SEPTEMBER 7, 2023•MLB.COM
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023•BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Mason Miller - Impresses out of the penMiller threw two perfect innings while striking out three in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Toronto.
ImpactMiller looked dominant in his return from a four-month IL stint, striking out three Blue Jays while his fastball topped out at 102 MPH. While Miller's value will be limited pitching out of the pen, he certainly has the stuff to succeed in a high-leverage role. Overall, the rookie right-hander sports a 3.09 ERA with a 0.90 WHIP and 25:7 K:BB across 23.1 innings in the majors this season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
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Trevor May - Locks down 18th saveMay recorded his 18th save in the Athletics' win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing one hit during a scoreless ninth inning.
ImpactMay made relatively quick work of the pinch-hitting Spencer Horwitz and Daulton Varsho after allowing a leadoff single to Santiago Espinal, throwing 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes along the way. The veteran right-hander has a win and six saves in his last seven appearances, and he's lowered his ERA from 4.78 to 3.89 since an Aug. 13 stumble against the Nationals when he allowed five runs (three earned) over just two-thirds of an inning.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Esteury Ruiz - Swipes two more bases WednesdayRuiz went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
ImpactAs is often the case, Ruiz didn't remain still for long after getting aboard via a fifth-inning single, pilfering second and third base during the Athletics' next two plate appearances. While he was ultimately stranded 90 feet away from scoring his 43rd run of the season, Ruiz is now just two more swipes away from reaching the vaunted 60-steal mark on the season and has recorded two stolen bases in four of his last 10 games alone.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Carlos Pérez - Squares up for sixth homerPerez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
ImpactPerez connected off Hyun Jin Ru for a 410-foot shot to left field with Ryan Noda aboard in the fourth to erase a 1-0 deficit. The round tripper marked Perez's first time leaving the yard since June 30 and also established a new career high for the veteran. Perez should continue seeing semi-regular playing time over the final weeks of the season while filling in at catcher, first base and designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
