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Kelly will be placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with back spasms, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Kelly has made three straight scoreless appearances in a multi-inning relief role for the Guardians, but he'll be sidelined until at least the end of August. James Karinchak is expected to be brought up from Triple-A Columbus to fill the bullpen vacancy in Cleveland.

Karinchak is expected to be recalled Friday from Triple-A Columbus, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Karinchak has struggled to a 5.12 ERA in 19.1 innings at the Triple-A level since the Guardians demoted him in early June, but he's needed as a replacement for Michael Kelly (back), who will head to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Curry will not start Thursday against the Tigers after the game was postponed due to rain.

There are storms passing through Cleveland, so Thursday's game has been moved into a traditional doubleheader Friday at Progressive Field. Curry is lined up to start the second half of the twin bill, with Gavin Williams handling the early tilt.

Norris was designated for assignment Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Norris had a 4.15 ERA and 1.62 WHIP since being called up July 24. Tim Herrin was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

Herrin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Herrin has been in Triple-A since he gave up three runs in his last major-league appearance July 23. He has a 5.55 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 24.1 innings this year for the big club.

Kittredge (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Kittredge has finally completed the long road back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in June of 2022. The right-handed reliever's numbers during his rehab assignment weren't great, as he held a 5.40 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with a 9:3 K:BB over 13.1 innings. That means he'll likely be eased back into high-leverage spots, although his track record suggests he's certainly capable of being a big asset for the Rays' bullpen eventually if he can knock off the rust and regain his pre-surgery form.

Bazardo was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Bazardo was acquired from the Orioles earlier this month and will be making his debut for the Mariners when he gets into a game. The 27-year-old allowed four runs over 2.1 innings in three appearances for Baltimore earlier this season.

Seattle optioned Ryan to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Ryan made only one appearance during his nine-day stay in the Mariners' bullpen, though it was a scoreless frame in which he struck out two of the four batters he faced. The 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.54 ERA and 40:15 K:BB in 40.2 innings this season at Triple-A.

Kansas City recalled Kowar from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Kowar returns to the Royals as a fresh bullpen arm ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Mariners. The 26-year-old right-hander has allowed 12 runs -- eight earned -- in 11.2 innings of work this season at the MLB level.

McArthur was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

McArthur served as an opener for the Royals in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners, allowing three runs over his inning of work. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.