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Veteran right-hander Erick Fedde signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming his third organization this season, and was activated for their home game against Arizona. Fedde, who previously had stints with the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals this year, is expected to work as a bulk reliever after an opener. The Brewers acquired him to provide healthy innings amidst a demanding schedule.
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was forced to leave his first Triple-A rehab game after being hit on the left hand by an 89 mph sinker. Alvarez, who had doubled earlier, was on a rehab assignment for a right thumb sprain and exited the game after taking the pitch, raising concerns about his return from the initial injury sustained on August 17.
Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini has been placed on the concussion injured list after taking a foul ball off his mask during Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Caratini has contributed significantly this season, batting .262 with a career-high 43 RBI and matching his career best with 11 home runs in 95 games.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman was central to a bizarre play during their 12-3 win against the Chicago Cubs, where a throw from right field deflected off his helmet as he stood on first base, allowing a crucial two-out run to score. Chapman, who was unharmed, later scored from second base on a subsequent single, contributing to the Giants' offensive surge.
Rafael Devers delivered a dominant offensive performance for the San Francisco Giants, hitting two home runs, a double, a single, and drawing a walk, while driving in five runs. His powerful hitting contributed significantly to the Giants' 12-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs, bringing his season total to 27 home runs. Devers became the third Giant since 2015 to record at least three hits with exit velocities of 106 mph or higher in a single game.
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain, a significant setback as he had recently found his stride at the plate. Robert Jr. exited Tuesday night's game against Kansas City with soreness and has been much improved since the All-Star break, batting .298 with five homers and 18 RBIs in his last 31 games. This follows a challenging start to the season where he struggled with a .190 average.
Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Brandon Young has been moved to the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his 2025 season due to a left hamstring strain. Young, who posted a 1-7 record with a 6.24 ERA in 12 starts, sustained the injury covering first base and was initially placed on the 15-day IL before the move to the 60-day list. Despite his unimpressive numbers, interim manager Tony Mansolino believes the experience gained by the 26-year-old will be beneficial for the 2026 season, highlighting promising starts against the Astros and Mets.
Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton has transformed his season, becoming a front-runner for the NL Rookie of the Year award with a dominant second-half performance. Since the All-Star break, he has posted an MLB-best 0.49 ERA and a .784 WHIP, effectively stranding 97.9% of runners on base. Horton's success is attributed to his strong command of his four-seam fastball, which has a .136 batting average against in August, and his effective sweeper, positioning him as potentially the Cubs' best starting pitcher heading into the postseason.
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony, MLB's top prospect, has emerged as a leading contender for the AL Rookie of the Year award following his June 9 debut. Since July 18, he boasts a .306/.420/.492 slash line with four home runs, excelling as the team's leadoff hitter with an impressive command of the strike zone. Anthony's exceptional performance led the Red Sox to sign him to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, solidifying his role as a potential superstar and a key to their postseason aspirations.
The New York Mets have called up right-handed reliever Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse in preparation for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. Herget has previously pitched 4.1 innings across two games for the Mets this season, recording one strikeout and allowing two runs (one earned) without issuing any walks.
Boston Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten is expected to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday or Thursday, making a significant return after recovering from a nerve issue in his neck and shoulder. Slaten completed three effective rehab appearances, allowing just one unearned run over three innings, and is anticipated to strengthen the team's bullpen alongside Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock. Before his injury, the 27-year-old right-hander posted a 0.900 WHIP over 23.1 innings in 24 appearances, demonstrating his potential to handle high-leverage situations.
Right-hander Blake Snell has been reinstated by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the paternity list following the birth of his second child. Snell, who boasts a 3-2 record with a 1.97 ERA across six starts this season, is scheduled to make his next start against Arizona.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia has been placed on the injured list with a right oblique strain, a move retroactive to August 23. Vesia, who holds a 3-2 record with a 2.75 ERA over 59 appearances this season, expressed confidence that the two-week stint will aid his recovery and provide a beneficial rest period.
New York Mets reliever Ryan Helsley, acquired in a late July trade, endured another difficult outing, giving up a two-run lead in the eighth inning against Philadelphia, which included a two-run homer to Harrison Bader. The struggling right-hander was booed off the Citi Field mound by fans, marking his latest meltdown. Since joining the Mets, Helsley holds an 0-3 record with a 10.38 ERA and four blown saves in 11 appearances, a significant decline from his two-time All-Star performance with the Cardinals where he led the league with 49 saves last year. Manager Carlos Mendoza and the Mets front office are working to identify the cause of his struggles, with Mendoza suggesting a possibility of tipping pitches.
Mets slugger Jesse Winker has officially begun his rehab assignment, batting second and serving as DH for Low-A St. Lucie on Wednesday. Winker, who has been sidelined for over three months due to an oblique injury in May followed by a back issue, is making a significant step towards returning to the major league club. He could require an extensive rehab period before rejoining the team as a lefty bat off the bench, having previously recorded eight extra-base hits and a .709 OPS in 26 at-bats.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo is highlighted as a top MLB player prop bet for Wednesday, August 27, specifically for exceeding 5.5 strikeouts. Woo has consistently achieved this mark, recording at least six strikeouts in his last seven starts and surpassing 5.5 strikeouts in 18 of 25 outings this season, including 9 of 11 at home. His 2025 performance shows an average of 6.4 strikeouts per start, indicating strong potential for the prop bet.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is highlighted as a strong candidate for a home run on Wednesday, August 27. Despite not having homered in his last 18 games, Suzuki, who has 27 long balls this season, faces a favorable matchup against Giants left-handed pitcher Carson Whisenhunt. With an impressive .877 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, and wind conditions projected to assist, he is considered a top HR prop bet.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is currently leading the American League Cy Young race, aiming for his second consecutive award, even as Garrett Crochet closes the gap. Skubal holds an 11-4 record with a 2.28 ERA, 212 strikeouts, and a 0.87 WHIP through 166 innings. Despite a recent outing where he allowed six runs (one earned) and a 3.06 ERA in August, his favorable remaining schedule could help solidify his position.
Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is intensifying the American League Cy Young race, narrowing the margin with current leader Tarik Skubal. Crochet's season statistics include a 14-5 record, a 2.38 ERA, 207 strikeouts, and a 1.06 WHIP over 166 ⅓ innings. He has an extra start remaining compared to Skubal, but faces a potentially tougher schedule and ongoing concerns about his workload following past injuries.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is quietly having another standout season, recently striking out six over six innings of two-run ball against the Padres, elevating his ERA slightly to 2.90. He consistently limits runs, doing so in 15 of 25 starts, and ranks highly among qualified pitchers in key metrics like ERA, FIP, xERA, strikeout rate, ground ball rate, and barrel rate. Despite a league-average walk rate and not pitching deep into games due to team management, Yamamoto has proven to be a top-tier starter, building on his World Series-winning rookie year with a strong second season.
