MLB Player News
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Bradley Blalock RP | COL
Rockies' Bradley Blalock: Drops third straight
Blalock (1-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and five walks over four innings. He struck out four.
Blalock gave up a leadoff homer to Parker Meadows in the first inning before he was tagged for another four runs in the second, with three scoring on a Riley Greene bases-loaded triple. It's the third straight loss for the 23-year-old Blalock -- he's allowed 14 earned runs in just 13 innings in that span and has also issued 11 walks in his last two starts (nine innings). Overall, Blalock sports a 5.87 ERA with a 1.79 WHIP and 20:19 K:BB through his first 29.2 big-league innings. He'll look for a better result in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend against the Cubs at home.
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Brusdar Graterol RP | LAD
Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol: Activated from IL
The Dodgers reinstated Graterol (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Graterol will return from the injured list a day earlier than originally expected, taking the place of Anthony Banda (hand), who landed on the IL in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Graterol allowed two earned runs in just one-third of an inning before leaving his season debut with a hamstring strain Aug. 6, so there's a good chance the Dodgers limit him to low-leverage outings until he's able to find his footing in the big leagues.
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Nick Ramirez RP | LAD
Dodgers' Nick Ramirez: Designated for assignment
The Dodgers designated Ramirez for assignment Tuesday.
Just two days after being selected from Triple-A, Ramirez will once again be without a spot on the 40-man as Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps/shoulder) returns from the 60-day IL. The 35-year-old allowed three runs (one earned) over two innings during his appearance Monday and carries a 6.08 ERA through 13.1 MLB frames.
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Spencer Turnbull RP | PHI
Phillies' Spencer Turnbull: Facing hitters Friday
Turnbull (lat) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Destiny Lugardo of Phillies Nation reports.
Turnbull threw an up-and-down bullpen session Monday, clearing the way for him to face hitters for the first time since he was diagnosed with a right lat strain in late June. The Phillies aren't giving up hope that Turnbull could make it back later this month as a reliever, but he can't afford any hiccups.
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Brett de Geus RP | TOR
Marlins' Brett de Geus: Dumped from 40-man roster
The Marlins designated de Geus for assignment Tuesday.
The 26-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville in late August and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. De Geus has made 11 appearances between the Marlins and Mariners this season and has given up five earned runs with a 6:2 K:BB over nine innings.
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Michael Petersen RP | MIA
Marlins' Michael Petersen: Claimed by Miami
The Marlins claimed Petersen off waivers Tuesday.
The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Dodgers over the weekend, and he didn't make it through much of the waiver order before being claimed. Petersen posted a 6.43 ERA in 14 innings for the Dodgers this season, though he's been dominant at the Triple-A level with a 1.64 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 44:8 K:BB over 33 frames.
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Landen Roupp RP | SF
Giants' Landen Roupp: Starting Tuesday's contest
Roupp will start Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
It will be the first major-league start for Roupp, who fired 61 pitches over four scoreless relief innings in his last appearance Thursday versus the Diamondbacks. The righty has split time between the rotation and bullpen this season at Triple-A Sacramento, but he hasn't gone more than four frames in any outing in the majors and minors in 2024; therefore, he'll be relatively limited from a workload perspective.
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Edwin Diaz RP | NYM
Mets' Edwin Diaz: Claims 17th save
Diaz picked up the save Monday against the Blue Jays while allowing one hit and no walks with one strikeout across a scoreless ninth inning.
Diaz hasn't allowed a run in seven straight innings, tallying three saves and a 14:1 K:BB during that stretch. Diaz is 17-for-23 in save chances this season, logging a 3.63 ERA across 44.2 innings.
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Carlos Estevez RP | PHI
Phillies' Carlos Estevez: Blows save, gets win
Estevez (4-4) blew the save but picked up the win in Monday's 2-1 victory against the Rays, giving up one run on two hits in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Estevez entered with a 1-0 lead in the ninth and immediately gave up a game-tying home run to pinch hitter Brandon Lowe. It's the second time since joining the Phillies that Estevez blows a save but still grabs the win. The 31-year-old has only allowed four earned runs since being traded late in July. Estevez has a 2.16 ERA with three wins and four saves in 16.2 innings with Philadelphia.
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Aroldis Chapman RP | PIT
Pirates' Aroldis Chapman: Picks up seventh save
Chapman got the save Monday against the Marlins. He allowed one run on two hits and one walk with two strikeouts in one inning.
Chapman worked in and out of trouble in the ninth as he had the tying and go-ahead run on base before escaping the jam. The 36-year-old veteran was coming off one of his worst outings of the season when he gave up a season-high four runs Saturday. Chapman has now picked up three saves in his last five appearances since replacing David Bednar as the team's primary closer.