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  • Royals' Jonathan Bowlan: Joining 26-man roster

    The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

    Bowlan rejoins the big-league bullpen after three weeks at Omaha, filling the spot vacated by Bailey Falter (bicep), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Bowlan has a 4.73 ERA and a 24:11 K:BB across 26.2 innings for the Royals this season.

  • Cody Poteet RP | BAL

    Orioles' Cody Poteet: Kicking off rehab stint

    Poteet (shoulder) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Poteet has been on the shelf since late April due to right shoulder inflammation. He has made only one regular-season appearance this year, allowing five runs over 2.2 innings against Cincinnati on April 20. Poteet will presumably need to make several rehab outings given the length of his absence. He could be activated by the Orioles sometime in September if he doesn't experience any setbacks.

  • Kirby Yates RP | LAA

    Dodgers' Kirby Yates: Brought off IL

    The Dodgers activated Yates (back) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    As expected, Yates rejoins the active roster Saturday after a three-week stint on the injured list with lower-back pain. The 38-year-old has a 4.31 ERA in 31.1 innings this season, and he should work in a set-up role for closer Tanner Scott. The Dodgers placed Blake Snell on the paternity list in a corresponding move.

  • Bennett Sousa RP | HOU

    Astros' Bennett Sousa: Won't throw for multiple weeks

    Sousa has been diagnosed with a "low-grade elbow flexor/pronator strain" and will not throw for at least two weeks, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Sousa landed on the injured list Friday and underwent an MRI, the results of which revealed the flexor/pronator strain. The southpaw will be evaluated in early September, and he's expected to be sidelined from any throwing for a minimum of two weeks. This is a big blow to Houston's bullpen, as Sousa has excelled with a 2.84 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 59:15 K:BB over 50.2 innings while notching four saves and eight holds across 44 appearances.

  • Shawn Dubin RP | ARI

    Astros' Shawn Dubin: Designated for assignment

    The Astros designated Dubin for assignment Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Dubin has had an injury-plagued campaign, as he's dealt with separate shoulder, ankle and forearm issues at points this season. The right-hander has struggled during his time with Houston, posting a 5.61 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB over 25.2 innings. AJ Blubaugh was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move, but perhaps the more important aspect of Dubin being DFA'd is that it opens up a spot on the Astros' 40-man roster. That spot will likely go to Yordan Alvarez (hand), who is close to being activated from the 60-day IL.

  • Mets' Huascar Brazoban: Summoned from Syracuse

    The Mets recalled Brazoban from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

    Brazoban will rejoin the Mets bullpen Saturday, taking Frankie Montas' (elbow) spot as Montas heads to the injured list. Brazoban has a 3.83 ERA and 51:26 K:BB across 51.2 MLB innings this season. He's likely to be used in low-leverage scenarios.

  • Nabil Crismatt RP | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Nabil Crismatt: Set for bulk relief

    Crismatt will follow opener Jalen Beeks during Saturday's game against the Reds, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

    Crismatt was initially scheduled to start Saturday's contest, but the Diamondbacks will have Beeks handle the first inning or two before having Crismatt take the mound. Crismatt made his 2025 MLB debut Sunday, when he yielded one run across five innings in a start against the Rockies.

  • Jalen Beeks RP | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Jalen Beeks: Serving as opener

    Beeks will open Saturday's game against the Reds, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

    Beeks will make his first start since the 2023 season, but he's expected to throw just one or two innings before handing the ball off to presumed bulk reliever Nabil Crismatt. Since coming off the injured list Aug. 1, Beeks has yielded two runs across 7.2 innings of relief. He has a 4.07 ERA on the year.

  • Kyle Finnegan RP | DET

    Tigers' Kyle Finnegan: Picks up win Friday

    Finnegan (3-4) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Friday's 7-5 victory over the Royals. He walked one and struck out one.

    Finnegan worked the seventh and eighth innings to earn the win out of the bullpen, with Will Vest covering the ninth. The former has two wins since joining Detroit at the trade deadline to go along with four saves and a hold. He's also sporting an impressive 0.00 ERA and 0.38 WHIP with 12 strikeouts across 10.2 innings with his new team. Both Finnegan and Vest are seeing ninth-inning work for the Tigers, giving both pitchers fantasy appeal but also capping their respective ceilings.

  • Giants' Randy Rodriguez: Picks up loss Friday

    Rodriguez (3-5) took the loss in Friday's 5-4 defeat to the Brewers, allowing one home run while striking out one across one inning.

    Rodriguez entered the game with two outs in the eighth inning and struck out the first batter he faced. The 25-year-old retired two straight hitters in the ninth with the game tied at 4-4, but he gave up a walk-off home run to William Contreras. Rodriguez owns a 1.78 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 67:11 K:BB in 50.2 innings across 50 games this season.

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