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The Blue Jays recalled Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Dallas has been pitching exclusively in relief lately, logging a 2.65 ERA and 21:8 K:BB over 17 innings over his last 12 appearances (11 with Buffalo, one with Toronto). He'll be available for multiple innings out of the bullpen Monday versus the Orioles, and there's a good chance he'll be needed since starter Trey Yesavage (knee) will make an abbreviated start in his return from the IL.

The Blue Jays designated Mantiply for assignment Monday.

Mantiply has a minor-league option remaining, but Toronto opted to drop him from the 40-man roster entirely to open up a spot on the active roster for right-hander Trey Yesavage (knee), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Monday in Baltimore. Over 25 appearances out of the Toronto bullpen this season, Mantiply submitted a 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB in 27 innings while notching two wins and one hold.

The Blue Jays optioned Arrighetti to their spring training complex Monday.

Unless the Blue Jays deactivate another player due to an injury or personal circumstance during the final week of the regular season, Arrighetti's 2026 campaign has likely come to an end. After being acquired from the Astros at the trade deadline, the right-hander was ineffective over his seven appearances (two starts) for the Blue Jays, pitching to a 6.35 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 19:14 K:BB in 22.2 innings. Arrighetti will have to battle for a spot in the Toronto rotation next spring.

Bautista struck out two while allowing one run on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning Sunday against the Brewers.

Bautista made his first appearance for the Orioles in over a year after completing his rehab from 2025 shoulder surgery. The hard-throwing right-hander topped out at 98.1 mph on his sinker, an encouraging sign in spite of a shaky season debut. Bautista could see some high-leverage work in the final week of the campaign, but the focus for him is likely to simply finish the year healthy with an eye toward reclaiming the closer position in 2027.

Bazardo picked up the save Sunday against the Rockies. He allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two over two-thirds of a scoreless inning.

With Andres Munoz (knee) forced to exit early, Bazardo stepped in and recorded the final two outs to secure the victory for the Mariners. It marked the right-hander's first career save across six big-league seasons. In 2026, Bazardo owns a 3.94 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 66:23 K:BB with 26 holds over 64 innings.

Perkins (3-12) took the loss against the Guardians on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings.

Perkins allowed just one run in the fourth inning but was outdueled by Gavin Williams. The 26-year-old Perkins threw 54 of 80 pitches for strikes with nine whiffs, and he's now delivered quality starts in back-to-back outings for the first time this season. He owns a 5.90 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 131:48 K:BB across 116 innings as both a reliever and starter this season and will make his final start of the campaign at home against the Astros next weekend.

Arrighetti (9-9) notched the win Sunday against Texas, striking out two while allowing two runs on two hits and two walks in 2.1 innings of relief.

Arrighetti was not nearly as effective as opener Spencer Miles, who fired three shutout innings, but Toronto provided enough run support to get Arrighetti credited with the win. The right-hander has now operated as a long reliever in five of his seven outings for the Blue Jays, but he's yet to cover at least five frames since coming over from Houston. He has a 6.35 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 19:14 K:BB over 22.2 innings for his new team, and it remains to be seen how he'll next be deployed once Trey Yesavage (knee) is reinstated from the injured list.

Munoz (knee) will undergo imaging to diagnose his injury Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Munoz tweaked his right knee on the final pitch of a one-out walk to TJ Rumfield in the bottom of the ninth inning, and he was unable to remain in the game. The 27-year-old's status for the remainder of the regular season is now in question.

Smith earned the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Athletics, allowing one hit and no walks with three strikeouts over 1.1 innings.

Smith was tasked with preserving a team shutout with two outs in the eighth inning and was able to complete the four-out save on 20 pitches. The 27-year-old has now held opponents scoreless in 10 straight contests, and he's yielded just two earned runs overall in 24 second-half appearances. He trails Bryan Baker's major-league-leading 40 saves by just one and owns a 2.02 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 103:22 K:BB across 71.1 innings in his first full season as the Guardians' closer.

The Rangers recalled Santos from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The right-hander had two brief stints with Texas earlier this season and allowed two earned runs in two innings during his lone appearance. Santos is filling the roster spot vacated by Cal Quantrill (lat), who was placed on the injured list.