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Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Selby underwent right shoulder surgery Tuesday to repair his labrum and rotator cuff, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.

Selby has been shelved for the entire 2026 and opted for surgery following multiple opinions. The procedure will knock Selby out for the remainder of this season, and he's expected to get a late start to next season, as well.

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Bautista (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Bautista is coming back from right labrum and rotator cuff surgery. The Orioles have not ruled out a late-season return for the reliever, and progressing to facing hitters in early August seemingly gives him a chance to make it back this year. More clarity on Bautista's timeline should arise in the coming weeks.

The Rangers recalled Curvelo from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Curvelo will return to the big-league club for the first time since June 13. With Round Rock, the 25-year-old has posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 24:16 K:BB through 22.2 innings this season. Texas optioned Winston Santos to Triple-A to free up space for Curvelo on the active roster.

The Rangers optioned Santos to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Santos' stint with the big club lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. He could join the rotation at Round Rock.

The Rangers designated Gonzales for assignment Friday.

Gonzales permitted a total of one run in a pair of three-inning relief outings for the Rangers, but he's nonetheless being jettisoned to waivers. The southpaw would have the ability to elect free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

The Blue Jays activated Fisher from the bereavement list Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Fisher was away for the series against the Nationals earlier this week but is back in time for the start of a homestand Friday. He's logged a 4.15 ERA and 52:26 K:BB over 52 frames for Toronto in 2026.

The Blue Jays optioned Macko to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Macko gave up 10 runs in 7.1 innings out of the Blue Jays' bullpen this month to earn a trip back to the minors. His spot in the bullpen is being taken by Braydon Fisher, who is back from the bereavement list.

The Rays recalled Cook from Triple-A Durham Friday.

He'll fill the roster spot vacated by the injured Shane McClanahan (back). Cook has posted a 3.78 ERA and 37:12 K:BB over 33.1 innings with Durham this season. He was added to the 40-man roster last offseason and will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

The Twins transferred Sands (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

A move was required to free space on the 40-man roster for the addition of A.J. Minter. Sands is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his right elbow and is out for the rest of the season.

Strahm (3-4) blew the save and took the loss Thursday against the Twins. He allowed a walk-off grand slam to the lone batter he faced and was charged with one earned run.

Taking over for Lucas Erceg, Strahm entered with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning for a lefty-lefty matchup against Kody Clemens, but he wasn't able to get the job done. It was another tough appearance for Strahm, who has struggled to a 12.38 ERA and 2.13 WHIP across 11 appearances spanning eight innings in July. Overall, the veteran hurler owns a 7.27 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 34.2 innings in what has been a season to forget.