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  • Dylan Dodd SP | ATL

    Braves' Dylan Dodd: Optioned to Gwinnett

    Atlanta optioned Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

    Dodd will depart Atlanta's bullpen in order to make room on the pitching staff for Hurston Waldrep, who was recalled to start the first game of Saturday's twin bill against the Marlins. Dodd owns a 3.80 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through 21.1 big-league innings on the year, giving him a good chance to return to Atlanta at some point before the end of the season.

  • Braves' Hurston Waldrep: Recalled ahead of start

    Atlanta recalled Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of his start in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins at Truist Park.

    Although he carries a 4.42 ERA and 1.48 WHIP through 19 starts in the minors this season, Waldrep was effective in his 2025 debut for Atlanta in this past Sunday's MLB Speedway Classic. While technically making a relief appearance after the game was suspended in the first inning Saturday before being resumed Sunday, the 23-year-old gave up just one run in 5.2 innings against the Reds. He'll now aim to silence a Marlins squad that has been surging since the All-Star break. Dylan Dodd was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

  • Trevor Megill RP | MIL

    Brewers' Trevor Megill: Hangs on for save Friday

    Megill picked up the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Mets, allowing two hits and no walks with no strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

    Megill yielded multiple knocks for the first time since his June 29 outing versus Colorado, but Blake Perkins was able to bail out the closer by throwing out Starling Marte at the plate for the final out of Friday's game. Although he served up a homer his last time out, Megill has converted each of his last nine save opportunities. During this span, the hard-throwing right-hander has a sparkling 0.87 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB covering 10.1 innings.

  • Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft: Starting Saturday

    Pirates manager Don Kelly said that Ashcraft will start Saturday's game against the Reds, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

    Ashcraft will be making his second start of the season after posting a 3.24 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 33.1 innings with the Pirates while primarily serving as a middle reliever. The 25-year-old righty had been starting at Triple-A Indianapolis before being called up in late May, but since then, he's maxed out at three innings at the big-league level on three occasions. Additionally, Ashcraft will be taking the mound on three days' rest, so the Pirates are unlikely to let the right-hander work deep enough into Saturday's start to qualify for a win. With a strong showing against the Reds, Ashcraft could stick around in the rotation on a more permanent basis.

  • Dennis Santana RP | PIT

    Pirates' Dennis Santana: Bounces back for seventh save

    Santana earned the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Reds, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

    Santana was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and needed just eight pitches to close it out. It was an encouraging rebound after the 29-year-old blew his first save chance since taking over as the Pirates' closer Wednesday. On the season, he's 7-for-9 in save opportunities with a 2.52 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 40:11 K:BB across 50 innings.

  • Phillies' David Robertson: Expected to join big club Sunday

    Manager Rob Thomson said Friday that he expects Robertson to join the active roster Sunday, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.

    Robertson reported to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after signing a one-year deal with the Phillies on July 21. He's had mixed results with the IronPigs, surrendering three runs in one inning during two of his six minor-league outings while going without an earned run allowed during his other four. Despite his inconsistent performance, the 40-year-old veteran will nab a spot in Philadelphia's bullpen and is likely ticketed for a middle-relief role.

  • Angel Chivilli RP | COL

    Rockies' Angel Chivilli: Placed on restricted list

    The Rockies placed Chivilli on the restricted list Friday.

    The team hasn't provided any details as to why Chivilli was moved to the restricted list, but some clarity may come in the near future. The 23-year-old currently carries a 7.29 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 42 innings in the majors this year and isn't likely to receive many high-leverage opportunities once he's activated.

  • George Soriano RP | ATL

    Marlins' George Soriano: Returns to majors

    The Marlins recalled Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

    Soriano has struggled to a 7.97 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 12 appearances with the big club this season, but he pitched well during his latest stint in Jacksonville, allowing just one earned run with an 11:2 K:BB in 9.2 innings since June 7. He replaces lefty Cade Gibson on the active roster and in the Miami bullpen.

  • Cade Gibson P | MIA

    Marlins' Cade Gibson: Sent down to Triple-A

    The Marlins optioned Gibson to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

    Gibson has pitched well overall this season, but he gave up another run Thursday against Atlanta, marking his third straight appearance allowing at least one run. The lefty will be swapped out for a fresh arm in right-hander George Soriano, but Gibson figures to be on the short list to return the next time the Marlins need bullpen reinforcements.

  • Shelby Miller RP | MIL

    Brewers' Shelby Miller: Set for Brewers debut

    Miller (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday.

    Miller will make his Brewers debut when he gets into a game, as he's healthy for the first time since early July. The veteran reliever was traded from Arizona to Milwaukee on July 31. Before sustaining the forearm strain, Miller tallied a 1.98 ERA, 10 saves and eight holds over 36.1 innings for the Diamondbacks. Miller should be in contention for setup work, as Trevor Megill has been outstanding in the closing role.

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