MLB Player News
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Taylor Rashi RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Taylor Rashi: Picks up two-inning save
Rashi allowed one run on three hits and struck out two without walking a batter over two innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
Rashi has collected a multi-inning save in both of his first two big-league appearances. Most of Arizona's high-leverage relievers had pitched in Monday's extra-inning loss, and Jalen Beeks was deployed in the seventh inning to relieve starter Nabil Crismatt, leaving Rashi to collect this save. It's unclear if his early success (one run allowed over five innings) will position the 29-year-old Rashi for more save chances, especially since he provides a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. However, anything is possible in the Diamondbacks' closer situation, which continues to operate as a large committee.
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Nabil Crismatt RP | TEX
Diamondbacks' Nabil Crismatt: Secures quality start
Crismatt allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Tuesday.
Crismatt has won his last three outings, and this one was his first quality start. The 30-year-old has stepped up effectively since entering Arizona's rotation in mid-August, delivering a 2.14 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB across 21 innings through four appearances (three starts). Crismatt is tentatively projected to make his next start at San Francisco next week, assuming Anthony DeSclafani (thumb) isn't activated from the injured list.
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Ryan Walker RP | SF
Giants' Ryan Walker: Locks down 13th save
Walker picked up the save Tuesday against the Rockies, striking out one in a clean ninth inning.
Walker secured his 13th save of the season, and he's quickly taken over as the Giants' top closer following the season-ending injury to Randy Rodriguez (elbow). Walker has successfully converted each of his last three save opportunities, and he's conceded just one earned run over his last 10.2 innings since the start of August. The right-hander also has an 11:1 K:BB during that stretch, and he should be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues.
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JoJo Romero RP | STL
Cardinals' JoJo Romero: Nails down save No. 6
Romero struck out one in a clean ninth inning for the save Tuesday against the Athletics.
Romero recorded save No. 6 for the year, and each of those have come in the aftermath of the Ryan Helsley trade. With Riley O'Brien (shoulder) being day-to-day, Romero looks to be St. Louis' go-to weapon in the ninth inning for the time being. Romero had a 6.10 ERA through April 30, but he's posted a 1.12 ERA over his last 40.1 innings since the start of May to bring his ERA to a career-best 2.13 for the season.
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Joey Wentz SP | ATL
Braves' Joey Wentz: Season-high eight Ks in loss
Wentz (5-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk in four-plus innings. He struck out eight.
The season-high eight strikeouts salvaged what was a poor showing overall by Wentz. Although he generated a strong 13 whiffs Tuesday, the southpaw gave up at least four runs for the second time in his last three outings. Wentz still has a respectable 3.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB over 48.2 innings since joining Atlanta, though he's tentatively scheduled for another tough matchup against these same Cubs early next week.
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Alek Jacob RP | SD
Padres' Alek Jacob: Returns to San Diego
The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Jacob was sent down to Triple-A at the end of August after throwing 4.2 shutout innings in three appearances, and he'll now rejoin the big-league bullpen following Jason Adam's (quad) move to the injured list. Although his most recent showing in the majors was successful, Jacob's 5.40 ERA through 30 innings will likely limit him to low-leverage work.
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Jason Adam RP | SD
Padres' Jason Adam: Placed on IL
The Padres placed Adam (quad) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Adam was diagnosed with a ruptured tendon in his left quadriceps after being carted off the field during Monday's game against Baltimore. Although the Padres haven't offered an official timeline, the 34-year-old's injury will likely end his season. Alek Jacob was recalled from Triple-A to help replenish San Diego's bullpen depth.
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Juan Burgos RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Juan Burgos: Sent down to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks optioned Burgos (forearm) to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Burgos was pulled from Monday's game after taking a comebacker off his right forearm in the ninth inning. X-rays on his forearm came back negative after the game, but he'll now head down to the minors and rehab his injury. Taylor Rashi was recalled from Reno to fill the open bullpen spot.
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Taylor Rashi RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Taylor Rashi: Back in Arizona
The Diamondbacks recalled Rashi from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Rashi was sent down to Triple-A on Friday after securing a three-inning save during his MLB debut, but he'll now return to the big leagues to give Arizona another fresh bullpen arm to work with. Juan Burgos (forearm) was optioned to Reno in a corresponding move.