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  • Kirby Snead RP | SEA

    Blue Jays' Kirby Snead: Optioned to Triple-A

    Snead was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

    Snead spent just three days with the big-league club and didn't make a single appearance. He'll head back to the minors as the Blue Jays activate Hyun Jin Ryu (neck) ahead of his scheduled start against the Yankees.

  • Matt Andriese RP | MIA

    Mariners' Matt Andriese: Loses 40-man spot

    The Mariners designated Andriese for assignment Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

    He'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to Matt Brash, who was called up from Double-A Arkansas to serve as a piggyback option behind starter Tyler Anderson in Tuesday's game against the Athletics. Since inking a one-year deal with Seattle five weeks ago, Andriese appeared in eight games out of the bullpen, giving up six runs (three earned) while striking out 12 over 11 frames.

  • Connor Brogdon RP | CLE

    Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Returns from injured list

    Brogdon (groin) was activated off the injured list as expected Tuesday.

    Brogdon will wind up missing just over two weeks with a strained right groin. He's ready to go after making just a single rehab appearance and will give the Phillies a reliable option in their bullpen, as he owns a 3.60 ERA and 1.15 WHIP on the season.

  • Ryan Borucki RP | SF

    Blue Jays' Ryan Borucki: Optioned to Buffalo

    Borucki was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

    Borucki made four appearances after rejoining the Toronto bullpen Sept. 13, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks across 4.1 innings. The southpaw has not pitched since serving a two-game suspension last Friday and Saturday for intentionally hitting Tampa Bay's Kevin Kiermaier. He'll return to Buffalo for the time being but figures to be a top candidate for another call-up should Toronto become in need of another relief arm. Cavan Biggio (neck/back/elbow) was activated from the injured list to take Borucki's spot on the 28-man roster.

  • Cionel Perez RP | NYM

    Reds' Cionel Perez: Heads back to minors

    Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

    Perez's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just three days. He looked good in both of his appearances, striking out three over a pair of scoreless innings without allowing a hit or walk, but the Reds elected to send him down to clear a roster spot for Tuesday's starter, Riley O'Brien.

  • Matt Brash RP | SEA

    Mariners' Matt Brash: To make MLB debut in relief

    Brash is set to make his big-league debut Tuesday in relief against the Athletics, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    He is expected to piggyback lefty Tyler Anderson, who will be starting Tuesday on short rest. Brash has been shooting up prospect lists this season, emerging as one of the best pitching prospects in a Mariners system that has a ton of talent. The 23-year-old righty has a 1.91 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 101:29 K:BB over his last 70.2 innings across High-A and Double-A. Given the nature of his expected usage Tuesday, Brash could get a win if the Mariners hand him a lead and he pitches well.

  • Rays' Andrew Kittredge: Returns from injured list

    Kittredge (neck) was reinstated from the injured list Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

    Kittredge wound up missing the minimum 10 days with neck tightness, an injury which never sounded particularly severe. The Rays were able to rest one of their best relievers as they coast into the playoffs, and he'll now get the chance to stay fresh with an appearance or two in the final week of the season as the team prepares for more important games on the horizon.

  • Tanner Rainey RP | DET

    Nationals' Tanner Rainey: Escapes with third save

    Rainey allowed one run on a hit and a walk in one inning Sunday and recorded a save against Colorado.

    Rainey gave up a two-out RBI double to C.J. Cron but escaped the threat to finish off the 5-4 win. He's converted his last two save chances, making him 3-for-6 on the year. Rainey has produced a 6.75 ERA and 39:23 K:BB through 30.2 frames.

  • Bryan Shaw RP | CIN

    Indians' Bryan Shaw: Logs 20th hold

    Shaw recorded a perfect inning and earned a hold in Monday's 8-3 win over Kansas City.

    This is the fifth season in which Shaw has picked up 20 holds, although it's his first such campaign since 2017. The right-hander has pitched to a 3.48 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 69:36 K:BB across 75 innings this season, often working in high-leverage spots. While he's had some struggles in September, he's now pitched 3.2 consecutive scoreless innings in his last four games.

  • Liam Hendriks RP | CHC

    White Sox's Liam Hendriks: Snags save 37

    Hendriks pitched a scoreless ninth inning on his way to a save Monday against the Tigers. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

    Hendriks gave up a single to Jeimer Candelario to open the inning before settling down and retiring the next three batters in order. The save was his 37th of the season and the 32-year-old has now converted 11 straight save opportunities. Hendriks has put together 13 straight scoreless appearances, walking none with an 11.9 K/9 in 13.2 innings.

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