MLB Player News
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Dane Dunning RP | ATL
Braves' Dane Dunning: Rejoins big-league bullpen
Atlanta recalled Dunning from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Atlanta's bullpen saw heavy use over the previous two days, so Dunning will join the big club to provide a fresh relief arm. He's allowed 13 runs over 17.1 innings covering 10 appearances in the majors between Texas and Atlanta in 2025.
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Hayden Harris RP | ATL
Braves' Hayden Harris: Demoted to minors
Atlanta optioned Harris to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Harris pitched each of the previous two days and allowed one runs over 2.2 innings covering three appearances during his brief time with the big club. Atlanta will replace him with a much-needed fresh bullpen arm in Dane Dunning, who was called up from Triple-A.
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DL Hall RP | MIL
Brewers' DL Hall: Cleared for plyometric work
The Brewers announced Wednesday that Hall (oblique) was cleared to begin plyometric work, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Though Hall isn't shut down from activities, he's yet to start up a throwing progression since landing on the injured list Aug. 16 with what he classified as a "Grade 1ish, Grade 2ish" right oblique strain. If he responds well to plyometric work, Hall could be cleared to start throwing in the near future, which would put him on track for a late-September return from the IL.
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Trevor Megill RP | MIL
Brewers' Trevor Megill: Live BP session on tap
Megill (elbow) threw his second bullpen session Saturday since landing on the injured list and is expected to face hitters this week, MLB.com reports.
Megill is continuing to target a Sept. 16 return from the IL, which would represent a positive outcome after the Milwaukee closer was initially shelved Aug. 27 due to a Grade 1 right flexor strain. Before the Brewers clear him to rejoin the big-league bullpen, Megill will need to show during his throwing sessions that his command and velocity isn't affected by the injury, and he could require a tune-up outing in the minors prior to his activation. While Megill has been out of commission, Abner Uribe has collected three of the Brewers' five saves, with Jared Koenig and Aaron Ashby nabbing the other two.
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John Brebbia RP | COL
Braves' John Brebbia: Dropped from 40-man roster
Atlanta designated Brebbia for assignment Monday.
He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster to right-hander Alexis Diaz, whom Atlanta claimed off waivers from the Dodgers. After being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Aug. 29, Brebbia appeared in three games out of the Atlanta bullpen and surrendered five runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 4.2 innings.
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Rolddy Munoz RP | ATL
Braves' Rolddy Munoz: Sent back down
Atlanta optioned Munoz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Munoz pitched each of the previous two days and was lit up for five runs over 1.1 frames in Sunday's loss to the Mariners. He will be replaced by a fresh bullpen arm in right-hander Connor Seabold, who was recalled from Gwinnett.
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Connor Seabold RP | ATL
Braves' Connor Seabold: Summoned from minors
Atlanta recalled Seabold from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Seabold was claimed off waivers from the Rays in August and made one appearance for Atlanta, allowing two runs over 1.1 innings back on Aug. 19. He'll be back with the big club and will provide manager Brian Snitker with a fresh bullpen arm who's capable of covering multiple innings.
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John King RP | STL
Cardinals' John King: Throwing live BP on Monday
King (back) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
King will face fellow rehabbers Nolan Arenado (shoulder) and Brendan Donovan (groin), among others. The lefty reliever hasn't made an appearance in the majors since late July, first because of an oblique strain and later due to a mid-back strain. King will likely require at least one rehab appearance before being activated from the 15-day injured list.
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Matt Svanson P | STL
Cardinals' Matt Svanson: Having dominant second half
Svanson struck out three over 1.2 scoreless innings to pick up a hold in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Svanson has quietly had a terrific rookie season in the Cardinals' bullpen and has been particularly dominant in the second half, collecting a 0.74 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB over 24.1 innings. The 26-year-old is earning more and more high-leverage opportunities, having picked up four holds over his last seven appearances.
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Tony Santillan RP | CIN
Reds' Tony Santillan: Escapes with save
Santillan allowed a run on two hits in one inning while earning a save over the Mets on Sunday.
Santillan coughed up a one-out solo homer to Juan Soto but hung on to finish off the 3-2 victory. It was Santillan's first save since August 19, and he's converted five of his eight chances this season. He now owns an impressive 2.63 ERA with a 66:25 K:BB through 65 frames. Emilio Pagan pitched Friday and Saturday, and he was not available during Sunday's win.