MLB Player News
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Jose Cuas RP | PHI
Phillies' Jose Cuas: Claimed by Phillies
The Phillies claimed Cuas off waivers from Toronto and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Cuas was DFA'd by the Blue Jays on Thursday after allowing three runs in three innings spanning four appearances. The 30-year-old will get a fresh start with the Phillies, though he'll start out in the minors at Lehigh Valley.
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Jonathan Bermudez RP | MIA
Marlins' Jonathan Bermudez: Selected from Triple-A
The Marlins selected Bermudez's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Just four days after being sent outright to Jacksonville, Bermudez will now rejoin the active roster to give the Marlins an additional bullpen arm capable of handling multiple innings. The 28-year-old southpaw allowed two earned runs in 3.2 innings during his MLB debut Aug. 27 and will presumably be used in long relief again while with the Marlins. Austin Kitchen was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Lake Bachar RP | MIA
Marlins' Lake Bachar: Recalled from Triple-A
The Marlins recalled Bachar from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Bachar was sent to Triple-A after being claimed off waivers from San Diego on Tuesday, and he'll now join the big-league squad after just four days with his new organization. The 29-year-old righty owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 74.2 innings in the minors this season, and he'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game.
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George Soriano RP | MIA
Marlins' George Soriano: Up from Jacksonville
The Marlins recalled Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Soriano owns a 6.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 23 innings in the majors this season, but he'll be promoted nonetheless to give the Fish another fresh arm to use out of the bullpen. He'll most likely be used in low-leverage situations while with Miami.
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Anthony Bender RP | MIA
Marlins' Anthony Bender: Reinstated from IL
The Marlins reinstated Bender (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.
Bender has been on the shelf since mid-August due to a right shoulder impingement, but he's been cleared to return to Miami's bullpen after allowing one run in three innings during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville. The 29-year-old holds a 4.00 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 45 innings in the majors, though a lack of depth in the Marlins' bullpen has allowed him to work in several high-leverage situations.
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Kyle Leahy RP | STL
Cardinals' Kyle Leahy: Optioned to Memphis
The Cardinals optioned Leahy to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Leahy has turned in a 4.30 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 14.2 innings since being recalled from the minors in late-July, though he'll now be sent back to Triple-A after giving up three runs over 1.1 frames during Friday's loss. Chris Roycroft was recalled from Memphis in a corresponding move.
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Chris Roycroft RP | STL
Cardinals' Chris Roycroft: Back in big leagues
The Cardinals recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Since being optioned to Triple-A at the end of July, Roycroft has turned in a 2.60 ERA and 1.50 WHIP alongside a 19:6 K:BB through 17.1 innings. He'll now rejoin the Cardinals' bullpen to provide the big squad with a fresh arm, replacing Kyle Leahy.
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Victor Vodnik RP | COL
Rockies' Victor Vodnik: Strikes out two in rehab outing
Vodnik (bicep) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Hartford on Friday and struck out two batters over one inning.
Vodnik has been on the injured list since Aug. 21 with right bicep inflammation, but he was cleared to embark on the rehab assignment after he completed a bullpen session earlier this week without issue. Prior to Vodnik joining up with Hartford, manager Bud Black told MLB.com that the right-hander "could return quickly" if his rehab assignment goes well. Considering how well Vodnik pitched Friday, it wouldn't be surprising if he was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee after getting a day of rest Saturday.
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Austin Kitchen RP | SEA
Marlins' Austin Kitchen: Chased early in loss
Kitchen (0-1) yielded seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over two innings Friday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Phillies.
Kitchen was thrust into a spot start after Edward Cabrera (migraine) was scratched Friday. The Phillies jumped on Kitchen early, plating three runs in the first before scoring four more in the second. It was the rookie's first career MLB start and he saw his ERA jump from 9.00 to 14.14 through seven innings. Kitchen shouldn't be expected to stick around in the rotation.
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Jake Junis RP | CIN
Reds' Jakob Junis: Drawing start Saturday
Junis will start Saturday's game against the Mets, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Junis was expected to serve as the bulk reliever behind Fernando Cruz on Friday, but the Reds instead had Brandon Williamson fill that role. Junis is now set up for a start Saturday, after he had previously piggybacked Williamson in the latter's 2024 Reds debut this past Sunday versus the Brewers. The right-hander has worked four and 3.2 innings in his last two outings, so he has an outside chance at working deep enough into Saturday's start to qualify for a win.