MLB Player News
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Anthony Misiewicz RP | MIN
Twins' Anthony Misiewicz: Ready to face hitters
Misiewicz (pectoral) is expected to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
If all goes well Tuesday, Misiewicz could report to Triple-A St. Paul this weekend for a rehab assignment. The reliever has been on the shelf since July 25 due to a left pectoral strain but looks like he'll have a chance to rejoin the Twins for the final week of the season.
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Dietrich Enns RP | BAL
Orioles' Dietrich Enns: Earns second save
Enns picked up the save Monday against the White Sox. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out four over three perfect innings.
Enns locked down his second save of the year with a dominant three-inning effort, retiring all nine batters he faced. The veteran lefty has worked more than an inning in each of his last seven outings, though four of his previous six appearances before Monday came with at least one earned run allowed. With the Orioles this season, the 34-year-old owns a 3.28 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 24.1 innings in 14 appearances.
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Bryan Abreu RP | HOU
Astros' Bryan Abreu: Shaky in sixth save
Abreu allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Abreu erased his first mistake with a double play, then put two more runners on base before ending the game with another groundball out. He's allowed multiple baserunners in four of his last six appearances, allowing a total of eight runs over 5.2 innings in that span. Despite the recent struggles, he continues to serve as the fill-in closer while Josh Hader (shoulder) is out. Abreu has a 2.42 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 101:29 K:BB with six saves and 25 holds over 67 innings this season.
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A.J. Blubaugh P | HOU
Astros' AJ Blubaugh: Slated to start Tuesday
Blubaugh will start Tuesday's game against the Rangers in Houston, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Blubaugh will be taking the hill on three days' rest, but because he tossed just one inning and 19 pitches in his relief appearance in Friday's 11-3 win over Atlanta, he should be relatively fresh. Prior to that appearance, Blubaugh covered 3.1 frames in a Sept. 9 relief outing in Toronto, so he should be able to provide some length in his upcoming start. He's made four appearances for Houston through the first few weeks of September, firing eight scoreless innings while striking out nine and walking three.
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Braydon Fisher P | TOR
Blue Jays' Braydon Fisher: Collects seventh win
Fisher (7-0) pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and no walks, to pick up the win in Monday's 2-1 extra-innings contest against the Rays. He struck out four.
Fisher worked a scoreless 10th and then returned with a one-run lead in the 11th to slam the door on the win. The Toronto righty has been dynamic out of the bullpen this season, producing a 2.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 60:16 K:BB over 45.1 total frames. Despite being in a middle-relief role, Fisher is an intriguing fantasy option down the stretch for those looking to protect pitching ratios.
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Brenan Hanifee RP | DET
Tigers' Brenan Hanifee: Returned to Triple-A
Hanifee was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.
Hanifee will retreat to the minors after spending the last month with Detroit. During that time, he posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with five strikeouts over 7.2 frames. Brant Hurter was recalled in a corresponding move.
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Brant Hurter P | DET
Tigers' Brant Hurter: Back with big-league club
Hurter was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.
Hurter missed time at the end of August due to a back injury, but he's since returned to health and will now get a chance to help the major-league team down the stretch of the regular season. He's performed well in his last 10 appearances for Detroit, posting a 1.20 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 15.0 innings.
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Danny Coulombe RP | TEX
Rangers' Danny Coulombe: Nearing activation
Coulombe (shoulder) may be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News
Coulombe has been sidelined since Aug. 26 while dealing with left shoulder fatigue, but he now appears to be on the cusp of a return to the major-league roster. The 35-year-old has made two appearances with Double-A Frisco while on a minor-league rehab assignment, tossing two scoreless innings. Coulombe owns a 2.52 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 39.1 innings in 51 appearances between the Twins and Rangers this season, but he's struggled to a 7.56 ERA over 8.1 frames with Texas since joining the team at the trade deadline.