This Week
September 16–22, 2026. Jeff Hoffman picked up his first save as a Twin, closing out a 3-2 win over San Francisco on Sep 22, while Walker Buehler (6.2 IP, win) and Ranger Suárez (5.2 IP, 5 K) both turned in strong starts for playoff-bound rotations. J.P. Crawford kept hitting through a big September for Seattle, capped by a diving catch that robbed Alex Bregman of a hit. Several minor-league seasons wrapped up this week — Jace LaViolette homered in Akron's finale and Kaeden Kent went deep before Richmond was swept out of the Eastern League playoffs — and Zach Eflin's Tommy John rehab was reported "on schedule" for a 2027 return.
Players
Seranthony Domínguez — Mariners — P
This week: Active in Seattle's bullpen; conflicting reports of his appearances and results this week could not be fully reconciled. · Stats: Not confirmed for this window; entered the year 4-3 with 12 saves and a 4.10 ERA in 42 games for the White Sox before the trade. · Highlights: None confirmed. · News: Traded from the White Sox to Seattle Aug 1 (with Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith, for Luis Castillo). Roster sheet still lists him with Chicago.
Austin Hays — Padres — OF
This week: Active in a part-time role on San Diego's bench; a full week box score could not be confirmed. · Stats: Not available for this window. · Highlights: None confirmed. · News: Designated for assignment and released by the White Sox Aug 5–7, then signed a major-league deal with San Diego Aug 9, debuting with a pinch-hit two-run homer. Roster sheet still lists him with Chicago.
Rhys Hoskins — Guardians — 1B
This week: No games. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Remains on the 10-day injured list (lower back inflammation) since Aug 19 — over a month now. He has begun a swing-progression program and Cleveland hopes to have him ready for a playoff push, but no activation or rehab game has been confirmed through this week.
Mickey Moniak — Rockies — OF
This week: Bookended a quiet stretch with two productive games. · Stats: 1-for-5 with a triple Sep 19 vs. Seattle; 1-for-3 with a leadoff solo homer Sep 22 vs. Arizona. Season: 23 HR, 65 RBI, .242/.282/.489. · Highlights: Leadoff solo homer Sep 22. · News: Active, no roster moves. Signed a two-year, $16.25M extension with Colorado in early August.
Matt Strahm — Free agent — P
This week: Did not pitch. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Designated for assignment by Kansas City Aug 4 and released Aug 9; underwent season-ending surgery on his right knee in mid-September, with a return targeted for the start of 2027. Roster sheet still lists him with the Royals.
Jordan Romano — Rockies — P
This week: A rough outing in a struggling bullpen. · Stats: Sep 19 — 1 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 K, loss, after allowing a leadoff homer that tied a game Colorado went on to lose. · Highlights: None. · News: Now with Colorado — designated for assignment and released by the Angels in late April, signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies in May, and had his contract selected July 4. Has remained the closer despite recent struggles (a run allowed in 3 of his last 7 September outings) amid a rough stretch for the club. Roster sheet still lists him with the Angels.
Mick Abel — Twins — P
This week: Did not pitch. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Out for the season after a second arthroscopic elbow procedure, following a setback in a rehab bullpen session; no change in status this week.
Kody Clemens — Twins — INF/OF
This week: A quiet week for a player having a career year. · Stats: Out of the lineup Sep 20 vs. the Angels (lefty-pitching matchup); no other box score confirmed for this window. Season: 25 HR through early September, including a stretch of 4 HR in 11 games. · Highlights: None confirmed this week. · News: Active, no roster moves.
Nick Pivetta — Padres — P
This week: A strong turn in the rotation. · Stats: 1 GS, 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K, win (Sep 18 vs. Miami). · Highlights: Second win in three starts since returning from the injured list. · News: Being lined up to face the Dodgers next, with reporting suggesting he could start Game 2 of a Wild Card series for a Padres team closing in on a playoff berth. His 130-plus day IL stint already converted his 2027 player option into a $14M Padres team option.
Walker Buehler — Padres — P
This week: His best start of the stretch. · Stats: 1 GS, 6.2 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K, win (Sep 20 vs. Miami), improving to 9-6 on the season. · Highlights: Season-best outing after a rough four-start stretch. · News: Active, no roster moves.
