MLB Player News
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Robert Suarez RP | ATL
Padres' Robert Suarez: Shaky in save Friday
Suarez allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
Suarez had little margin for error, and he was able to escape a two-out situation with runners on the corners to pick up his first save since Aug. 11. This was the Padres' first save chance since that game. Suarez had allowed one run and racked up six strikeouts over four innings between save chances. For the season, he's up to 34 saves with a 3.09 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 59:14 K:BB through 55.1 innings.
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Joey Wentz SP | ATL
Braves' Joey Wentz: Poor showing in fourth loss
Wentz (4-4) took the loss Friday against the Mets, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out three.
It was one of the worst outings of the year for Wentz, who tied a season high in runs allowed and set a season worst in hits allowed. The 3.1 innings were also the left-hander's fewest in a start this season. With Chris Sale (ribs) on a rehab assignment, Wentz could soon revert back to the bullpen. Wentz has a 3.94 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB over 38 frames for Atlanta, and his next appearance tentatively lines up to come on the road against the division-rival Marlins.
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Matt Sauer RP | LAD
Dodgers' Matt Sauer: Returned to OKC
The Dodgers optioned Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
Sauer was recalled Thursday and yielded two runs on three hits while striking out two over two innings of relief that day against the Rockies. He'll head back to Triple-A on Friday, yielding his spot on the 26-man roster to Tanner Scott. Sauer has a 4.86 ERA and 73:23 K:BB across 76 innings with Oklahoma City this season.
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Tanner Scott RP | LAD
Dodgers' Tanner Scott: Officially activated
The Dodgers reinstated Scott (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Scott will rejoin the active roster after a month-long stint on the IL with left elbow inflammation, pushing Matt Sauer back to Triple-A. Scott has converted on 19 of 26 save chances this season. He figures to step right back into his closing role.
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Ryan Brasier RP | CHC
Cubs' Ryan Brasier: Lands on IL with groin strain
The Cubs placed Brasier on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a left groin strain.
The injury may explain Brasier's recent struggles out of the bullpen, with the veteran right-hander allowing eight runs on 11 hits and two walks while striking out three batters across five innings in his last six outings. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but he'll be out of action until at least Sept. 6. In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa, and Assad will start against the Angels on Friday.
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Jesus Tinoco RP | MIA
Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Having major surgery
Tinoco (forearm) will undergo surgery to repair his right forearm flexor and is expected to miss most, or all, of the 2026 season, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Tinoco has been on the shelf since June 6 with a strained right forearm and was shut down from throwing Aug. 12. He'll require a procedure to fix his right forearm flexor. Tinoco will have the surgery in early September and could miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign. The 30-year-old ends the 2025 season with a 5.12 ERA and 10:8 K:BB across 19.1 innings.
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Dugan Darnell RP | DET
Rockies' Dugan Darnell: Lands on IL with hip injury
The Rockies placed Darnell on the 15-day injured list Friday with left hip inflammation.
Darnell had made nine relief appearance since being added to the Rockies' roster, posting a 3.86 ERA but an ugly 5:7 K:BB over 11.2 innings. He will be eligible to return Sept. 6, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready at that time.
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Angel Chivilli RP | COL
Rockies' Angel Chivilli: Back in bigs
The Rockies recalled Chivilli from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Chivilli was optioned to Triple-A last Friday after a week-long stint on the restricted list. The 23-year-old will rejoin the Rockies bullpen ahead of a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Chivilli has a 7.29 ERA and a 31:19 K:BB across 42 innings with Colorado this season.
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Zach Maxwell RP | CIN
Reds' Zach Maxwell: Officially brought up
The Reds selected Maxwell's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Maxwell will make his MLB debut when he gets into a game. The 24-year-old reliever has a 4.17 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP with a 59:32 K:BB across 49.2 innings for Louisville in 2025. Ian Gibaut (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.