MLB Player News

Colome completed his 41st save with a perfect ninth inning Friday against the White Sox.

Colome has now saved 12 consecutive opportunities and has allowed just one run over 14 innings with a 15:2 K:BB over that stretch. He now owns a 2.97 ERA to go with his league-leading save total, and he has done his best work in recent weeks.

Alexander picked up a one-out save Friday night against the Twins, his second of the season.

Alexander was picking up the mess left by Kelvin Herrera (and an error from second baseman Whit Merrifield). He walked Jorge Polanco but struck out Eddie Rosario to end the game. Alexander owns a 2.24 ERA but would likely be behind Brandon Maurer and Mike Minor in the saves pecking order should Herrera continue to be ineffective or unavailable.

Akin will report to Glendale to play in this year's Arizona Fall League, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

Akin, the Orioles' second-round pick in 2016, started his first full season with High-A Frederick. He had some ups and downs, but managed a 3.26 ERA over his last 10 starts before hitting the 7-day disabled list with an undisclosed injury. His development this fall should offer a strong indication of how far off he is from making his MLB debut.

Scott was assigned to play in this year's Arizona Fall League, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

Scott will be making his third trip to the AFL. The lefty, who can hit triple digits on the radar gun, has been working in three-inning stints for Double-A Bowie on five days' rest throughout the season. He has a 2.28 ERA in 67 innings with 83 strikeouts and 44 walks.

Case will pitch in the Arizona Fall League, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Case climbed through the organization from High-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo during a breakout campaign in 2017. In total, the right-hander posted a 2.92 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 49 games and 64.2 innings. Case projects as a back-end reliever who could fight for an MLB closer role in the coming years.

Alvarez was designated for assignment Friday.

Although Alvarez posted a solid 2.76 ERA over 16.1 innings for the Rangers this year, the other shoe was bound to drop any second. Alvarez walked 14 batters in 16.1 innings and owned an absurd 2.02 WHIP. He was sharp for Triple-A Round Rock (2.33 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 36:10 K:BB over 27 innings), so he may draw some interest on waivers.

Rodriguez was designated for assignment Friday.

The Rangers needed to clear room on the 40-man roster for some September additions, and Rodriguez was a casualty. He posted a 6.33 ERA in 27 innings for Triple-A Round Rock after getting dealt by the Phillies earlier this season.

Garton was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

He is among a host of players summoned from Tacoma with rosters expanding. Look for him to pitch in low-leverage situations this month.

Fulmer has had a recurrence of right elbow ulnar neuritis and will visit Dr. James Andrews next week, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

This is pretty dire news for Fulmer, who has posted an uncharacteristic 6.15 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over his last seven starts. He should be considered out indefinitely, and in single-season leagues, it's reasonable to cut bait. Chad Bell will come up to take Fulmer's spot in the rotation Sunday and Artie Lewicki will be selected to start on Monday.

Flynn (groin) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Friday.

This puts an end to Flynn's 2017 campaign. He only made one appearance with the big-league club this year and posted a 5.40 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 50 innings at Triple-A.