Nick Castellanos — Free agent — OF
This week: No games. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Designated for assignment by San Diego June 3 and released after clearing waivers; remains unsigned as of this week. Roster sheet still lists him with the Padres.
Harrison Bader — Giants — OF
This week: No games. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Remains out for the season (plantar fasciitis aggravated by a scooter accident); no new update this week.
Andrew McCutchen — Free agent — OF/DH
This week: No games. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Released by the Braves organization in early August after a brief Triple-A stint; some reporting has floated retirement, but no formal announcement has been confirmed as of this week, and he remains unsigned. Roster sheet still lists him with the Rangers.
Jeff Hoffman — Twins — P
This week: A big week out of the bullpen. · Stats: Pitched Sep 16 and Sep 17, then earned a save Sep 22 — 1 IP, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 K in a 3-2 win over San Francisco. · Highlights: First save as a Twin, his sixth of the season overall. · News: Continues pitching high-leverage relief for Minnesota's stretch run; hasn't allowed an earned run in 5 of his last 6 September appearances (1.64 ERA in the month).
J.P. Crawford — Mariners — SS
This week: One of the roster's best weeks. · Stats: Hitting .295 (23-for-78) in September through Sep 22, with 10 R, 4 2B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 8 BB and an .822 OPS. · Highlights: A full-extension diving catch robbing Alex Bregman of a hit at shortstop, Sep 22 vs. Houston. · News: Active, no roster moves; heading toward free agency this offseason with no extension talks reported yet.
Zach Eflin — Orioles — P
This week: Did not pitch, but a positive update. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Remains out for the season following Tommy John surgery in April; a Sep 22 update described his recovery as "on schedule, if not a little further along," with a throwing program expected to begin within one to two weeks. Standard timelines point to an April 2027 return, and his $25M mutual option for 2027 is considered unlikely to be exercised.
Ranger Suárez — Red Sox — P
This week: Another strong turn. · Stats: 1 GS, 5.2 IP, 1 R, 5 K (Sep 18 vs. Tampa Bay). Season: 7-4, 3.33 ERA, 130 K in his first year in Boston. · Highlights: Five strikeouts across five and two-thirds innings Sep 18. · News: Being lined up for Boston's Wild Card rotation.
Scott Kingery — Free agent — INF
This week: No games. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Released by the Cubs July 19 after an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa; remains unsigned. Roster sheet still lists him with the Cubs.
Braden Montgomery — White Sox — OF
This week: A continued rough stretch with reduced playing time. · Stats: Out of the lineup Sep 16 at Cleveland — his second straight game and third of his last four, both against lefties; September OPS around .495. Season through mid-September: .210 AVG, 6 HR, 37 RBI. · Highlights: None this week. · News: Still Chicago's primary right fielder since a June 9 call-up (a walk-off two-run homer in his debut), but has not been optioned despite the slump. Roster sheet lists no team for him.
Jace LaViolette — Akron (Double-A, Guardians) — OF
This week: Finished his first full pro season on a high note. · Stats: Homered in Akron's regular-season finale, a win over Altoona, which fell in or right at the start of this window. Combined 2026 line across High-A Lake County and Double-A Akron: roughly 27 home runs. · Highlights: Season-ending home run. · News: Minor-league season is over; no promotion to Triple-A or the majors. Roster sheet has no team listed for him.
Kaeden Kent — Richmond (Double-A, Giants) — INF
This week: A season-ending playoff run. · Stats: Promoted from High-A Eugene to Double-A Richmond Sep 15 for the Eastern League playoffs; went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Game 2 of a division series Sep 17. · Highlights: Three-run homer in his first game at Richmond's CarMax Park. · News: Richmond was swept 0-2 by Erie and eliminated Sep 17, ending Kent's season; he is expected to head to the Arizona Fall League. Traded from the Yankees to the Giants at the deadline. Roster sheet has no team listed for him.
Ryan Prager — Lynchburg (Low-A, Guardians) — P
This week: Likely inactive as the Carolina League season wraps up. · Stats: No appearances confirmed this week; the Low-A season typically closes in early-to-mid September, so his year is probably already over. · Highlights: None confirmed this week. · News: Was cited in early August as one of the league's top swing-and-miss arms; no promotion or transaction news found. Roster sheet has no team listed for him.
