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Reed Garrett RP | NYM
Mets' Reed Garrett: Expected to be ready for spring
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.
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Mason Montgomery RP | PIT
Pirates' Mason Montgomery: Rebounds for 18th save
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.
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Jack Dreyer RP | LAD
Dodgers' Jack Dreyer: Fans two as opener
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).
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Carson Seymour RP | SF
Giants' Carson Seymour: Effective as opener
Seymour threw a clean first inning Sunday against the Dodgers, striking out one. He didn't factor into the decision.
The Giants went with a bullpen game in the season finale, deploying 10 arms in total, and Seymour did his part as the opener. The right-hander yielded mixed results with San Francisco in 2026, so he could begin next season in the minor leagues for more seasoning. Through 31.2 big-league frames, he posted a 4.55 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 23:16 K:BB with eight holds plus one save (four chances).
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Erik Tolman RP | WAS
Nationals' Erik Tolman: Grabs fifth save
Tolman earned the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Mets, allowing a walk and no hits while striking out two over 1.1 innings.
Tolman quickly worked his way into a high-leverage role in Washington, after making his MLB debut in late August. He'll finish the year with five saves, a 2.93 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 15.1 innings. The left-handed Holman will likely be in the mix for a late-inning role again with the Nats in 2027.
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Blake Treinen RP | LAD
Dodgers' Blake Treinen: Officially placed on IL
The Dodgers placed Treinen (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Treinen injured his right shoulder while warming up in the bullpen during Saturday's game against the Giants. Per Fabian, the Dodgers suspect that Treinen suffered a capsule injury, and the right-hander will undergo an MRI on Monday to get more clarity on the matter. Bobby Miller was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
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Gavin Hollowell RP | CHC
Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Sent down to minors
The Cubs optioned Hollowell to the Arizona Complex League on Sunday.
The move corresponds with Braxton Garrett being recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Hollowell was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday and recorded one out while issuing one walk against the Red Sox on the same day. He has a 2.45 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 14.2 innings this season.
