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    JT Brubaker secures two-inning save vs. Rockies

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    JT Brubaker allowed one run over two innings with two strikeouts to convert a save against the Rockies on Saturday.

    Brubaker was summoned in the top of the eighth with a three-run lead. He gave up a solo homer to Kyle Karros before returning for the ninth to close it out. He got the job done with a strikeout and two groundouts, securing the win for the Giants with his first save. Caleb Kilian was presumably unavailable after pitching in back-to-back games, but he will likely get the next save chance.
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    Brubaker got the call to close out Tuesday’s contest against the Astros in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He induced three groundouts to retire all three batters for his second save of the season. The Giants’ save situation has been largely in flux all season, making it difficult to rely on any reliever for saves. There doesn’t appear to be a consistent option emerging anytime soon.
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    Brubaker has been a long reliever this year so he could deliver more than an inning here. It appears likely that the 33-year-old with a 3.17 ERA will be a bridge to Adrian Houser.
  • SF Relief Pitcher #34
    Brubaker averaged 92.6 mph with his sinker in his first three outings this spring, which was down 0.9 mph from last year in his return from Tommy John surgery. Tonight, though, he was up to 94.2 mph, even after he faded some in his third inning of work. The Giants apparently intend to look at Brubaker as a middle man, so he wouldn’t seem to offer much fantasy potential. However, if he can impress in shorter stints, the possibility of saves can’t be ruled out. He never had much success as a starter in Pittsburgh, but he’s always been able to miss bats at a solid clip, and he might yet get a little better there in short outings.
  • SF Relief Pitcher #34
    Brubaker allowed a solo shot to Gabriel Moreno in the first, but kept the D-backs from putting any more runs across. The 32-year-old has an outside chance of being the fifth starter for San Francisco in 2026, but more than likely, he’ll be a multi-inning bullpen arm for the Giants to begin the campaign.
  • SF Starting Pitcher #34
    Brubaker, who was slated to make around $2 million in arbitration, presumably would have been non-tendered if he hadn’t agreed to a deal. The former Pirates starter had a 4.26 ERA in 12 2/3 innings after being cut by the Yankees and signed by the Giants late in the year. He could have a chance to compete for a rotation spot in spring training, but it seems likely that he’ll open up in the pen.
  • SF Starting Pitcher #34
    Brubaker was up for a spot start after the Giants shut Robbie Ray down. The 31-year-old is essentially auditioning for a role with someone next year, and the results were mixed. Brubaker will likely be looking at a minor-league deal in 2026.
  • SF Starting Pitcher #38
    He had been slated to start Wednesday, but JT Brubaker will get the nod instead. Ray, who returned from Tommy John in the second half of last season, ends this year 11-8 with a 3.65 ERA and a 186/73 K/BB in 182 1/3 innings. He’s due to earn $25 million next season in the final season of a five-year deal he originally signed with the Mariners.
  • SF Starting Pitcher #34
    The Giants signed the 31-year-old hurler in mid-August after he was released by the Yankees. Brubaker looked sharp in 12 appearances out of the Yankees’ bullpen, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and a 10/9 K/BB ratio over 16 frames. He’ll work in middle relief to start but could end up seeing some high-leverage situations over the final month of the season if he continues to perform well.
  • SF Starting Pitcher #34
    Brubaker, who returned from Tommy John surgery this yaear, was recently let go by the Yankees after posting a 3.38 ERA and a 10/9 K/BB ratio over 16 innings in relief. The Giants could give him a look during the final month of the season and determine whether to pay him $2 million or so to return in 2026. He was due to be eligible for free agency at season’s end, but he’ll now fall short of the necessary service time unless the Giants call him up within the next few days.
  • FA Starting Pitcher #34
    Brubaker went unclaimed after being designated for assignment, and instead of an outright to Triple-A, the 31-year-old will be handed his walking papers and be free to sign with another club. Someone could have interest in Brubaker as a depth piece for the remainder of 2025.