Camden Lohman — Mets — P
This week: No appearances. · Stats: Inactive. · Highlights: None. · News: Remains on the Mets' organizational Development List, where he was transferred Sep 4 from Low-A St. Lucie; no update on his status or the reason for the assignment has surfaced since.
Andrew Painter — Phillies — P
This week: A tough outing in Queens. · Stats: 1 GS, 5.1 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K, loss (Sep 19 at the Mets), dropping his record to 3-10. · Highlights: Seven strikeouts despite the loss. · News: Reporting indicates he is not expected to be part of Philadelphia's Wild Card rotation, though he has said he's fine pitching in relief if needed; his final scheduled regular-season start comes after this window. Roster sheet has no team listed for him.
Jordan Lawlar — Diamondbacks — OF/SS
This week: Playing time built back up after a slow start. · Stats: Out of the lineup Sep 16 after a four-strikeout game the day before; batted cleanup in center field Sep 20; went 1-for-4 with a double Sep 22 in a 7-2 win over Colorado. Since returning from a hamstring injury Aug 17: 9-for-35 (.257), 3 HR, 6 RBI over his first 12 games back. · Highlights: RBI double Sep 22. · News: Active on Arizona's big-league roster, no new moves. Roster sheet has no team listed for him.
Quick Summary
| Player | Team | Role | Key stats | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hoffman | Twins | Pitcher | 1 IP, save (9/22) | Healthy |
| J.P. Crawford | Mariners | Hitter | .295, .822 OPS in Sept | Healthy |
| Walker Buehler | Padres | Pitcher | 6.2 IP, 3 ER, 6 K, W | Healthy |
| Ranger Suárez | Red Sox | Pitcher | 5.2 IP, 1 R, 5 K | Healthy |
| Nick Pivetta | Padres | Pitcher | 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, W | Healthy |
| Mickey Moniak | Rockies | Hitter | Triple, HR (9/19, 9/22) | Healthy |
| Jordan Lawlar | Diamondbacks | Hitter | 1-for-4, 2B (9/22) | Healthy |
| Kaeden Kent | Richmond (AA) | Hitter | 3-run HR (9/17), eliminated | Healthy |
| Jace LaViolette | Akron (AA) | Hitter | HR in finale, season over | Healthy |
| Kody Clemens | Twins | Hitter | Out of lineup vs. LHP | Healthy |
| Seranthony Domínguez | Mariners | Pitcher | Active, results unconfirmed | Healthy |
| Austin Hays | Padres | Hitter | Active, no data confirmed | Healthy |
| Andrew Painter | Phillies | Pitcher | 5.1 IP, 4 ER, 7 K, L | Healthy |
| Ryan Prager | Lynchburg (A) | Pitcher | Likely season over | Healthy |
| Jordan Romano | Rockies | Pitcher | 1 IP, 1 ER, loss (9/19) | Issue |
| Braden Montgomery | White Sox | Hitter | .495 OPS in Sept, benched | Issue |
| Camden Lohman | Mets | Pitcher | On Development List | Issue |
| Rhys Hoskins | Guardians | Hitter | Did not play | IL/Out |
| Harrison Bader | Giants | Hitter | Did not play | IL/Out |
| Zach Eflin | Orioles | Pitcher | Rehab "on schedule" | IL/Out |
| Mick Abel | Twins | Pitcher | Did not pitch | IL/Out |
| Matt Strahm | Free agent | Pitcher | Season-ending knee surgery | IL/Out |
| Nick Castellanos | Free agent | Hitter | Did not play | IL/Out |
| Andrew McCutchen | Free agent | Hitter | Did not play | IL/Out |
| Scott Kingery | Free agent | Hitter | Did not play | IL/Out |
Team assignments reflect current roster status confirmed this week, which differs from the roster sheet for several players (noted in each player's News line). WebFetch access to several primary stat and box-score sites was blocked this run, so a number of week-specific stat lines could not be independently verified; those are noted as unconfirmed rather than guessed.