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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.

  • 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.

  • Alan Busenitz RP | CIN

    Reds' Alan Busenitz: Rejoins bullpen

    The Reds selected Busenitz's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

    He'll give the Reds a fresh relief arm after the bullpen needed to cover five innings Thursday against Atlanta. Busenitz gave up four runs (three earned) in one inning of work in his lone appearance with the big club in 2024.

  • Reds' Brandon Leibrandt: Sent back to minors

    The Reds optioned Leibrandt to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

    Leibrandt was pummeled for seven runs over four innings in an extended relief appearance Thursday versus Atlanta. He's being replaced on the roster by Alan Busenitz, who gives the bullpen a fresh arm.

  • Joan Adon SP | 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • JoJo Romero RP | STL

    Cardinals' JoJo Romero: Stuck with loss Thursday

    Romero (7-3) allowed a run on one hit and one walk over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Thursday versus the Pirates.

    Romero put two runners on base in the eighth inning, and Ryan Fernandez allowed one of them to score after he entered the game. Over six innings in September, Romero has allowed two runs on six hits and three walks, a slight fade in performance from his level throughout the year. He's now at a 2.76 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 51:15 K:BB through 58.2 innings while adding a save, eight blown saves and 30 holds.

  • Pirates' Aroldis Chapman: Records 10th save

    Chapman earned a save against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing one hit in one scoreless inning.

    Chapman entered in the bottom of the ninth inning with a one-run lead and gave up a leadoff single to Brendan Donovan. However, Donovan didn't advance any further, as Chapman retired the next three batters on just four pitches. Chapman has converted each of his past four save chances, though this was just the second time in that span that he hasn't allowed a run.

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