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D-backs recall Philip Abner from Triple-A

Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

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Diamondbacks recalled LHP Philip Abner from Triple-A Reno.

Abner returns to Arizona’s bullpen mix with veteran Ryan Thompson hitting the shelf with a back issue. The 24-year-old southpaw has allowed seven runs across 9 1/3 innings at the highest level this season.

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Mariners call up elite pitching prospect Anderson

The Seattle Mariners called up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson, who is expected to start against the Chicago Cubs this Saturday. Eric Samulski emphasizes why he should be added in all fantasy formats.

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Philip Abner

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Giants claimed LHP Philip Abner off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Abner heads to Triple-A Sacramento as organizational relief depth after being jettisoned from Arizona’s roster over the weekend. The 24-year-old southpaw recorded a lackluster 6.28 ERA across 14 1/3 innings for the Diamondbacks earlier this season.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks designated LHP Philip Abner for assignment.

Abner has struggled in eight appearances with the Diamondbacks this season, posting a 6.28 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and a 6/8 K/BB ratio across 14 1/3 innings of work. It feels like there’s a decent chance he may pass through waivers unclaimed. Dennis Santana was added to the Diamondbacks’ bullpen in a corresponding move on Sunday.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks optioned LHP Philip Abner to Triple-A Reno.

Abner retreats to the minors after tossing a pair of scoreless innings against the Cardinals on Sunday. The 24-year-old rookie has allowed seven runs across 9 1/3 innings for the Diamondbacks this season.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks recalled LHP Phillip Abner from Triple-A Reno.

Abner returns to add a fresh arm to the Diamondbacks’ bullpen for the final four games heading into the All-Star break. The 24-year-old southpaw holds a 9.95 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and a 4/4 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings in three appearances with the D’Backs this season.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks optioned LHP Philip Abner to Triple-A Reno.

Abner returns to the minors after tossing 2 2/3 scoreless frames in relief during Saturday’s contest against the Twins. He’ll return at some point in a couple weeks as middle relief depth.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks recalled LHP Phillip Abner from Triple-A Reno.

Abner might just be up until the D-backs need to add a starter. He has given up seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings for the D-backs this season.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks optioned LHP Philip Abner to Triple-A Reno.

Abner joined the Diamondbacks’ bullpen on Thursday when Taylor Clarke went on the bereavement list and now will head right back to Triple-A with Clarke returning. The 24-year-old southpaw has surrendered seven runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings with the Diamondbacks this season, good for a cringe-inducing 17.18 ERA and 2.18 WHIP.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks recalled LHP Phillip Abner from Triple-A Reno.

Abner, still just 24, allowed 2 runs in 2 1/3 innings in a stint with the Diamondbacks earlier this year. He hasn’t done much better at Triple-A Reno, with a 5.12 ERA in 19 1/3 innings, but is probably the slight favorite to remain in the pen once Taylor Clarke returns from the bereavement list over Kade Strowd.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks optioned LHP Philip Abner to Triple-A Reno

Abner threw 2 1/3 innings on Thursday, allowing two runs on one hit. The Diamondbacks will get a fresh arm up in the bullpen, but the 23-year-old should get another chance later this season.
Philip Abner

AZ Relief Pitcher #50

Diamondbacks recalled LHP Philip Abner from Triple-A Reno.

Abner returns to the big leagues for the first time since posting a pedestrian 4.91 ERA across 3 2/3 innings for Arizona last year. The 23-year-old southpaw will operate in middle relief situations for the Diamondbacks.

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Javier Assad

CHC Starting Pitcher #72
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Cubs optioned RHP Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa.

With Daniel Palencia (elbow) returning from the injured list on Friday, the Cubs needed to free up a roster spot and once again Assad became a luxury that they couldn’t afford. David Peterson will take over the spot in the Cubs’ rotation that was vacated by the injury to Edward Cabrera.
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Daniel Palencia

CHC Relief Pitcher #48
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Cubs activated RHP Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list.

At long last, the Cubs’ closer has returned. Palencia has been sidelined since mid-June due to an elbow issue. He returns to a 2.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 19/6 K/BB ratio over 16 2/3 innings through his first 19 appearances on the season. He should jump right back in as the Cubs’ primary closer.
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Owen Miller

CHC Shortstop #11
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Cubs designated INF Owen Miller for assignment.

The Cubs needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the return of Daniel Palencia on Friday and unfortunately for Miller he was the odd man out. It’s possible that the 29-year-old infielder could attract interest on waivers.
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Matt Brash

SEA Relief Pitcher #47
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Mariners transferred RHP Matt Brash to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Brash, who is finally nearing a return from a lat strain that has had him shelved since early June, this was done simply as a procedural move to free up a spot on the club’s 40-man roster for Carlos Vargas to join the bullpen on Friday.
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Nick Davila

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Mariners optioned RHP Nick Davila to Triple-A Tacoma.

With Carlos Vargas set to join the Mariners’ bullpen on Friday, someone needed to get sent out to create a spot and unfortunately Davila drew the short straw this time. The 27-year-old righty holds a 4.10 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and a 13/11 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings in 23 appearances with the M’s this season.
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Carlos Vargas

SEA Relief Pitcher #54
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Mariners activated RHP Carlos Vargas from the 60-day injured list.

The 26-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since spring training due to a right lat strain and is finally ready to contribute to the Mariners’ bullpen. Nick Davila was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move to clear a spot on the club’s active roster.
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Jake Mangum

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Jake Mangum is not in the Pirates’ starting lineup for Friday night’s contest against the Dodgers.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine night off for the 30-year-old outfielder. Bryan Reynolds will cover left field in his place while Brandon Lowe functions as the team’s designated hitter against Dodgers’ right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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Jacob Misiorowski

MIL Starting Pitcher #32
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Jacob Misiorowski shut out the Braves for six innings in the Brewers’ 2-1 win Friday.

Misiorowski didn’t have his absolute best stuff today, averaging a mere 100.1 mph with his fastball, and recorded just six strikeouts for the second straight start. Still, he moved to 13-5 with a 1.68 ERA with his seventh scoreless start of the year. Unless the Brewers adjust their six-man rotation and move him up to Thursday against the Mets, he’ll face the Rangers at home next Friday.
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Trevor Megill

MIL Relief Pitcher #29
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Trevor Megill pitched a scoreless ninth Friday against the Braves for his 24th save.

Megill’s nine-appearance hitless streak was snapped today with Mike Yastrzemski’s two-out single, but he followed that with a strikeout of Ronald Acuña Jr. to end the game. He’ll probably need Saturday off after working the last two days, potentially opening up a save chance for Aaron Ashby.
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Chris Sale

ATL Starting Pitcher #51
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Chris Sale lost to the Brewers after allowing two runs in six innings on Friday.

It’s the second straight outing in which Sale has gotten zero run support, and the left-hander fell to 0-3 in August despite turning in quality starts each time out. He’ll take a 12-9 record and a 2.20 ERA into his next turn at home against the Rockies.
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