MLB Player News
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Dakota Hudson SP | LAA
Cardinals' Dakota Hudson: Named starter for Game 4
Hudson will start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Nationals on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
The 25-year-old will pitch in Game 4 of the NLCS after allowing four runs (one earned) off five hits and two walks while recording two strikeouts over 4.2 innings in the NLDS. Hudson carries a 3.35 ERA with a 136:86 K:BB over 32 starts in the regular season.
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Chris Martin RP | TEX
Braves' Chris Martin: Removed from NLDS roster
Martin (oblique) was removed from the Braves' NLDS roster Friday.
Martin left his outing in Game 1 against the Cardinals on Thursday due to left oblique tightness. Removing him from the roster means he'll be unable to return for the NLCS, should the Braves qualify, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the team for the World Series if it makes it that far. Julio Teheran takes his spot in the bullpen.
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Chris Martin RP | TEX
Braves' Chris Martin: Not expected to return for NLDS
Martin is expected to miss the remainder of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals after leaving Game 1 with left oblique tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Martin failed to throw a pitch in the actual contest, and it doesn't look as though he'll be able to return until later in the postseason, should the Braves manage to advance. The team has yet to announce who will replace the right-hander.
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Chris Martin RP | TEX
Braves' Chris Martin: Departs with tight oblique
Martin was removed from Game 1 of the NLDS on Thursday against the Cardinals due to left oblique tightness.
Martin reportedly felt the issue during his warmup pitches and left the contest shortly after. His status for the remainder of the series should become known after further testing.
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Chris Martin RP | TEX
Braves' Chris Martin: Exits with injury
Martin left Game 1 of the NLDS against the Cardinals on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Martin was on track to enter the game in the top of the eighth inning, but after throwing a few warmup pitches, he was walked off the field with the trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until the details surrounding his injury are revealed.
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Dakota Hudson SP | LAA
Cardinals' Dakota Hudson: Expected to start Game 4 of NLDS
Hudson is expected to start Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Braves, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.
The 25-year-old is being targeted to start a potential Game 4 of the NLDS after Adam Wainwright was tabbed as the starter for the third game due to his postseason experience. Hudson's status could change if he is needed in relief for the first two games of the series, where he is expected to be available out of the bullpen. The right-hander recorded 32 starts in 2019 but struggled slightly with control, allowing 86 walks and a 1.41 WHIP.
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Daniel Ponce de Leon RP | WAS
Cardinals' Daniel Ponce de Leon: Makes NLDS roster
Ponce de Leon is on the roster for the National League Division Series against the Braves.
The 27-year-old only made three appearances in September but will be available out of the bullpen for the NLDS. Ponce de Leon carries a 3.70 ERA with 52 strikeouts over 13 appearances (eight starts) in 2019.