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The Guardians recalled Pilkington from Triple-a Columbus on Tuesday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Pilkington pitched three innings for Columbus on Saturday but could be available on two days' rest to give the Guardians an extra arm out of the bullpen. If the left-hander isn't needed in relief Tuesday, he could be a candidate to fill the vacancy in the rotation for Wednesday's series finale. However, even in that scenario, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram notes that Pilkington would likely be available for around 2-to-3 innings Wednesday, so the southpaw would be more of a glorified opener than a traditional starter.

Oller (2-0) got the win in an extra-inning victory over the Angels on Monday, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and recorded a strikeout.

Oller was making his first appearance since a disastrous five-run outing versus the Cubs over 1.1 innings Wednesday, and the right-hander redeemed himself with a crisp 26-pitch effort that was pivotal to Oakland escaping with just its fifth win of the season. Oller has run the gamut with respect to the quality of his performances during a rollercoaster first month of the season, allowing at least five runs on three occasions and conceding one or none in his other three trips to the mound.

The Guardians optioned Herrin to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Herrin threw 1.2 innings and 31 pitches in Monday's 6-0 loss to the Rockies and is being replaced in the bullpen with a fresh arm in Konnor Pilkington, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Over nine relief appearances this season, Herrin holds a 7.45 ERA.

The Twins selected Stewart's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Stewart will be heading back to the majors for the first time since 2019 after he missed time and then struggled to return to form following Tommy John surgery. He's experienced a velocity uptick in 2023 with St. Paul and has fanned 17 while walking just two over 8.2 frames.

The Twins designated Megill for assignment Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Brock Stewart, whose contract was selected from Triple-A St. Paul. Megill holds an ugly 13.03 ERA and 16:13 K:BB over 9.2 innings with St. Paul this season. He'll now be subject to the waiver process but is expected to go unclaimed.

Fleming could re-enter the Tampa Bay rotation following the demotion of Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It's not clear whether Fleming will be in line for traditional starts and/or bulk relief appearances, but he should be in store for an expanded role regardless. Fleming has worked as both a starter and bulk reliever this season, making four appearances of at least three innings apiece.

Trivino (elbow) recently felt discomfort in his right elbow while rehabbing in Florida and will undergo further evaluation, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Trivino suffered a ligament strain in his pitching elbow during spring training but progressed to throwing bullpen sessions early in April and was coming close to facing hitters. However, the setback will presumably push back his return timeline. The right-hander is slated to see a team doctor Wednesday, per Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger, and that visit should provide some clarity about the extent of the latest issue.

Stewart will be called up from Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins prior to Tuesday's game versus the Yankees, Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com reports.

Stewart, 31, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2019, having toiled in independent ball and undergoing Tommy John surgery since that point. He's regained his pre-op stuff and then some, though, striking out 17 of 35 batters faced at St. Paul while sitting in the upper-90s with his fastball, per Adams.

Romano picked up the save in Monday's 5-2 victory over the White Sox, tossing a perfect ninth inning with zero strikeouts.

Romano entered with a two-run lead in the ninth and retired Oscar Colas, Elvis Andrus and Lenyn Sosa in order. The right-handed closer is now 8-for-9 in save chances and holds a 3.48 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP with 12 strikeouts through 10.1 innings.

Cano struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his first career save in a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

With Felix Bautista having already logged 11 appearances in the O's first 21 games, manager Brandon Hyde elected to reward Cano for his incredible performance so far and give him his first career save opportunity. The 29-year-old didn't disappoint, and he's now retired the first 21 batters he's faced in 2023 -- the second-longest such streak to begin a season in franchise history. With Bautista entrenched as closer, Cano may have to be content with a setup role, but more high-leverage looks should be coming his way -- he has three holds and a save in six appearances, to go along with his unblemished ERA and WHIP and a 9:0 K:BB through seven innings.