MLB Teams Add Multiple Players as September Rosters Expand

As MLB rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players on September 1, the Milwaukee Brewers added shortstop Joey Ortiz and reliever Craig Yoho to bolster their lineup during a crucial playoff push. Ortiz, returning from a hamstring injury, had been performing strongly before his absence, hitting .343 with seven doubles and 12 RBIs in August, which bodes well for the Brewers who lead the National League Central and hold the best MLB record at 85-53. Yoho, despite struggling with an 8.22 ERA in limited major league action this season, has shown dominance in Triple-A with a 1.04 ERA and is viewed as a key bullpen asset amid injuries to other relievers. Similarly, the Dodgers activated infielder Hyeseong Kim and pitcher Michael Kopech from injury rehab assignments, while the Orioles added right-handed pitcher Albert Suárez and catcher Maverick Handley to their expanded rosters as they manage injuries and roster compliance. These roster moves across multiple teams reflect strategic efforts to deepen lineups and pitching staffs as MLB teams prepare for the final month of the regular season and the upcoming postseason.