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  • David Bednar silences Reds to notch 15th save
    David Bednar tossed a perfect frame on Monday against the Reds to record his 15th save of the season.

    Advice: Bednar was summoned to protect a three-run lead in the final frame and required just 11 pitches (eight strikes) to spin a flawless frame. It was a nice rebound effort for the 29-year-old stopper after giving up solo homers in each of his previous two appearances. He’s converted 15 of his 18 save opportunities on the year. Rotoworld Monday, 7:00 pm
     
  • Undergoes internal brace procedure
    Wells (elbow) underwent a UCL revision and internal brace augmentation surgery Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Wells avoided the second Tommy John surgery of his career, after he previously had the procedure in May 2019. However, while the internal brace procedure typically entails a shorter recovery timeline than Tommy John surgery, Wells will still miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign, and likely a few months of the 2025 season. Rotowire.com Monday, 2:05 pm
     
  • Tyler Wells undergoes season-ending elbow surgery
    Tyler Wells had successful right elbow revision ulnar collateral ligament surgery with UCL repair and internal brace augmentation on Monday.

    Advice: The internal brace gives him a better chance of returning next summer, but a 2026 return still might be the most likely scenario here. The Orioles figure to pay the $2 million or so necessary to keep him around next year in the hopes that it will pay off down the road. Rotoworld Monday, 1:57 pm
     
  • Earns first MLB call-up
    The Dodgers selected Petersen's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

    Advice: The 30-year-old right-hander will reach the big leagues for the first time during a professional career that began in 2015. He earned his way to Los Angeles by delivering a 1.61 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 31:6 K:BB in 22.1 innings. The Dodgers are likely to deploy Petersen in lower-leverage spots initially. Rotowire.com Sunday, 12:34 pm
     
  • Dodgers select contract of RHP Michael Petersen
    Dodgers selected the contract of RHP Michael Petersen.

    Advice: Petersen is up as a bullpen arm to replace Michael Grove, with Grove now on the injured list due to a lat strain. If when he appears in a game, the 30-year-old will be making his MLB debut. Petersen can get his fastball in the high 90s and has the ability to miss bats, but he isn’t likely to pitch in a role that provides fantasy-relevance. Rotoworld Sunday, 12:09 pm
     
  • Recalled from Triple-A
    The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Thompson will provide a fresh arm for a bullpen that was needed to cover 7.1 innings Friday. He holds a 4.97 ERA and 19:6 K:BB over 12.2 relief innings during his time with the Cubs this season. Rotowire.com Saturday, 10:38 am
     
  • Cubs recall Keegan Thompson from Triple-A
    Cubs recalled RHP Keegan Thompson from Triple-A

    Advice: Thompson posted a serviceable 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 19/6 K/BB ratio across 12 2/3 innings (nine appearances) earlier this season for the Cubs. The 29-year-old righty provides Chicago’s bullpen with some extra long relief depth moving forward. Rotoworld Saturday, 10:31 am
     
  • Serves up homer
    Bednar allowed one earned run on one hit while striking out one Friday against the Rockies.

    Advice: Bednar was called upon to preserve a 5-1 lead in the ninth inning. He retired the first two batters he faced without issue but then served up a solo home run to Charlie Blackmon. Bednar has now given up a home run in consecutive appearances, though the Pirates still won on both occasions. Rotowire.com Saturday, 7:09 am
     
  • Hunter Greene goes five in win over Brewers
    Hunter Greene threw five innings of two-run ball against the Brewers on Friday.

    Advice: Greene sported some of his best velocity of the year tonight, but he walked five and gave up a homer to William Contreras, leading to the early exit. He got the win anyway, moving him to 5-2 with a 3.61 ERA on the season. He really should be even better than this, but he needs to cut back on the walks some. Rotoworld Friday, 10:24 pm