MLB Player News
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Will Klein RP | LAD
Dodgers' Will Klein: Optioned to Triple-A
The Dodgers optioned Klein to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
Klein pitched well during his brief time in the majors, tossing 3.2 scoreless frames with a 5:1 K:BB. However, he wasn't going to be available for a day or two after throwing two innings and 36 pitches Wednesday. Klein should get another chance later this season.
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Jonathan Pintaro SP | NYM
Mets' Jonathan Pintaro: Rough big-league debut
Pintaro gave up two runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's win over Atlanta. He struck out one.
Making his big-league debut, Pintaro entered in a low-leverage spot with the Mets ahead 7-1 and struggled to find the plate, tossing 16 of 29 pitches for strikes. Some nerves were to be expected from the 27-year-old righty, and New York will likely give him another chance or two to help bolster a fraying bullpen before churning his roster spot for a fresh arm.
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Michael Fulmer RP | SF
Cubs' Michael Fulmer: Loses 40-man roster spot
The Cubs designated Fulmer for assignment Thursday.
Fulmer tossed three scoreless frames over two appearances during his brief time with the Cubs. The veteran right-hander elected free agency after being removed from Boston's 40-man roster earlier this season, and he's likely to become a free agent again if he passes through waivers.
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Austin Cox RP | ATL
Braves' Austin Cox: Sent to Gwinnett
Atlanta optioned Cox to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Right-hander Michael Petersen was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move and will provide Atlanta with a fresh arm in the bullpen for Thursday's series finale versus the Mets. After being called up from Gwinnett over the weekend, Cox made two appearances for Atlanta, covering three innings and allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out five.
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Michael Petersen P | MIA
Braves' Michael Petersen: Back in big leagues
Atlanta recalled Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Atlanta will send left-hander Austin Cox to Triple-A in a corresponding move while the right-handed Petersen takes his spot in the bullpen. Petersen has previously made two appearances for Atlanta this season, giving up two earned runs on three hits and no walks over three innings.
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Calvin Faucher RP | MIA
Marlins' Calvin Faucher: Blows save but nabs victory
Faucher (3-2) earned the win but blew a save against the Giants on Wednesday, allowing two runs on one hit and one walk over one inning.
Though he was credited with the victory, this was far from a good outing by the right-hander. Faucher hit two batters and walked another during his time on the mound, and the single he allowed would have ended the game if not for Jung Hoo Lee getting thrown out trying to score. The blown save was Faucher's first since May 26, and he recorded six saves across 10.2 innings during that span. With that in mind, he's probably still the Marlins' top option for saves despite Wednesday's rough appearance.
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Trevor Megill RP | MIL
Brewers' Trevor Megill: Pockets 18th save
Megill struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Pirates.
The 31-year-old righty came through with his sixth straight successful conversion, and on the year he's blown only two of his 20 save chances. Megill hasn't been quite as dominant as his predecessors in the Milwaukee closer role, Josh Hader and Devin Williams, but that's a high bar to clear, and he's been more than adequate in his first full season with the job. Through 27.2 innings, Megill's posted a 2.60 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB.
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Adrian Morejon RP | SD
Padres' Adrian Morejon: Grabs save Wednesday
Morejon earned the save in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Nationals, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
With Robert Suarez serving a suspension, the Padres turned to Morejon in the ninth inning Wednesday to close out a one-run victory. The left-hander made quick work of the Nats, retiring the side on just seven pitches, to earn his second save this season. Morejon has been dominant of late, allowing just one unearned run in his last 15.2 innings -- he's given up three hits while striking out 17 in that span. His ERA is down to 2.04 with a 0.82 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB across 35.1 innings this season. However, with Suarez eligible to return Saturday, Morejon figures to remain in a setup role moving forward.
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Matt Svanson P | STL
Cardinals' Matt Svanson: Rejoins big-league bullpen
The Cardinals recalled Svanson from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Svanson has been shuttled back and forth between Memphis and St. Louis multiple times this season, collecting a 3.95 ERA and 12:7 K:BB over 13.2 frames during his time with the big club. He will provide manager Oliver Marmol with a fresh bullpen arm in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.