MLB Player News

Bednar (back) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday in what is likely to be his final outing before being activated from the 15-day injured list, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander began the rehab assignment last week, and Monday will be his third appearance with Indianapolis. Bednar has been sidelined by the back injury since late July, but he's on the cusp of rejoining the Pirates for the final stretch of the season. He's 17-for-21 in save chances with a 2.70 ERA this year, and he figures to reclaim the closer role from Wil Crowe once reinstated.

Frias was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

The 24-year-old was demoted to Reno in early September but will rejoin the big-league club with Keynan Middleton (toe) headed to the injured list. Frias allowed seven earned runs over 5.2 innings during his previous stint in the majors, though he didn't allow any runs in five of his six outings.

Hollowell had his contract selected by the Rockies on Sunday.

Hollowell has been with Double-A Hartford all season and will now receive his first taste of the big leagues. The 24-year-old has appeared in 42 games for the Yard Goats this year and has a 3.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 64:14 K:BB across 48.2 innings.

Colome (personal) was placed on the bereavement list Sunday.

Colome hasn't pitched since last Sunday when he surrendered three earned runs over one-third of an inning, and he'll now step away from the team for a few days for personal reasons. Gavin Hollowell will join the big-league roster in a corresponding move.

Hoeing was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Hoeing was demoted last week after he served as the 29th man for a doubleheader, and he'll return to the big-league club ahead of Sunday's series finale in Washington. The 25-year-old has appeared in three games this year and has given up 12 earned runs with a 4:3 K:BB over seven innings.

Sulser was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Sulser has two saves and six holds this season, but he'll head to the minors Sunday with 10 runs allowed in his past 11 outings. Overall this year he has a 5.29 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB across 34 innings.

Finnegan picked up the save in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Marlins, allowing no runs on no hits while striking out three and walking none over one inning.

Finnegan was lights-out Saturday, tossing nine of 14 pitches for strikes to earn the save. Finnegan now has saves in back-to-back appearances after his prior five appearances resulted in a mix of losses, no-decisions and a hold. Finnegan has not allowed a run or a walk in his last three appearances and has allowed only one hit during that span. His season ERA now sits at 3.77.

Hudson (8-7) won the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Reds. He allowed an unearned run on six hits and two walks while striking out five over eight innings.

Hudson's lone blemish came in the seventh inning, though it was his own error that ultimately led to the run. Beyond that one small hiccup, Hudson looked spectacular in his first major-league appearance since Aug. 30. The right-hander has struggled with consistency this year, and he now has a 4.16 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 77:58 K:BB across 134 innings through 25 starts. Hudson was up as the 29th man for Saturday's twin bill, so it's unclear if he'll stick in the big leagues or if he'll head back to Triple-A Mmephis after an impressive outing. If he does stay in the majors, it's uncertain if the Cardinals would keep him in a six-man rotation or use him as a multi-inning reliever.

Jansen struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Jansen was reportedly unavailable with a finger issue Friday, but he was deemed good-to-go ahead of Saturday's contest. A save chance arose, and he needed just nine pitches (seven strikes) to convert it. This was his first save opportunity since he blew a chance in Seattle last Sunday. Jansen now has a 3.76 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 72:19 K:BB through 55 innings while converting 34 of 41 save chances. Assuming the finger soreness doesn't resurface, he should remain Atlanta's primary closer the rest of the way.

Hjelle (0-2) took the loss during Saturday's 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk in one-plus innings. He failed to record a strikeout.

Hjelle followed opener John Brebbia and permitted two runs on three baserunners in the second inning before allowing six straight baserunners to open the third, prompting his removal. The 25-year-old's allowed multiple runs in three of his five appearances this season, and he possesses a 9.75 ERA along with a 2.17 WHIP in 12 innings.