MLB Player News

Meyer was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Meyer will head back to the big leagues in order to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen. The Marlins were forced to put Jarlin Garcia (ankle) and Elieser Hernandez (blister) on the DL in corresponding moves, while also reinstating Kyle Barraclough (back). Across nine appearances with Miami this year, Meyer has logged an 8.22 ERA and 1.76 WHIP.

Toussaint (4-0) struck out eight over seven scoreless innings for Triple-A Gwinnett to secure the win in Thursday's victory over Durham, scattering three hits and a walk.

In two starts back in the International League since his solid big-league debut, Toussaint has given up only one run in 13 innings with an eye-popping 17:2 K:BB. Barring an injury there won't be a regular spot in the Braves' rotation down the stretch for the 22-year-old, but he should be back up to bolster the staff in September, and Toussaint will head into spring training next year looking to win a more permanent job in Atlanta.

Wacha (oblique) fired 3.2 scoreless innings in High-A Palm Beach's win over Fort Myers on Thursday, allowing one hit while recording four strikeouts.

Wacha was originally slated to toe the rubber for Double-A Springfield in his second rehab appearance, but he ultimately made another start with Palm Beach. The outing was considerably better than Wacha's first one last Saturday, when he was charged with three earned runs over just two-thirds of an inning. The right-hander worked up to a solid allotment of 49 pitches Thursday, certainly an encouraging volume of work. It remains to be seen if Wacha will face a higher level of competition in his third rehab start, which projects to come at some point early next week.

DeSclafani (6-4) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out five across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Cubs.

DeSclafani's downfall was the long ball, as he allowed a two-run home run to Anthony Rizzo in the first inning and a solo shot to Javier Baez in the third inning. Prior to this start, DeSclafani had gone three outings spanning 21.2 innings without allowing a homer while surrendering only two earned runs. However, Thursday's effort was an abrupt end to that strong stretch and marked his sixth start -- he's made a total of 14 -- this season in which he has allowed multiple home runs.

Hamels (9-9) pitched a complete game and got the win Thursday against the Reds. He allowed a single run on eight hits and two walks, while striking out seven.

Hamels didn't start the game off on the right foot, as he allowed a double and a single to the first two hitters, and the Reds got up 1-0 after the top of the first. However, the veteran lefty cruised from there, and he was able to get through nine innings on 114 pitches, giving him the 17th complete game of his career. Hamels has been outstanding since joining the Cubs, as he now has a 0.79 ERA and 0.94 WHIP through his first five starts with his new team. He'll look to keep it rolling Tuesday against the Mets.

Davies (shoulder) was optioned to Low-A Wisconsin on Thursday.

Davies' rehab clock ran out after his strong outing Wednesday at Double-A Biloxi, so the Brewers will send him to Low-A for the time being. He still figures to be a part of the big league roster down the stretch, but it's unclear when exactly that might be. Davies has been hindered by a shoulder issue for much of the summer, as he's only made eight starts all season and hasn't been on a big league mound since May 29.

Lucchesi threw six innings Thursday, allowing two runs on one walk and five hits in the 4-3 loss to the Rockies. He struck out six and gave up a homer in the no-decision.

Lucchesi kept Colorado off the board for most of the afternoon before coughing up a solo shot to David Dahl in the fifth inning and later, a sac fly to Nolan Arenado. The 25-year-old lefty lowered his ERA to 3.74 in 98.2 innings this season. He'll take the mound again Wednesday at home against Seattle.

Freeland pitched 6.2 innings Thursday, yielding two runs on seven hits and a walk in the 4-3 win over the Padres. He struck out seven and allowed a homer while taking the no-decision.

While he didn't get a win to show for it, Freeland turned in another strong outing in what's been a terrific second season. Aside from Hunter Renfroe's solo home run, he mostly held San Diego in check. The 25-year-old southpaw is pitching to the tune of a 2.96 ERA and 136:57 K:BB in 158.1 innings. Freeland will take the mound in Anaheim on Tuesday against the Angels.

deGrom (8-8) tossed six innings Thursday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks in the 3-1 loss to San Francisco. He struck out 10 and took the loss.

After breaking his bad-luck streak and winning three straight starts, deGrom fell victim to another tough-luck loss Thursday. He wasn't his usual dominant self, but the only earned run he allowed came from a Madison Bumgarner double. The 30-year-old still owns an incredible 1.71 ERA and 214:40 K:BB. deGrom will take the mound Tuesday against the Cubs in Chicago.

Nola (15-3) fired eight scoreless innings and earned a win Thursday, allowing just five hits and a walk while striking out nine in the 2-0 victory against Washington.

Nola was absolutely brilliant Thursday, outdueling fellow Cy Young candidate Max Scherzer in the victory. In his last three starts, the 25-year-old is 3-0 with 25 strikeouts, allowing just one run across 21 innings. His ERA has fallen from 2.28 to 2.13 during that span. Nola will take on the Nationals again Tuesday, this time in Philadelphia, as he looks for his fourth consecutive win.