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  • Steven Matz SP | TB

    Red Sox's Steven Matz: Grabs save Thursday

    Matz worked around a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Orioles.

    With Aroldis Chapman having pitched twice in Boston's last three games, it was Matz who was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. The southpaw would surrender a leadoff double to Dylan Carlson, though he'd be erased on a fielder's choice as Matz cruised to his second career big-league save. The 34-year-old Matz has been impressive out of the bullpen since joining the Red Sox at the trade deadline, allowing just one run on six hits through his first 11.1 innings.

  • Giants' Dakota Jordan: Shelved at Single-A

    Single-A San Jose placed Jordan on its 7-day injured list Aug. 12 due to an unspecified injury.

    A fourth-round draft pick in 2024, Jordan had been in the midst of an excellent first full season in professional ball before landing on the shelf. The 22-year-old outfielder maintained a .310/.378/.500 slash line with 14 home runs and 27 stolen bases over 410 plate appearances in 87 games with San Jose.

  • White Sox's Cam Booser: Recalled from Charlotte

    The White Sox recalled Booser from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

    Before beginning a four-game set against the Yankees, the White Sox will add a fresh arm to their bullpen in the form of Booser. The 33-year-old southpaw owns a 4.85 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 26 innings in the majors this year and will likely work in middle relief while in Chicago. Tyler Gilbert was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

  • Tyler Gilbert RP | CHW

    White Sox's Tyler Gilbert: Dispatched to Charlotte

    The White Sox optioned Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

    Gilbert was pummeled for six runs while recording just one out in a relief appearance Wednesday versus the Royals and finds himself back in the minors a day later. Cam Booser will absorb Gilbert's roster spot.

  • Freddy Tarnok RP | MIA

    Marlins' Freddy Tarnok: Sent back down

    The Marlins optioned Tarnok to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

    Tarnok's latest stint in the majors lasted only one day, and he allowed two runs over 2.1 innings in a relief outing versus Atlanta. He's clearing out to make space on the roster for Adam Mazur, who is starting Thursday's contest against the Mets.

  • Tristan Beck RP | SF

    Giants' Tristan Beck: Tosses scoreless inning Wednesday

    Beck threw a scoreless inning in Wednesday's 12-3 win over the Cubs, striking out two.

    After allowing a run in each of his previous three appearances, Beck retired all three batters he faced and threw 10 of his 15 pitches for strikes. Over eight appearances in August, the right-hander has allowed eight earned runs on 12 hits -- including one home run -- and three walks while striking out 10 and hitting one batter in 13 innings. He owns a 4.82 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 37.1 innings in 22 games this season.

  • Giants' Joel Peguero: Fans three in scoreless outing

    Peguero threw two scoreless relief innings in Wednesday's 12-3 win over the Cubs, striking out three.

    Peguero retired all six batters he faced, throwing 18 of his 25 pitches for strikes. The right-hander had his contract selected from Triple-A Sacramento last Thursday, when he made his big-league debut. The 28-year-old has tossed three scoreless outings since joining the Giants, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out four across 5.2 innings.

  • Justin Sterner RP | ATH

    Athletics' Justin Sterner: Strikes out side

    Sterner struck out the side in a perfect inning during Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Tigers.

    Sterner retired the side on strikeouts in the eighth inning Wednesday, the first time this season he's done so in order. The right-hander has been sharp in August, posting a 1.98 ERA and 0.59 WHIP across 13.2 innings in 11 appearances.

  • Steven Cruz RP | KC

    Royals' Steven Cruz: Completes shortened bullpen session

    Cruz (shoulder) threw a light bullpen Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Cruz took a step forward in his rehab for right shoulder tendinitis, throwing a short bullpen session of 15 to 20 pitches. The right-hander had previously been limited to flat-ground work from about 75 feet, so this progression is encouraging. While the Royals haven't provided a firm timeline, a late-season return remains on the table.

  • Hunter Harvey RP | CHC

    Royals' Hunter Harvey: Throws light bullpen

    Harvey (groin) completed a light bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Harvey took another step forward in his recovery from the Grade 2 right adductor strain that has sidelined him since Aug. 11. He threw a short bullpen session of about 15 to 20 pitches, and while it wasn't a full workload, simply getting back on the mound is an encouraging sign in the right-hander's quest to return before season's end. Harvey's 2025 season has been marred by injuries, but he's delivered when available by tossing 12 scoreless appearances.

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