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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish allowed five early runs over three innings in a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on his 30th birthday. Bradish surrendered home runs to Brett Bateman and Alejandro Kirk as his pitch movement and command showed visible signs of fatigue. After throwing only 71.1 innings from 2024-25 due to Tommy John surgery, Bradish has reached 155 innings pitched this season.
Miami Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie was removed from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to right hamstring tightness. Caissie walked and scored in the second inning before being replaced by Esteury Ruiz in the third. In his first season with Miami, Caissie is slashing .220/.288/.412 with 14 home runs, 58 RBI, and 45 runs scored across 330 plate appearances.
Garrett Stubbs made an appearance on the mound during the seventh inning of Saturday's 9-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Asked to pitch in relief after Philadelphia's pitching staff sputtered and fell behind early, Stubbs entered as the game got away from the Phillies. The loss capped off another frustrating night for Philadelphia at Truist Park, marked by defensive errors and an early seven-run Braves fourth inning.
Jose Altuve collected his 2,500th career hit Wednesday at Philadelphia, becoming the 103rd player in MLB history to reach the milestone and standing with Freddie Freeman as one of two active leaders. However, Altuve has struggled defensively at second base with -17 DRS and -11 OAA, ranking last among qualified second basemen. Reports suggest Houston is considering moving Altuve to regular DH duty if Carlos Correa is activated and played at second base.
Carlos Correa is progressing from May 6 left ankle tendon surgery, taking cage work and grounders in West Palm Beach with plans for live BP and a Triple-A Sugar Land rehab assignment. While manager Joe Espada noted 3B as his return position, reports indicate Houston is evaluating Correa at 2B to optimize defense—keeping Jeremy Peña at SS, Isaac Paredes at 3B, Christian Walker at 1B, Yordan Alvarez in LF, and shifting Jose Altuve to DH. Correa has never played 2B in MLB.
Peter Lambert made his team-leading 26th start of the season Saturday against Tampa Bay, marking his 100th career Major League appearance and 61st start. Lambert entered the matchup 8-8 with a 3.67 ERA on the year after throwing 7.0 strong innings (3 ER) in a loss to Arizona last Sunday. In three career outings against the Rays, Lambert holds a 1-0 record with a 1.42 ERA, including 5.2 scoreless innings in a victory over Tampa Bay on July 5.
Nathan Eovaldi was reinstated from the injured list Saturday after missing over a month due to right elbow inflammation sustained after his August 7 start. The 36-year-old righty did not make a rehab appearance prior to activation and is slated to pitch out of the Texas bullpen initially. Before the injury, Eovaldi posted a 4.21 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. Pitcher Adam Macko was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.
The Athletics activated catcher Shea Langeliers from the injured list on Saturday following a rapid recovery from late-July right knee meniscectomy surgery. Originally expected to miss the remainder of the season, Langeliers returned after a two-game rehab assignment where he went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored. Prior to his injury, Langeliers was on an eight-game hitting streak with three home runs. Darell Hernaiz was optioned in a corresponding move.
Matthew Lugo returned to Fenway Park on Saturday as a bench contributor for the Royals. Selected by Boston in the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Lugo spent five seasons in the organization, highlighted by a strong 2024 stint at Double-A Portland where he hit 11 home runs with a 1.069 OPS in 43 games under manager Chad Epperson. After debuting with the Angels in 2025, Lugo has logged 38 big-league games and aims to carve out a permanent home in Kansas City.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced that left-hander Kyle Harrison will be available out of the bullpen on Saturday against the Reds. Harrison was originally slated to start, but the team shifted him to relief work to help rebuild his confidence following a difficult stretch where he allowed 15 runs (13 earned) over 7.1 innings in his last two starts. Shane Drohan will start Saturday's game in his place.
Ozzie Albies will bat cleanup for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Phillies as part of a lineup rotation designed to counter lefty relievers in a bullpen game. Albies, who scored in the 11th inning during Friday's walk-off win, slots between Matt Olson and Michael Harris II. The strategic lineup shift comes as Atlanta seeks to defend its five-game lead over Philadelphia in the National League East.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Chicago White Sox. Walker was removed from Friday's game in the eighth inning after tweaking his ankle, and the team is keeping him out of action for an additional day to recover. With Walker sidelined, Jose Fermin, Nathan Church, and Joshua Baez will handle outfield duties for St. Louis on Saturday.
Freddie Freeman returned to the Dodgers' starting lineup Saturday against Miami after missing two games with patellar tendonitis. Celebrating his 37th birthday, Freeman felt 'night and day' better after dealing with knee wear and tear over recent weeks that contributed to a 1-for-18 slump. Prior to the rest, he went 3-for-22 (.136) with nine strikeouts in September. Los Angeles plans to manage his workload with off days to keep him healthy for the postseason without an IL stint.
Yordan Alvarez remains out of the Houston Astros' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays as he continues to recover from a right ankle injury. This marks the second consecutive game the designated hitter has missed due to the ailment. In his absence, Yainer Diaz will take over as Houston's designated hitter, while Christian Vazquez steps in to make the start at catcher for the Astros.
The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list on Saturday following a right middle finger blister. Cabrera, who holds a 5-5 record with a 5.68 ERA and 67 strikeouts across 15 starts, is transitioning to a bullpen role for the rest of the regular season and playoffs to mitigate further blister issues. In his last rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa, he hit 100.7 mph with his fastball.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski remains a candidate to pitch Sunday against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, potentially serving as an opener. Wrobleski was previously listed as the provisional starter for Sunday's matchup and was warming up in the bullpen for potential relief work on Friday night, giving Los Angeles flexible options as they construct their pitching strategy for the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is expected to pitch bulk innings on Sunday afternoon in the series finale against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Although the Dodgers have not officially named a starting pitcher, Sheehan is positioned for a significant workload following a stellar home performance last Monday, as Los Angeles continues to manage its rotation options ahead of the postseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will take a seat on the bench for Saturday's matchup against the Miami Marlins. Smith enters the rest day on a solid stretch, having recorded a base hit in each of his last four starts. In his absence, Hunter Feduccia will handle catching duties for the Dodgers and start behind the plate on Saturday afternoon.
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list Saturday after the rookie outfielder strained his left hamstring running out a grounder Friday against Baltimore. Valdez will be out until at least Sept. 23. Jake Mangum will take over starting duties in right field, while Ronny Simon was recalled from Triple-A to bolster outfield depth.
Seiya Suzuki is out of the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates for a routine day of rest. The move comes after Suzuki delivered a standout performance in Friday's victory, going 3-for-5 with a triple, an RBI, and three runs scored. Tyrone Taylor will take over right field duties and bat ninth for Chicago on Saturday.
