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  • Bryan Hudson RP | CHW

    White Sox's Bryan Hudson: Heads to Triple-A

    The White Sox optioned Hudson to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.

    Chicago will move Hudson and Wikelman Gonzalez off the roster and replace them with a pair of fresh bullpen arms in lefty Cam Booser and righty Elvis Peguero. After being claimed off waivers from the Brewers, Hudson made three appearances for Chicago and surrendered three earned runs on six hits and one walk over 3.2 innings.

  • White Sox's Wikelman Gonzalez: Sent down to Triple-A

    The White Sox optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.

    Chicago will move Gonzalez and Bryan Hudson off the roster and replace them with a pair of fresh bullpen arms in lefty Cam Booser and righty Elvis Peguero. After being called up Friday, Gonzalez worked in relief in the first two games of the series, tossing three scoreless frames.

  • Alan Rangel RP | PHI

    Phillies' Alan Rangel: Demoted to minors

    The Phillies optioned Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

    Rangel will give up his spot in the bullpen to veteran right-hander David Robertson, whom the Phillies called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Over his five appearances this season, Rangel had notched a save and allowed three earned runs on 10 hits and six walks over 11 innings.

  • Phillies' David Robertson: Joining big club

    The Phillies recalled Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

    Robertson agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia on July 20 and agreed to report to Triple-A as part of his ramp-up process. Over five outings with Lehigh Valley, the veteran righty allowed six earned runs on 11 hits over 5.1 frames, but he struck out three over 1.2 scoreless innings in his last two appearances. Trade-deadline acquisition Jhoan Duran is locked in as the team's new closer, but Robertson could find a spot as part of the bridge to the ninth inning.

  • Justin Slaten RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Justin Slaten: Bullpens scheduled

    Slaten (shoulder) is scheduled to throw bullpen sessions Monday and Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

    The second of those bullpen sessions is expected to include an up-and-down. Following that, Slaten should be ready to face hitters, which would be the final step before going on a rehab assignment.

  • Rafael Montero RP | DET

    Tigers' Rafael Montero: Pitches better Saturday

    Montero tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Angels. He allowed a hit and struck out one.

    After allowing two earned runs in an inning during his team debut Tuesday, Montero was better in his second outing since coming over at the trade deadline. The righty is still carrying a 5.49 ERA overall, making him hard to trust in any fantasy format given his middle relief role. Montero should continue to see medium-leverage work for the Tigers.

  • Giants' Carson Seymour: Works long relief Saturday

    Seymour allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out one over three innings in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Nationals.

    Seymour worked in long relief once again, giving up two singles and two doubles while throwing 28 of his 44 pitches for strikes. The 26-year-old has surrendered five runs in his last eight innings and overall owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 12:4 K:BB across 14 innings in six appearances.

  • Taylor Rogers RP | CHC

    Cubs' Taylor Rogers: Pitching well with new team

    In four appearances since joining the Cubs at the trade deadline, Rogers has logged 3.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts.

    Rogers extended his scoreless streak Saturday against the Cardinals despite allowing a hit and a walk in his inning of relief. The lefty hasn't allowed an earned run over his last 16 appearances dating back to June 19, when he was pitching for the Reds. Rogers has a stellar 2.23 ERA and 9.7 K/9 across 36.1 innings this season, and he's slotted in as the top southpaw in Chicago's bullpen, working as a key setup option ahead of closer Daniel Palencia.

  • Kenley Jansen RP | LAA

    Angels' Kenley Jansen: Collects 21st save

    Jansen struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 21st save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Tigers.

    The 37-year-old closer needed only 12 pitches (nine strikes) to dispatch the top of Detroit's order. Jansen hasn't given up an earned run since June 15, posting a 0.67 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB in 19.1 innings over that stretch to go along with his pristine ERA, and on the season he's 21-for-22 in converting save chances, his best rate since he went an incredible 41-for-42 with the Dodgers in 2017.

  • Jose Ferrer RP | WAS

    Nationals' Jose Ferrer: Notches first save

    Ferrer gave up two hits and struck out one over 1.2 scoreless innings to record his first save of the season in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Giants.

    The southpaw notched the Nationals' first save since Kyle Finnegan was dealt at the trade deadline, firing 13 of 19 pitches for strikes. Ferrer didn't have it easy, either. Cole Henry worked the eighth inning but loaded the bases with one out, forcing Ferrer into the game early, and he escaped the jam by allowing only a sacrifice fly. Washington may not generate many save chances over the final weeks of the season, but Ferrer is the favorite to handle them, and over his last 12 appearances he's posted a 2.38 ERRA, 1.15 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 11.1 innings.

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