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    Yankees placed LHP Max Fried on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 14, with a left elbow bone bruise.

    Not great. It’s unclear how much time Fried is going to miss, but it’s a massive concern for the Yankees, and fantasy managers, with less than six weeks left in the season. He was scheduled to start against the Orioles on Wednesday. The 32-year-old southpaw limited the Mariners to one run over five innings last Thursday in his fifth start back from the injured list after missing time for the same issue earlier this season. It’ll be Carlos Rodón (elbow) taking his spot in New York’s rotation, which means that neither Will Warren or Ryan Weathers are heading to the bullpen now.
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    Nolan Arenado (abdomen) is not in the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Red Sox.

    Ketel Marte’s failure to show up to Fenway Park led to Arizona not putting out a lineup until roughly 10 minutes before first pitch. Arenado takes a seat with Jose Fernandez getting an opportunity at the hot corner. There’s a chance he’ll require a trip to the injured list, depending on the results of an MRI on his injured abdomen. There should be a clearer idea of his status at some point soon.
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    Diamondbacks recalled INF Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno.

    Fernandez receives the call to rejoin Arizona’s infield mix with franchise cornerstone Ketel Marte landing on the restricted list. The 22-year-old rookie hit .255 with three homers and seven steals across 177 plate appearances for the Diamondbacks before being shipped back to the minors in early June.
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    Diamondbacks placed 2B Ketel Marte on the restricted list.

    Marte failed to show up at Fenway Park for Monday’s series opener against the Red Sox, according to MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert. It’s unclear whether how many additional games he’ll miss or whether there will be any further discipline from the club. The 32-year-old second baseman missed a game over the weekend with left knee soreness, but returned to Arizona’s lineup for Sunday’s series finale against Atlanta. Jose Fernandez was brought up from Triple-A Reno to fill his roster spot. There should be some much-needed clarity on his status following Monday’s game.
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    The Astros are promoting pitching prospect Ethan Pecko to start against the Angels on Wednesday, reports The Athletic’s Chandler Rome.

    It’s hard to imagine a better matchup out of the gate than this, but Pecko represents a risky streaming option for fantasy managers. The 23-year-old fast-rising pitching prospect has posted a respectable 4.57 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 86/28 K/BB ratio across 82 2/3 innings in the minors this season. He’s managed to hold his own in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League at the Triple-A level. There’s enough strikeout upside that he’s worth monitoring in deeper mixed leagues.
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    Jacob Wilson was scratched from the lineup for Monday’s contest against the Royals with left shoulder soreness.

    Alika Williams takes over at shortstop. It’s somewhat encouraging that Wilson’s absence isn’t related to a finger issue that cost him time over the weekend. It’s also not his throwing shoulder. There should be some additional clarity on his status at some point later this week. The Athletics have been ravaged by injuries to key contributors and they’ll likely proceed with an abundance of caution here.
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    Red Sox placed LHP Eduardo Rivera on the restricted list.

    No word on the reason for the move, but Rivera is currently on the injured list at Triple-A Worcester. The 23-year-old lefty has allowed seven runs over 10 innings in the big leagues this season.
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    Rangers sent RHP Luis Curvelo outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

    Curelo will remain with the Rangers as organizational depth after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 25-year-old was designated for assignment last Friday. He’s allowed 12 runs over 10 1/3 innings of work in the majors this season.
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    Kyle Teel (ankle) progressed to taking batting practice on Monday.

    Teel was cleared to start a hitting progression last week and will continue to ramp up baseball activities with the hope of making it back to Chicago by early-to-mid September. He hit the injured list with a high ankle sprain back in late July.
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    Matt Shaw (hand) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday.

    Shaw figures to be in the mix for starts between second and third base, along with rookie Pedro Ramírez, while shortstop Dansby Swanson is on the injured list with an oblique strain for the next month. The 24-year-old former top prospect has been on the injured list with a hand strain since late June. He should make it back to Chicago at some point before the end of August.