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  • Jake Woodford RP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Jake Woodford: Collects third save

    Woodford walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Rangers.

    Arizona manager Torey Lovullo continues to mix and match at the back of his bullpen, as Andrew Saalfrank worked the eighth inning against the heart of the Texas order before Woodford handled the ninth. The 28-year-old right-hander still has two of the Diamondbacks' last three saves, with Taylor Rashi getting the other and all three of Woodford's saves have come since Aug. 23. His ratios don't make a compelling case for consistent high-leverage usage however, and over 20 innings since the beginning of August, Woodford's posted a 4.95 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB.

  • Jared Koenig SP | MIL

    Brewers' Jared Koenig: Nabs rare save Wednesday

    Koenig secured the save in a 6-3 win over the Phillies on Wednesday, throwing a clean ninth inning with one strikeout.

    Koenig got the call to earn his first save of the season Wednesday. With the possibility of having to face superstar lefties Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in the frame, the southpaw likely received the nod over righty Abner Uribe for matchup-related reasons. Closer Trevor Megill (elbow) is targeting a return by mid-September, so Koenig will likely revert back to a setup role before long. Koenig has a decent 3.32 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 57 innings while recording 25 holds this year.

  • Drew Pomeranz RP | LAA

    Cubs' Drew Pomeranz: Another poor outing Wednesday

    Pomeranz allowed two runs on three hits while only retiring two batters in relief during Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Atlanta.

    Pomeranz came on in the top of the seventh inning with two runners on and Chicago up 1-0, and the lefty promptly served up a three-run home run. That saddled Ben Brown with the loss in relief, though it was certainly a discouraging outing for Pomeranz, who has allowed two runs on three hits in two of his last three appearances. Despite the hiccup, the veteran still has a tidy 2.45 ERA on the season, and his track record this year suggests he'll be able to get back on track.

  • Dennis Santana RP | PIT

    Pirates' Dennis Santana: Grabs 13th save

    Santana earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Dodgers, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

    Santana's now 13-for-15 in save opportunities this season while converting his last seven chances, and he's given up just two earned runs over 11 appearances in that stretch. His ERA is down to 2.40 with a 0.92 WHIP and 49:15 K:BB across 60 innings this year.

  • Ryan Rolison RP | CHC

    Rockies' Ryan Rolison: Sent back to Triple-A

    The Rockies optioned Rolison to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

    Rolison was recalled from Albuquerque on Monday when the Rockies' active roster expanded from 26 to 28 men, but he'll end up heading back to the minors just two days later after Colorado needed to make room for waiver-wire pickup Roansy Contreras. The left-handed Rolison has made 27 appearances (one start) for Colorado this season, logging a 7.15 ERA and 1.82 WHIP over 39 innings.

  • Grant Anderson RP | MIL

    Brewers' Grant Anderson: Slated for rehab assignment

    Anderson (ankle) is slated to pitch one inning in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

    Anderson landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 25 due to right ankle tendinitis, but the 28-year-old reliever is progressing well in his recovery and shouldn't require an extended stay on the shelf. Before being deactivated, Anderson posted a 2.87 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 66:27 K:BB across 62.2 innings this season.

  • Ryan Brasier RP | CHC

    Cubs' Ryan Brasier: Cleared for rehab assignment

    Brasier (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Brasier has missed the last couple weeks of action after tweaking his groin, but he's ready to test things out in a game setting. Because the absence has been brief, Brasier shouldn't require more than one or two rehab outings before being activated from the 15-day injured list.

  • Max Lazar P | PHI

    Phillies' Max Lazar: Back up in majors

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

    Lazar will join the Philadelphia bullpen as a replacement for Daniel Robert (forearm), who was placed on the injured list. The right-handed Lazar has made 28 relief appearances for the Phillies in 2025, posting a 4.78 while managing just 21 strikeouts over 32 frames.

  • Phillies' Daniel Robert: Out with forearm strain

    The Phillies placed Robert on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right forearm strain.

    He'll be eligible to return Sept. 17, but the nature of the injury points to Robert's season potentially being over. Robert holds a 4.15 ERA and 15:10 K:BB over 13 innings out of the bullpen for Philadelphia.

  • Joel Payamps RP | ATL

    Brewers' Joel Payamps: Back in big-league bullpen

    The Brewers selected Payamps' contract from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

    Payamps was removed from the Brewers' 40-man roster back in May after holding an 8.35 ERA and 1.69 WHIP through 18.1 innings with the big club. However, he's made his way back to the majors after posting a 4.73 ERA and 30:6 K:BB across 26.2 frames with Nashville.

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