MLB Player News

Peguero (hamstring) has expanded his flat-ground throwing to 105 feet and is schedule to throw live batting practice sessions by late October, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Peguero missed much of the 2026 season with a recurring left hamstring strain, with his last appearance coming in mid-August. However, the reliever appears set for a normal offseason before competing for a bullpen job with the Giants in 2027.

Gage (elbow) has been fully cleared and will have a normal offseason, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Gage had to be pulled off his rehab assignment Sept. 1 due to renewed discomfort in his left elbow, but he's recovered well since then and heads into the offseason sans limitations. The southpaw held a 5.60 ERA and 22:17 K:BB over 27.1 frames this season.

Thielbar is not on the Cubs' roster for their NL Wild Card Series against the Padres, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thielbar carried a 60:18 K:BB over 50 regular-season innings, but he also had a 4.86 ERA and served up a whopping 11 home runs. The lefty could be under consideration for the NLDS roster, should the Cubs advance.

Zuber (elbow) is slated to visit Dr. Keith Meister, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.

Zuber was diagnosed with a right elbow sprain in mid-September, and he'll be examined soon in hopes of gaining further clarity. UCL surgery is a possibility with this type of injury, but it's uncertain at this point whether an operation is likely.

Atlanta designated Vanasco for assignment Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.

The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster. Vanasco -- who was claimed off waivers by Atlanta in late August -- has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) over 10.1 career innings in the majors.

Atlanta designated Hernandez for assignment Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.

The club needed to free 40-man roster spots for the additions of Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams. Hernandez is a safe bet to clear waivers and become a free agent.

Raley is not on the Phillies' wild-card serie roster against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Raley posted a 7.94 ERA and 11:5 K:BB over 11.1 innings after being acquired by the Phillies at the trade deadline. Philadelphia will carry Jose Alvarado and Tanner Banks as their left-handed relievers over Raley.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that he expects Garrett (elbow) to be a full participant in spring training, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Garrett underwent UCL reconstruction surgery last October. It's unclear how far along the veteran reliever is in his throwing program, but the expectation is that he'll be ready to roll for spring training. Assuming health, Garrett will likely be a high-leverage reliever for the Mets in 2027. He's logged a 4.10 ERA with 163 strikeouts over 129.2 innings during his time with New York.

Montgomery earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tigers, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Montgomery was called on one night after blowing a save and closed the door on 14 pitches. It was a strong end to a stellar second half in which he went 17-for-18 in save chances with a 1.42 ERA over 32 appearances. Overall, the southpaw enjoyed a breakout campaign, posting a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 105:26 K:BB across 68.2 innings while tallying nine holds and 18 saves.

Dreyer didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Giants, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in two innings. He struck out two.

Auditioning for a spot on the Dodgers' playoff roster, Dreyer surrendered a run in the first inning Sunday as the opener. The left-hander was pretty reliable for Los Angeles in 2026, but it may depend upon how many pitchers Los Angeles carries into the National League Division Series as to whether or not he makes the cut. He ends the regular season with a 3.20 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 73:23 K:BB in 64.2 innings, collecting 11 holds plus two saves (five opportunities).