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  • Joe Ross RP | PHI

    Joe Ross: Cut loose by Philly

    The Phillies released Ross on Tuesday.

    Ross surrendered three runs in in his one-inning relief appearance in Monday's 13-3 loss to the Mets, which apparently prompted the Phillies to re-evaluate his place in their bullpen. The veteran right-hander joined Philadelphia on a one-year, $4 million deal during the offseason and nothced a 5.12 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB over 51 innings in 2025.

  • John Rooney RP | HOU

    Astros' John Rooney: Out with elbow inflammation

    The Astros placed Rooney on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to left elbow inflammation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    He will be eligible to return Sept. 9, but given the nature of the injury, Rooney might need more time to make a full recovery. The lefty reliever has made one appearance for Houston this season, surrendering one run over 1.1 frames.

  • A.J. Blubaugh RP | HOU

    Astros' AJ Blubaugh: Recalled from Triple-A

    The Astros recalled Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Blubaugh has made one start and two relief appearances for the Astros this season, yielding 11 runs (six earned) with a 15:3 K:BB over 13 innings. He will pitch out of the bullpen.

  • Jovani Moran RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Jovani Moran: Rejoins bullpen

    The Red Sox recalled Moran from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

    Moran has permitted three runs with a 5:3 K:BB over four innings covering two relief outings for the Red Sox this season. He will give manager Alex Cora another lefty in the bullpen.

  • Dauri Moreta RP | PIT

    Pirates' Dauri Moreta: Rejoins big club

    The Pirates recalled Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

    The right-hander will rejoin the big-league bullpen after spending the 15-day minimum in the minors after being demoted Aug. 11. Moreta has made five appearances for Pittsburgh this year and has given up two earned runs with a 7:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings.

  • Jovani Moran RP | BOS

    Red Sox's Jovani Moran: Set to be recalled

    The Red Sox will recall Moran from Triple-A Worcester prior to Tuesday's game in Baltimore, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    He'll take the roster spot vacated by Richard Fitts (biceps). Moran has made a couple relief appearances with the Red Sox this season, allowing three runs with a 5:3 K:BB over four innings. The lefty has often been used for multiple innings during his outings in the majors and minors this season, so he'll offer the bullpen some length.

  • Scott Blewett RP | BAL

    Orioles' Scott Blewett: Shifts to 60-day IL

    The Orioles transferred Blewett (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

    The right-hander has been sidelined by elbow discomfort since July 13, and he now won't be eligible to be reinstated until mid-September. Blewett has pitched for three MLB clubs this season and has a combined 5.48 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 35:18 K:BB over 44.1 innings.

  • Matt Bowman RP | BAL

    Orioles' Matt Bowman: Cleared off 40-man roster again

    The Orioles designated Bowman for assignment Tuesday.

    Bowman allowed two runs over 1.1 innings in his lone appearance during what was his fourth stint with the Orioles this season. He's accepted three previous outright assignments from Baltimore and could do so again.

  • Shawn Dubin RP | BAL

    Orioles' Shawn Dubin: Claimed by Baltimore

    The Orioles claimed Dubin off waivers from the Astros on Tuesday.

    Dubin posted a 1.33 ERA over his first 18 appearances for the Astros this season before allowing 13 runs in 5.1 August innings to lose his spot on the 40-man roster. The 29-year-old will join the Orioles' bullpen, although he has not yet officially reported to the club.

  • Fernando Cruz RP | NYY

    Yankees' Fernando Cruz: Reinstated from injured list

    The Yankees activated Cruz (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

    Cruz wound up missing two months of action with a strained left oblique but is ready to go following a brief rehab assignment. It's a big boost to the Yankees' bullpen, as Cruz boasts a 3.00 ERA and elite 41.2 percent strikeout rate in 2025.

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