MLB Player News

The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Bird will give the Rockies a fresh arm as they begin a homestand. The 28-year-old has managed a 6.12 ERA and 17:18 K:BB across 25 frames in the majors this season.

The Rockies optioned Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Lambert has been used mostly as a multi-inning reliever for the Rockies this season and it hasn't gone well, as he holds a 5.72 ERA and 50:29 K:BB over 61.1 innings. Jake Bird was called up from Triple-A to replace Lambert in the bullpen.

The Rockies placed Gilbreath on the 15-day injured list Monday with left shoulder inflammation.

The injury is the same one which sidelined Gilbreath earlier this season while he was rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He was tagged for six runs over one inning of relief covering three appearances with the Rockies after being activated from the IL earlier this month. It's not clear how long he'll be out this time around.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Williams was unavailable to pitch Sunday against the Athletics due to left shoulder soreness, Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Murphy said that Williams felt a "pinch" in his non-throwing shoulder when he woke up Sunday morning, likely a result of sleeping on it wrong. Williams attempted to play catch prior to Sunday's game, but he was sore and "just didn't look right," per Murphy, who declared his closer off limits for the day. It sounds like a day-to-day type injury, but it's not yet clear whether Williams will be available for Tuesday's series opener versus the Giants. Trevor Megill would likely fill in as closer if Williams is not ready.

The Phillies recalled Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Philadelphia optioned Lazar to Triple-A on Saturday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club two days later since outfielder Weston Wilson (personal) was placed on the paternity list in the a corresponding move. Lazar will likely serve as a low-leverage reliever while he's up with the Phillies.

The Padres optioned Bachar to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

The 29-year-old right-handed reliever received his first MLB call-up Sunday but didn't get the chance to make his Padres debut in the club's 3-2 win over the Mets before being sent back to Triple-A a day later. The Padres recalled right-hander Randy Vasquez from Triple-A in a corresponding move, and he'll start Monday's series opener in St. Louis.

Chapman (5-4) allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Sunday against the Reds.

Chapman entered the game with the Pirates down a run and continued his dominant stretch. Since the All-Star break, he has allowed only one earned run across 15 innings while maintaining a 25:3 K:BB. David Bednar continues to serve as Pittsburgh's closer but has been very shaky, so Chapman may see a handful of save opportunities before the season concludes.

Barnes (8-2) blew the save but picked up the win Sunday over Atlanta, allowing a solo home run in the sixth inning.

The journeyman right-hander had never won more than three games coming into 2024, but Barnes was in the right place at the right time once again Sunday. He coughed up a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth on a Matt Olson blast, but the Nationals immediately reclaimed the lead in the top of the seventh and never looked back. Since the All-Star break, Barnes has gone 3-0 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.02 WHIP an d 19:4 K:BB in 19.2 innings.

Banda allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rays.

Banda was the closer of choice for manager Dave Roberts on Sunday and got the job done while navigating around a one-out base hit. That's Banda's second save this month and sixth straight outing without allowing a run. He's having a stellar turnaround season in his first year with the Dodgers, posting a 2.18 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB in 41.1 innings.

Suarez (8-1) got the win Sunday over the Mets after striking out one during a clean ninth inning appearance.

Suarez did his job in the top of the ninth and kept the score tied, allowing for the Padres to walk it off in the bottom of the inning and reward him with the win. He's now picked up six saves and two wins in nine appearances in August and is one save away from becoming the fourth pitcher to reach 30 saves this season. Suarez is enjoying a spectacular season, pitching to a 1.75 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 49:10 K:BB in 51.1 innings.