MLB Player News
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Brandon Waddell RP | NYM
Mets' Brandon Waddell: Optioned to Triple-A
The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Waddell tossed 4.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's loss to the Marlins but now finds himself back in the minors. The Mets have elected to replace him on the roster with a position player in Jared Young.
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Sawyer Gipson-Long RP | DET
Tigers' Sawyer Gipson-Long: Promoted ahead of start
The Tigers recalled Gipson-Long from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Gipson-Long will start Tuesday's game at home against the Mets, and manager A.J. Hinch said the right-hander will get either another start or bulk relief outing next week versus the Yankees. The righty hasn't reached the five-inning mark in an appearance since late June, so he won't pitch terribly deep into Tuesday's game.
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Chase Lee RP | DET
Tigers' Chase Lee: Sent back to minors
The Tigers optioned Lee to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Lee had just been recalled Monday and will be sent back down without having made an appearance. He's making space on the active roster for Sawyer Gipson-Long, who will start Tuesday's game against the Mets.
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Thomas Harrington RP | PIT
Pirates' Thomas Harrington: Goes back on IL
Triple-A Indianapolis placed Harrington on its 7-day injured list Friday due to an unspecified injury.
Indianapolis had previously shelved Harrington on Aug. 10 due to an unspecified injury, and though he was activated Thursday, he made it through just one inning during his start against Buffalo before landing back on the IL a day later. The Pirates haven't shed light on the nature of Harrington's latest setback, but given the timing of the injury, the right-hander could be hard-pressed to pitch again in 2025.
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Wander Suero RP | NYM
Braves' Wander Suero: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
Atlanta designated Suero for assignment Tuesday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Hayden Harris. Suero has been knocked around for eight runs over 6.1 innings during his time with Atlanta this season.
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Hunter Stratton RP | ATL
Braves' Hunter Stratton: Sent down to minors
Atlanta optioned Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Stratton was scored upon in each of his last two relief appearances and has earned a trip back to the minors. Hayden Harris is absorbing Stratton's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.
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Hayden Harris RP | ATL
Braves' Hayden Harris: Added to roster
Atlanta selected Harris' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Harris has had a dominant season in the minors between Double-A Columbus and Gwinnett, allowing just three runs with a 73:16 K:BB over 48 innings. The 26-year-old will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.
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Keegan Akin RP | BAL
Orioles' Keegan Akin: Notches fourth save
Akin earned a save against San Diego on Monday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter over a scoreless ninth inning.
Akin entered the ninth with a one-run lead and worked around a one-out single to secure the save. It was the southpaw's fourth save of the season, all of which have come since Aug. 2. Akin seems to be the primary closer for Baltimore, though he's also blown three saves over the past month and Corbin Martin and Dietrich Enns each recorded a save apiece for the Orioles in that span, so it may not be an entirely settled situation. Nonetheless, Akin has pitched well enough (3.21 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 14 innings spanning his past 13 outings) to be worth a pickup by fantasy managers digging for saves.
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Jacob Latz RP | TEX
Rangers' Jacob Latz: Drawing another start
Latz will be the Rangers' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Arizona.
Latz earned another turn after allowing two runs and striking out five over 4.1 innings in a start against the Angels last week. The left-hander has made four starts and 23 relief appearances this season and pitched well in both roles, collecting a 3.13 ERA and 61:29 K:BB over 63.1 frames. With Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) out for the season, Latz could remain in the rotation indefinitely if he pitches well.
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Cam Sanders RP | PIT
Pirates' Cam Sanders: Gets call to Pittsburgh
The Pirates recalled Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
Sanders was one of two additions for the Pirates with the active roster expanding to 28 men in September, as utility player Nick Yorke also received the call from Triple-A. The right-handed reliever has previously made five appearances for Pittsburgh this season, giving up five earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four across five innings.