PLAYING TIME: Hudson returning to ATL; Schierholtz gaining time in SF

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Hudson ready to join Atlanta rotation

Tim Hudson (RHP, ATL) was solid in his final rehab start at AAA Gwinnett on Tuesday, allowing one run, with four strikeouts and two walks in 5.2 IP. He is scheduled to join the Atlanta rotation on Sunday versus the light-hitting Pirates after working his way back from November surgery for a herniated disk.

Last season was Hudson's second full season since 2009 Tommy John surgery, and he produced his best Dom (6.6), Cmd (2.8), and xERA (3.24) in a decade, while pitching 215 innings.  He has adapted well to the aging process.  Since his TJ surgery, he has relied far more on his sinker than previously, and has thus been able to maintain his nearly 60% ground ball rate.  We are...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Daulton Varsho and Willson Contreras will miss the remainder of the regular season. Luis Arraez may be in the same boat. All covered in our final 2026 edition of Playing Time Today...
Sep 25 2026 7:23am
Shohei Ohtani makes it back for LA, as they option out top prospect De Paula. Plus season-sending injuries to Samuel Basallo, Cristian Javier and Brice Matthews.
Sep 24 2026 8:29am
Ceddanne Rafaela will use this week to get into playoff shape; Jazz Chisholm as well. Plus Devin Williams returns; will he get a saves shot in NY?
Sep 23 2026 9:15am
Alex Bregman will miss the final week but try to return for the playoffs; Tigers shut down Melton and Keith; injury parade continues in San Francisco...
Sep 22 2026 8:14am
Trey Yesavage will rejoin the Rays rotation; Quantrill exits in Texas, some bullpen shakeup in Philadelphia, and more.
Sep 21 2026 8:28am

Tools