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Dylan Dodd

ATL Starting Pitcher #46

Braves recalled LHP Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Dodd will take the ball for Game 162 as the Braves look to give the injury-riddled pitching staff extended rest before the postseason begins. The 25-year-old southpaw has been on the struggle bus all season, posting a 5.91 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 74 2/3 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett and a 7.62 ERA and 1.94 WHIP across 28 1/3 innings with the big league clubs. He isn’t considered a streaming option for fantasy managers in leagues with daily moves.
Jackson Stephens

ATL Relief Pitcher #53

Braves placed RHP Jackson Stephens on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

The 30-year-old posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 11/5 K/BB ratio across 12 innings (five appearances) since he was promoted to the majors in early September. Lefty Dylan Dodd will take his place on the active roster.
Dane Dunning

TEX Starting Pitcher #33

Dane Dunning will start Sunday’s finale as the Rangers look to clinch the AL West division.

Dunning will make the start on just three days rest as Texas hold just a one game lead over the Astros for the AL West crown. The 28-year-old was brilliant in his start against the Angels on Wednesday, tossing seven shutout innings against the Angels. He threw 87 pitches in that outing, so it is unclear how long the Rangers will let him go on Sunday.
Ha-Seong Kim

SD Second Baseman #7

Ha-Seong Kim went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases as the Padres defeated the White Sox 6-1 on Saturday.

Kim not only snapped a 0-17 skid, but he also swiped third base twice and collected his 23rd double of the season. Kim missed time earlier this month with an abdominal issue, which could have been the reason for the late-season skid. All in all, the 27-year-old had a breakout campaign, hitting .262/.354/.401 with 17 homers, 38 stolen bases, and 84 runs scored over 621 plate appearances.
Esteury Ruiz

OAK Center Fielder #1

Esteury Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a stolen base as the Athletics defeated the Angels 7-3 on Saturday.

The 24-year-old speedster swiped his 66th base on Saturday out of 128 opportunities, giving him a 51 percent rate, which is by far the best in the league. To put that in perspective, Ronald Acuña Jr. only attempted a stolen base in 21 percent of the opportunities he had. On the season, Ruiz is hitting .254/.308/.346 with five homers and 46 RBI across 492 plate appearances.
Dylan Dodd

ATL Starting Pitcher #46

Dylan Dodd is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Sunday’s game against the Nationals.

Dodd last appeared in the majors on September 9 against the Pirates, a game where he allowed four runs on seven hits across four innings of work. With just one game left and the top-seeded Braves having nothing to play for on Sunday, the 25-year-old will be asked to eat as many innings as possible before the postseason begins.
Colton Cowser

BAL Center Fielder #17

Orioles OF prospect Colton Cowser drilled a 455-foot grand slam to lead Triple-A Norfolk to a Triple-A National Championship on Saturday.

Triple-A Norfolk was down by a run in the seventh inning when Cowser stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. He smacked the ball 455 feet the other way and helped lead the Tides to defeat the Oklahoma City Dodgers for the Triple-A Championship crown. The former first-round pick has spent time in the majors this summer, but with the Orioles in contention for the playoffs, he was optioned back to Triple-A in early September. The 23-year-old should be in the mix to make the major league team this spring.
Drew Smyly

CHC Starting Pitcher #11

Drew Smyly will take the ball for Sunday’s finale against the Brewers.

It will be Smyly, not Justin Steele, who will start Sunday’s regular-season finale after the Cubs were eliminated from postseason contention Saturday night. The 34-year-old left-hander will likely work a few innings before handing the ball off to the bullpen. Since moving to the bullpen, Smyly has posted a 1.53 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 13 appearances.
Raisel Iglesias

ATL Relief Pitcher #26

Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth for his 33rd save Saturday against the Nationals.

Iglesias was called to protect a two-run lead in the ninth, and he needed just 14 pitches to get the job done. He allowed one hit and struck out one batter en route to his 33rd save of the season. The 33-year-old has a 2.75 ERA and 1.19 WHIP and has converted 33 of his 37 save opportunities this season.
Clay Holmes

NYY Relief Pitcher #35

Clay Holmes fired a scoreless ninth inning in a 5-2 win over the Royals on Saturday to secure his 24th save of the season.

Holmes was called upon to protect a three-run lead and needed just 12 pitches to get three outs. The 30-year-old also struck out two and has only given up one run in his 12 appearances in September. On the season, Holmes has a 2.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP while converting 24 out of his 27 save opportunities across 63 innings.

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