MLB Player News
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Ryan Borucki RP | PIT
Pirates' Ryan Borucki: Activation imminent
Borucki (wrist) joined the Pirates in Cleveland on Saturday and could be activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Borucki has been dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome in his left wrist since early April. He began his rehab assignment Aug. 17 and has given up a run while striking out eight in five innings across five appearances.
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Colin Holderman RP | PIT
Pirates' Colin Holderman: On cusp of activation
Holder (wrist) joined the Pirates in Cleveland on Saturday and is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Holderman has been on the injured list since Aug. 8 due to a sprained right wrist. He began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug. 20, and in his five outings, he's allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings.
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Porter Hodge RP | CHC
Cubs' Porter Hodge: Secures third save
Hodge earned the save in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals, allowing one hit and one walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Hodge put two runners on with one out but registered back-to-back punchouts to earn his third save of the season. He has recorded either a win or a save in four of his past five outings and has not allowed a run in 11 consecutive appearances. On the season, the rookie has been impressive across the board with a 1.80 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 45:15 K:BB over 35 innings and figures to lead the Cubs in save chances down the stretch.
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Joe Kelly RP | LAD
Dodgers' Joe Kelly: Lands on IL with shoulder injury
The Dodgers placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder inflammation.
Kelly was roughed up in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one over 1.2 innings. The injury could explain Kelly's struggles, though it's uncertain whether his bout with inflammation is related to the strained shoulder that previously cost the reliever tow months of action this season.
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Alex Young RP | NYM
Mets' Alex Young: Bound for Queens
The Mets will recall Young from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
MLB rosters will expand to 28 players Sunday, which will allow the Mets to add Young to their bullpen as additional depth. The 30-year-old southpaw has allowed just one run in nine innings between New York and Cincinnati this season, though he's given up four runs over 6.2 frames at Syracuse since making his last MLB appearance.
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Victor Vodnik RP | COL
Rockies' Victor Vodnik: Throws off mound
Vodnik (biceps) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Vodnik was only able to throw at about 80 percent intensity, though it's still a step in the right direction, as it marks the first time he's thrown off a mound since landing on the injured list Aug. 21. The 24-year-old righty will be eligible for activation Tuesday, but the Rockies will likely look to have him face live hitters before clearing him to return.
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Wandy Peralta RP | SD
Padres' Wandy Peralta: Moves rehab to Double-A
Peralta (thigh) had his minor-league rehab assignment moved from Single-A Lake Elsinore to Double-A San Antonio on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Peralta logged a perfect inning with one strikeout in his first appearance with San Antonio on Friday. It was the veteran reliever's third minor-league rehab outing overall, and he's thus far pitched 3.1 scoreless frames while posting a 3:1 K:BB. Peralta's return to the Padres' bullpen could be imminent.
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Stephen Kolek RP | SD
Padres' Stephen Kolek: Yet to throw off mound
Kolek (forearm) has been playing catch but hasn't yet thrown off a mound, per MLB.com.
Kolek is rehabbing from right forearm tendinitis, but it's not clear how close he may be to a return to the Padres. The righty reliever logged 42 appearances with the team prior to getting hurt, posting a 5.21 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB over 46.2 frames. If Kolek makes it back to the big-league bullpen before the end of the season, he'll likely take on a low-leverage role.
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Austin Warren RP | SF
Giants' Austin Warren: Optioned to Triple-A
The Giants optioned Warren to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.
The Giants needed to make room on the pitching staff for Mason Black, who was recalled to start Saturday's game, and Warren will end up as the odd man out of a roster spot. The 28-year-old threw two scoreless innings in his season debut Wednesday versus Milwaukee and could be a candidate to return to San Francisco down the stretch as bullpen depth.
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Ryan Helsley RP | STL
Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Secures 42nd save
Helsley earned the save against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Helsley was summoned to protect a 6-5 lead in the ninth frame and struck out Austin Wells with two runners on to earn his league-leading 42nd save. The 30-year-old has allowed just one earned run in his past 10 outings and owns a 2.34 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 64:23 K:BB across 57.2 innings this season.