MLB Player News
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Rob Zastryzny RP | MIL
Brewers' Rob Zastryzny: Hopes to resume rehab soon
Zastryzny (ribs) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and hopes to resume his rehab assignment this weekend, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.
Zastryzny had to be pulled off his rehab assignment Monday, but evidently the setback was deemed minor. The left-hander could be ready to rejoin the Brewers' bullpen by early August if all goes well.
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Blake Treinen RP | LAD
Dodgers' Blake Treinen: Struggles in return to mound
Treinen allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two batters over two-thirds of an inning against the Reds on Monday.
Treinen was reinstated Sunday from a lengthy stay on the injured list due to a forearm injury and saw his first MLB game action in over three months Monday. Though he didn't enter in a save situation, the right-hander did get the ball in the ninth inning with Los Angeles holding a 5-1 lead. Treinen looked rusty in the outing, throwing just 15 of 25 pitches for strikes and walking a pair. After issuing a free pass to TJ Friedl to load the bases with two outs, manager Dave Roberts elected to turn to Jack Dreyer, who was able to nab a save by getting Matt McLain to ground out. With Tanner Scott (elbow) currently on the IL and without a definite timeline for a return, the Dodgers' closer situation is nebulous, and Treinen could certainly factor into the mix, though Roberts may first want to allow him to shake off any cobwebs lingering from the extended absence. The Dodgers are also rumored to be seeking bullpen help as the trade deadline approaches.
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Andrew Nardi RP | MIA
Marlins' Andrew Nardi: Resumes mound work
Nardi (back) has begun throwing off a mound, MLB.com reports.
The southpaw reliever has yet to pitch in 2025 due to lower-back inflammation that cropped up in spring training, but he began a throwing progression in mid-June and has now graduated to mound work. It's not clear exactly what that entails or when he might be ready to face live batters, or even if he's done so already, but a return to the Marlins' bullpen some time in August could be feasible.
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Ryan Cusick RP | PHI
Phillies' Ryan Cusick: Remains in organization
The Phillies outrighted Cusick to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.
Cusick passed through waivers after being booted off the Phillies' 40-man roster and will remain in the organization. The right-hander has yet to see any action in the majors and has allowed 21 runs over 21.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025.
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Dylan Lee RP | ATL
Braves' Dylan Lee: July struggles continue
Lee struck out one and gave up a solo home run to Randal Grichuk in the eighth inning of Monday's win over the Royals.
Taking the mound with Atlanta ahead 9-3, Lee saw his second pitch of the frame sail over the left-field wall. The southpaw has had a tough time keeping the ball in the yard of late, and through 11 appearances in July he's stumbled to a 7.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB while serving up three homers in nine innings. With Raisel Iglesias a prime candidate to get shipped out at the trade deadline though, Lee could still find himself in the mix for saves in August alongside Pierce Johnson.
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Pierce Johnson RP | CIN
Braves' Pierce Johnson: Collects ninth hold
Johnson struck out one in a perfect sixth inning Monday to record his ninth hold of the season in a win over the Royals.
The right-hander continues to provide Atlanta with reliable high-leverage innings. Over his last 15 appearances, Johnson has been scored upon only once, delivering a 0.59 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB in 15.1 innings. With Raisel Iglesias a prime candidate to get shipped out at the trade deadline, Johnson could be in the mix for saves in August alongside Dylan Lee.
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Kyle Finnegan RP | DET
Nationals' Kyle Finnegan: Locks down 20th save
Finnegan picked up the save Monday against the Astros. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out one over a perfect inning.
Finnegan made quick work of the Astros in the ninth inning, retiring the side to seal a Nationals win Monday. The veteran has allowed multiple runs in four outings but posted zeroes in 29 others. His 4.38 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 39 innings this season are relatively underwhelming, but Finnegan remains a potential trade candidate for a contending team seeking bullpen depth.
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Brad Lord P | WAS
Nationals' Brad Lord: Solid showing in no-decision
Lord did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on a hit and a walk over 5.1 innings against the Astros. He struck out two.
Lord was highly effective Monday, retiring the first 14 batters he faced before allowing a baserunner with two outs in the fifth inning. The right-hander has bounced between the rotation and bullpen this season but has quietly delivered solid results, recording a 3.27 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 74.2 innings in 37 appearances. His modest strikeout rate (7.4 K/9) could cap his upside and make him a candidate for regression, but he's been dependable and appears poised to make another start in the Nationals' rotation.