin worked the 11th inning and kept the game tied at 3-3 before the Guardians' offense erupted in the 12th to make him the pitcher of record. The southpaw has had a bumpy August, allowing six runs over 8.1 innings, but he's picked up two holds and avoided losses and blown saves in that nine-appearance span. Herrin has a 2.12 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB through 51 innings overall while adding 13 holds this season, though his high walk rate (4.1 BB/9) has mostly limited him to a middle-relief role.

  • Twins' Kody Funderburk: Could begin rehab assignment soon

    Funderburk (left oblique strain) has started a throwing program and could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

    Funderburk went on the 15-day injured list July 21. He may need several appearances in the minors after a long layoff.

  • Edwin Uceta RP | TB

    Rays' Edwin Uceta: Grabs first post-Fairbanks save

    Uceta struck out one over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Athletics.

    Uceta received the first save opportunity since Pete Fairbanks (lat) went on the injured list Monday, and he went on to record his first major-league save. Uceta retired four batters on a total of nine pitches (seven strikes), extending his scoreless streak to 10.1 innings in the process. He emerged as a setup man after the All-Star break and now has a chance to be part of a closing committee that doesn't have a clear favorite to lead the way just yet. For the year, Uceta has a 0.90 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 36:4 K:BB over 30 innings. While he doesn't have stellar velocity -- he doesn't throw a four-seamer, and his fastest pitch is a 93.9 mph sinker -- Uceta continues to thrive mostly by inducing weak contact and getting batters to chase pitches at an above-average rate.

  • Kenley Jansen RP | DET

    Red Sox's Kenley Jansen: Rebounds for 24th save

    Jansen pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Astros.

    Jansen was on the hook for a walk-off loss Monday, but he had no trouble protecting a one-run lead one day later. He needed just 12 pitches (eight strikes) for the save Tuesday. The veteran closer has allowed just one run while striking out nine over seven innings in August. He's up to 24-for-27 in save chances while pitching to a 2.78 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 53:15 K:BB over 45.1 innings this season.

  • Bryan Sammons SP | DET

    Tigers' Bryan Sammons: Takes first loss Tuesday

    Sammons (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits across 4.1 innings of relief to take the loss Tuesday against the Cubs. He walked three and struck out two.

    The lefty followed opener Alex Faedo, though Sammons was less effective compared to his last time out, when he allowed just one run across 5.2 innings. He still has a solid 3.91 ERA across 23 innings this season, and the Tigers seem to like Sammons in a bulk role, so he could pick up some wins down the stretch if he pitches well.

  • Justin Slaten RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Justin Slaten: Set for rehab assignment

    Slaten (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Slaten threw a bullpen session Monday, and he's now slated to take the final step in his recovery from right elbow inflammation. It's unclear where Slaten will report to for his rehab assignment, but he likely won't require an extensive stay before ultimately returning to the Red Sox bullpen.

  • J.T. Ginn P | ATH

    Athletics' J.T. Ginn: Summoned from Triple-A

    The Athletics selected Ginn's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

    Since being moved up to Las Vegas from Double-A Midland on May 11, Ginn posted a 5.72 ERA and 1.53 WHIP across 72.1 innings in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. Despite his lackluster performance, Ginn will move up to the big leagues and join Oakland's pitching staff as a replacement for lefty Scott Alexander (shoulder), who was moved to the injured list. The 25-year-old Ginn has worked almost exclusively as a starter throughout his career in the minors, though he'll likely be used as a long reliever while in the big leagues.

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