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Tristan Peters CF | CHW
White Sox's Tristan Peters: Shows some speed in loss
Peters went 2-for-3 with a triple and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to the Astros.
Peters had a five-game homer streak in late August, but since it ended, he's cooled off by going just 4-for-18 with one extra-base hit over his last six games. The outfielder was able to provide a little speed boost in this contest, though that hasn't been a steady part of his production throughout the year. He's 8-for-10 on the basepaths this year while hitting .279 with an .813 OPS, 12 home runs, 52 RBI, 54 runs scored, 27 doubles and four triples over 134 contests.
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Davis Martin SP | CHW
White Sox's Davis Martin: Strong showing in return
Martin allowed five hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Wednesday.
Martin missed just under three weeks due to a blister on his right middle finger but returned to action Wednesday with no apparent issues. The right-hander put in a good performance, but he wasn't quite as sharp as opposing starter Hayden Wesneski, who turned in seven scoreless frames in the pitching duel. Martin's performance was volatile prior to his absence, as he carried an 8.03 ERA over 24.2 innings across his previous six starts. He's posted a 4.13 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 114:40 K:BB through 130.2 innings over 25 starts this year. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Pirates.
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Daulton Varsho CF | HOU
Astros' Daulton Varsho: Swipes bag in win
Varsho went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the White Sox.
Varsho had gone 0-for-11 over his previous three games. The outfielder was given some rest Tuesday and broke the short slump in Wednesday's contest while picking up his first steal since Aug. 5. Between Houston and Toronto this year, Varsho is batting .228 with a .653 OPS, 10 home runs, 11 steals, 36 RBI, 46 runs scored, 22 doubles and two triples over 125 contests.
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Josh Hader RP | HOU
Astros' Josh Hader: Cruises to 22nd save
Hader struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the White Sox.
Hader threw eight of 14 pitches for strikes. He's been at his best throughout 2026, and that's been especially true during his ongoing 20-inning scoreless streak, during which he's allowed just five hits and three walks. Hader is at a 0.72 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 49:11 K:BB while remaining a perfect 22-for-22 in save chances over 37.1 innings.
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Hayden Wesneski SP | HOU
Astros' Hayden Wesneski: Dominant in no-decision
Wesneski allowed one hit, two walks and one hit batsman while striking out five over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Wednesday.
Wesneski threw 58 of 90 pitches for strikes while matching his longest outing of the season by innings. He was just alright initially after his return from Tommy John surgery in late July, but he's taken a dominant turn with just one run allowed over his last 17 innings, during which he has a 15:7 K:BB. Wesneski is at a 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB through 39.2 innings over seven starts this year. He's lined up for another challenging matchup early next week in Philadelphia.
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Adael Amador 2B | COL
Rockies' Adael Amador: Strong start in return to majors
Amador went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored Wednesday against the Orioles.
Amador drew his second consecutive start since being recalled to the majors Tuesday when rosters expanded, with one coming at second base and another at DH. He has taken advantage of the opportunity, going 4-for-8 with three runs scored, a double and a home run.
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Jake McCarthy LF | COL
Rockies' Jake McCarthy: On base three times
McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a walk and an RBI on Wednesday.
McCarthy did most of his damage in the third inning when he pulled a triple into the right-center field gap to drive in a run. He later added a double, giving him consecutive games with an extra-base hit. McCarthy also has at least one hit in 11 of his last 12 games, during which he's gone 15-for-51 (.294 average) with one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and four stolen bases.
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Kenley Jansen RP | DET
Tigers' Kenley Jansen: Saddled with sixth blown save
Jansen was charged with a blown save Wednesday against the Twins, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one.
Jansen was summoned to record the game's final five outs in a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning, but he was unable to extricate Detroit from the jam and mustered only one out before being pulled. The veteran right-hander remains seven saves away from joining the illustrious 500-save club, so he'll need a very productive rest of September in order to accomplish that feat in 2026. Through 36 innings this year, he has a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 42:21 K:BB with 17 saves in 23 opportunities.
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Cole Carrigg CF | COL
Rockies' Cole Carrigg: Collects three hits
Carrigg went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Orioles.
Carrigg was out of the lineup for consecutive games to end August due to an inappropriate interaction with a fan, but he's regained his starting position for the last two games. He also entered Wednesday's contest in a significant slump, collecting only four hits across 37 at-bats with two RBI and three runs scored in his last 10 games. However, Carrigg delivered in a big way during the series finale versus Baltimore, doubling to left field before coming around to score the game-tying run in the ninth inning.
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John Peck SS | DET
Tigers' John Peck: Collects first MLB hit, RBI in win
Peck went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-6, extra-innings win over the Twins.
Peck delivered a double in the second inning, which was his first major-league hit and plated his first two runs. The 24-year-old just got called up from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, and it appears that he's going to get a long look at shortstop, with fellow rookies Kevin McGonigle and Hao-Yu Lee settling in at third base and second base, respectively. Peck could help secure himself a regular role with the Tigers in 2027 if he finishes this year with a flourish.