MLB Player News
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George Soriano RP | MIA
Marlins' George Soriano: Returns to minors
The Marlins optioned Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.
Soriano was called up by Miami on Sept. 7, and he allowed six runs over 6.1 frames in three appearances during his time with the big club. He's being sent down in favor of Shaun Anderson, who had his contract selected from Jacksonville on Friday.
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Trey Wingenter RP | CHC
Cubs' Trey Wingenter: Back in majors
The Cubs recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa on Friday.
The right-hander was demoted to Triple-A on Tuesday but will now take the roster spot of Jordan Wicks, who was placed on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Wingenter has appeared in just five big-league games between the Red Sox and Cubs this season and has given up nine earned runs with a 4:3 K:BB over 6.1 innings.
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Joan Adon RP | WAS
Nationals' Joan Adon: Shifts to 60-day IL
Adon (biceps) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
The right-hander landed on the injured list in late August due to a biceps strain, and he won't be eligible to return for the final stretch of the season. Adon made one start in eight appearances with the Nationals this year and posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB over 10.2 innings.
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Zach Brzykcy RP | WAS
Nationals' Zach Brzykcy: Optioned to Triple-A
The Nationals optioned Brzykcy to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
The rookie reliever is clearing out to make space on the roster for Trevor Williams, who is back from the injured list to start Friday's game against the Cubs. Brzykcy was roughed up for nine runs over 5.2 innings during his brief first stint in the big leagues.
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Shawn Armstrong RP | CHC
Cubs' Shawn Armstrong: Departs 40-man roster
The Cubs designated Armstrong for assignment Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The Cubs claimed Armstrong after he had been jettisoned from the Cardinals' 40-man roster and the veteran reliever will now go through the waiver process again. Armstrong yielded four runs with a 4:4 K:BB over 7.1 frames during his brief time with the Cubs.
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Hayden Wesneski RP | CHC
Cubs' Hayden Wesneski: Activated from injured list
The Cubs activated Wesneski (foreram) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Wesneski has been sidelined since late July with a right forearm strain but has been cleared to return after making four rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa. He's pegged for a multi-inning relief role with the Cubs down the stretch.