MLB Player News
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Wandy Peralta RP | SD
Padres' Wandy Peralta: Nabs victory in relief Friday
Peralta (4-1) earned the win over Washington on Friday, allowing one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.
Jason Adam gave up a pair of runs in the eighth inning to allow the Nationals to tie the game, and the All-Star reliever was pulled with runners on the corners and two outs. Peralta entered and got out of the inning when Josh Bell was caught attempting to steal second base. San Diego then plated five runs in the top of the ninth, putting Peralta in line for the win, which he closed out with a scoreless bottom of the frame. It was the first time in 14 appearances that the southpaw was involved in a decision -- over his previous 13 outings, he had no wins, losses, holds or saves but logged a 2.51 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 14.1 innings.
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Jake Eder SP | WAS
Angels' Jake Eder: Tosses three frames in bulk relief
Eder did not factor in the decision Friday against the Phillies. He allowed three runs on four hits and three walks and did not strike out a batter over three innings.
In their first contest following the All-Star break, the Angels went with a bullpen game, with Ryan Zeferjahn opening and Eder logging the biggest workload (61 pitches). The latter struggled with his control, throwing just 59 percent of his pitches for strikes and walking three batters, while all three runs scored against him came on a homer by Bryce Harper. Eder entered Friday having posted a 1.93 ERA over 9.1 innings with the big club, but that number shot up to 3.65 following his subpar outing. It remains to be seen how the team will handle the fifth-starter role following Jack Kochanowicz's demotion to Triple-A, and it's possible that Eder could be asked to work again in bulk relief until a plan for the rotation comes into focus.
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Brandon Waddell RP | NYM
Mets' Brandon Waddell: Optioned to Triple-A
The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
After giving up two runs in 3.2 innings out of the bullpen Friday, Waddell will be sent back to the minors in favor of Kevin Herget, who will provide New York with a fresh arm. Waddell has surrendered eight runs over 12.1 frames across his last four MLB outings but could still make several more appearances for the Mets this season.
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Kevin Herget RP | NYM
Mets' Kevin Herget: Selected to majors
The Mets selected Herget's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Herget linked up with the Mets on a minor-league deal after electing free agency Sunday, and he'll now grab a spot in the big-league bullpen, replacing Brandon Waddell. Herget has given up one run in three major-league innings this season and carries a 3.26 ERA through 30.1 frames in Triple-A.
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Kyle Finnegan RP | DET
Nationals' Kyle Finnegan: Hammered in Friday's loss
Finnegan (1-4) surrendered five runs on four hits and a walk in one-third of an inning to take the loss Friday against the Padres.
Called upon to protect a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth inning, Finnegan instead served up a grand slam to Manny Machado. The Nationals' closer held a 2.16 ERA on June 13, but since then he's been tagged for at least three runs in three of his 11 appearances, stumbling to a 9.90 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB over his last 10 innings while blowing his only two save chances. Finnegan is a prime candidate to get moved by the trade deadline, but he isn't helping his market value with his recent performances.
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Rico Garcia RP | BAL
Yankees' Rico Garcia: Designated for assignment
The Yankees designated Garcia for assignment Saturday.
Garcia was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Monday, but he'll now be jettisoned from yet another New York team's 40-man roster after making just one appearance for the Yankees. The 31-year-old has surrendered three runs over 7.1 innings this season but owns a 6.70 ERA in his MLB career.
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Angels' Kenley Jansen: Secures 17th save
Jansen worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 17th save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.
The veteran closer didn't strike out a batter, instead relying on his defense to get the job done on just seven pitches (five strikes). Jansen picked up after the All-Star break right where he left off, as he hasn't given up an earned run since June 15 and has a 0.75 ERA and 13:2 K:BB over 12 innings during that impressive stretch. With the Angels likely to be sellers once again at the trade deadline and Jansen a free agent after the season, the 37-year-old is a prime candidate to be shipped to a contender before the end of the month.
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Trevor Megill RP | MIL
Brewers' Trevor Megill: Clean inning for 22nd save
Megill pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Dodgers.
Megill hasn't allowed a baserunner in his last four appearances, racking up seven strikeouts, three saves and a win in that span. He was particularly efficient Friday, needing just seven pitches to retire the side. The Brewers' closer is up to a career-high 22 saves this season, surpassing his total from last year in 11 fewer appearances. He's added a 2.34 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 43:15 K:BB through 34.2 innings.
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Travis Adams P | MIN
Twins' Travis Adams: Bound for St. Paul
The Twins are expected to option Adams to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
With Zebby Matthews (shoulder) returning from the injured list to start Saturday, Adams will be pushed back to the minors to create roster space. The 25-year-old righty made two bulk-relief appearances during his time in the majors, giving up six earned runs over eight innings while striking out four batters and walking one.