MLB Player News
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Brad Keller RP | CHC
Cubs' Brad Keller: Extends scoreless streak
Keller, who logged 1.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, has now recorded eight straight scoreless appearances.
Across those eight appearances, Keller has covered 9.1 innings and struck out 11 batters while allowing just one hit and two walks. It's been a great stretch for the veteran righty, who has been solid all season with a 2.63 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 8.9 K/9 across 51.1 innings out of the Chicago bullpen. Keller is firmly entrenched as one of the Cubs' top setup options ahead of closer Daniel Palencia.
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John King RP | STL
Cardinals' John King: Rehab assignment imminent
King (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis as soon as Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
King threw a bullpen session at approximately 70 percent effort last Thursday and was scheduled for a full-effort bullpen session Saturday. As long as he bounces back from those throwing sessions with no issues, he'll be cleared for rehab games. The lefty reliever is first eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list Friday, and he has a good chance to return that day.
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Orion Kerkering RP | PHI
Phillies' Orion Kerkering: Back to handling setup role
Kerkering picked up a hold Sunday against the Rangers after allowing one hit and no walks with no strikeouts in a scoreless eighth inning.
After working his way into the closing picture for a brief stretch amidst Jordan Romano's struggles, Kekering has since reverted back to his role as a setup man for new closer Jhoan Duran. Kerkering has been very effective at preventing runs, posting a 1.67 ERA and 35:13 K:BB over 32.1 innings since the beginning of May, and he should continue to work in high-leverage spots for the Phillies.
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Hunter Stratton RP | ATL
Braves' Hunter Stratton: Sent back to Triple-A
Atlanta optioned Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Stratton was up with Atlanta for one day, serving as the big club's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader with Miami. The reliever ended up going unused for both contests of the twin bill.
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Anthony Gose RP | NYM
Anthony Gose: Sent packing by Arizona
The Diamondbacks released Gose on Aug. 1.
The 35-year-old lefty made three relief appearances in the majors with Cleveland in 2024 but has pitched exclusively in the minors so far this season. Over 35 appearances between the Diamondbacks' and Mets' Triple-A affiliates, Gose has logged a 4.62 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 41:23 K:BB in 37 innings.
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Kirby Yates RP | LAD
Dodgers' Kirby Yates: Facing hitters Wednesday
Yates (back) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice Wednesday in Anaheim, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that if all goes well in Yates' upcoming live session, the right-handed reliever could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment. Yates has been on the shelf since Aug. 1 due to lower back pain and will likely need just one or two rehab appearances to get ramped back up before he's deemed ready to return from the 15-day injured list.
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Michael Kopech RP | LAD
Dodgers' Michael Kopech: Ready to face hitters
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Kopech (knee) will face hitters in live batting practice Monday in Anaheim, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
After making it out of his recent string of bullpen sessions no worse for the wear, Kopech is ready to move on to the next phase of his rehab program as he bounces back from a right knee meniscectomy. The right-hander will likely need to face hitters at least once more after Monday before the Dodgers map out a rehab assignment for him. Kopech is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list in late August and could be ready to rejoin the Los Angeles bullpen by that time if he steers clear of any setbacks over the next couple of weeks.
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Xzavion Curry RP | MIA
Rockies' Xzavion Curry: Lands MiLB deal with Colorado
The Rockies signed Curry to a minor-league contract Sunday and assigned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Curry briefly worked out of the Miami bullpen early in the season, but he was dropped from the 40-man roster April 14 before being released just under two months later. He then signed with Mexican League club Tigres de Quintana Roo on July 1 but was granted his release to pursue an opportunity with the Rockies. He'll likely serve as a swingman at Albuquerque and could earn a call-up to Colorado before season's end if the big club has a need for a spot starter or long man out of the bullpen.
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JoJo Romero RP | STL
Cardinals' JoJo Romero: Shaky in four-out save
Romero allowed three hits and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.
Romero got out of a little trouble in the eighth inning, then created some more traffic on the basepaths before locking things down in the ninth. Since taking over as closer to begin August, Romero has allowed seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings, but he's given up just one earned run in that span. He's at a 1.98 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB through 41 innings on the year while adding three saves and 16 holds. With the Cardinals at 60-59 following Sunday's game, Romero figures to be a decent speculative option for fantasy managers chasing saves as long as the team is still plausibly in the hunt for a wild-card spot.
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Matt Brash RP | SEA
Mariners' Matt Brash: Steps in for save
Brash picked up the save Sunday against the Rays, striking out one batter during a perfect ninth inning.
Brash took the mound in the ninth inning for a save opportunity as regular closer Andres Munoz got some rest after pitching three times in the last four days. It was Brash's second save in three games, and his third save of the campaign. The 27-year-old reliever has been outstanding in 2025, boasting a 1.16 ERA and a 35:12 K:BB in 31 innings pitched.