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  • Dane Dunning SP | SEA

    Braves' Dane Dunning: Effective Atlanta debut

    Dunning gave up one run on two hits and a walk over three innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. He struck out two.

    The veteran righty was acquired from the Rangers to provide a beleaguered Atlanta bullpen with some length, and Dunning did exactly that in his debut for the team. With only two healthy, reliable starters in the rotation in Spencer Strider and Grant Holmes, who took the loss in a quality start Sunday, Dunning figures to see plenty of action over the final months of the season. Through 13.2 big-league innings this season over six relief appearances between Texas and Atlanta, the 30-year-old has a 3.29 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB.

  • Chris Martin RP | TEX

    Rangers' Chris Martin: Likely IL-bound with calf strain

    Martin is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a left calf strain during Sunday's loss to the Tigers, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    The severity of the strain is unclear, but it seems to be bad enough that Martin will be shelved for at least a couple weeks. The veteran reliever has been a high-leverage arm for the Rangers this season, collecting a 2.36 ERA and 36:6 K:BB over 34.1 innings while notching a pair of saves.

  • Tim Hill RP | NYY

    Yankees' Tim Hill: Registers 10th hold

    Hill earned a hold against Atlanta on Sunday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in one scoreless inning.

    Hill handled the eighth inning Sunday, throwing 10 of 11 pitches for strikes and working around a one-out single to set up closer Devin Williams with a two-run lead. The left-handed Hill is up to 10 holds on the campaign, his most since the 2021 season, when he was with San Diego. Five of those holds have come over his past 11 outings, a span in which he's recorded a 2.31 ERA with a 7:1 K:BB across 11.2 frames.

  • Angels' Robert Stephenson: Throwing out to 90 feet

    Stephenson (biceps) has resumed throwing and is currently playing catch from up to 90 feet, per MLB.com.

    Stephenson landed on the 15-day injured list due to right biceps inflammation in early June and was subsequently shut down from throwing for several weeks. He resumed playing catch June 30 but continued to experience discomfort and had his throwing program halted again until July 7. Stephenson is now back to building up, but considering that he hasn't yet thrown from a mound, he's unlikely to be activated until August, at the earliest.

  • Tyler Holton RP | DET

    Tigers' Tyler Holton: Picks up fifth win Sunday

    Holton (5-3) tossed a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts to earn the win in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Rangers.

    Holton's appearance got off to an inauspicious start, as he uncorked a wild pitch that brought home an inherited runner from third and left Tarik Skubal with a no-decision. However, Holton settled down from there and continued his strong play as of late. Over his last 10 outings, the lefty has allowed just two runs across 14.2 innings while striking out 14. As was the case each of the last two years, Holton has emerged as a valuable bullpen weapon for the Tigers.

  • Jacob Latz RP | TEX

    Rangers' Jacob Latz: Takes no-decision in spot start

    Latz did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. He allowed one run on six hits and two walks over five innings with three strikeouts.

    The 29-year-old pitched valiantly in his third game started of the season after Nathan Eovaldi (back) had to be scratched from his scheduled start Sunday. The only blemish on Latz's performance came in the second when Zach McKinstry roped a run-scoring single. The Texas southpaw is likely to return to his usual bullpen role following this start, but it is possible he garners another turn in the rotation if Eovaldi's back injury requires additional missed time. Latz is currently enjoying the best season of his career in his fourth year with the Rangers, pitching to a 2.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 51:23 K:BB across 53 innings.

  • Will Vest RP | DET

    Tigers' Will Vest: Collects 16th save

    Vest earned the save in Sunday's 2-1 win at Texas, striking out two while retiring all four batters he faced over 1.1 scoreless innings.

    The Detroit closer required only nine pitches, eight of which were strikes, to secure his fourth multi-inning save of the season. Vest looked sharp in this bounce-back performance after suffering a blown save in his last appearance against Seattle on July 13 before the All-Star break. The right-handed reliever now sports a 2.28 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 50:15 K:BB across 44.1 total innings.

  • Chris Martin RP | TEX

    Rangers' Chris Martin: Exits contest with trainers

    Martin (undisclosed) exited his appearance in Sunday's contest against the Tigers early with an injury, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.

    Martin entered the game in the top of the eighth inning, tasked with keeping the game tied at 1-1. The right-hander recorded two outs in the frame, giving up a trio of singles in the process, the last of which resulted in a run scored for Detroit. After the final single, Martin appeared to hurt his left leg, and he was ultimately removed from the contest as a result. Caleb Boushley replaced him on the mound, and more information on Martin's status will likely come in the near future.

  • Shelby Miller RP | MIL

    Diamondbacks' Shelby Miller: Throws bullpen Saturday

    Miller (forearm) threw a 22-pitch bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

    Miller received good news after getting a second opinion on his injury. He resumed throwing last Thursday before Saturday's bullpen session. It's unclear what or when Miller's next step will be.

  • Jalen Beeks RP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Jalen Beeks: Throws bullpen

    Beeks (back) threw a 23-pitch bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

    Prior to landing on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation, Beeks' name was mentioned in discussions about closing out games. Arizona's bullpen is beset with injuries, and it will continue to be when Beeks' minimum stay on the IL ends July 23. Any rehab assignment is expected to be a brief one.

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