Allard didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers, giving up two runs on four hits over four innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Making his first start of the season after seven relief appearances, Allard threw 44 of 62 pitches for strikes but left the mound in line for the loss, only for the Guardians' offense to rally late against Tanner Scott and the Dodgers' bullpen. Allard has been effective as a long reliever and swingman this year, posting a 2.05 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 22 innings, but that lack of dominance -- not to mention a 5.71 career ERA in the majors -- makes him a risky fantasy option even in AL-only formats.

The Mariners reinstated Kowar (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Kowar will return to the majors after missing the entire 2024 season following Tommy John surgery last March. The 28-year-old right hander posted a 2.57 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across seven innings during his rehab assignment and did not yield a run in each of his last three outings. Kowar will be available to make his 2025 debut out of the Mariners' bullpen against the Nationals on Wednesday. Logan Evans was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Hader earned the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the A's, working around a walk while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.

Hader is now a perfect 14-for-14 in save chances this season. He's been nearly untouchable of late, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out 15 in his last nine innings. Hader's ERA is down to 1.50 through 24 innings this year with a stellar 0.79 WHIP and 35:6 K:BB.

The Angels optioned Eder to Triple-A Salt Lake following Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Eder was recalled by the Angels on Saturday and made two appearances out of the bullpen, during which he issued three walks, struck out three batters and did not allow a hit across three scoreless innings. He has a 4.78 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across six starts in Triple-A this season but could be brought back to the majors if the Angels require a spot starter or another bullpen arm. Robert Stephenson (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

The Angels reinstated Stephenson (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Stephenson has been on the shelf since undergoing UCL repair surgery on his right elbow in May of 2024. He made five rehab appearances between Single-A Inland Empire and Triple-A Salt Lake and allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out five across five innings. Stephenson has been given the green light to return to the majors and will be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale against the Yankees. In a corresponding move, Jake Eder was optioned to Triple-A following Tuesday's game.

Castro was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets due to right knee soreness.

Castro slipped after making an out at first base and was helped off the field by trainers. He allowed one run on no hits and a walk with a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning before exiting. The White Sox have a scheduled day off Thursday before starting a three-game set against Baltimore.

The Royals optioned Sisk to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Sisk appeared in three games out of the Royals' bullpen during his MLB stint, allowing one run with a 6:3 K:BB over three innings. Andrew Hoffmann's contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Orioles optioned Hiraldo to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Hiraldo had his contract selected Saturday and made his MLB debut, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings Tuesday. Matt Bowman had his contract selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Orioles selected Bowman's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Bowman was booted from the 40-man roster May 8 after logging a 5.19 ERA in 16 appearances out of the bullpen to start the season. The 34-year-old will rejoin the bullpen in Baltimore, taking Yaramil Hiraldo's spot on the active roster.

The Athletics optioned Otanez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Otanez started the season on the IL before being activated May 13. He's struggled since joining the active roster, yielding eight runs with a 6:5 K:BB in 5.1 innings spanning six appearances. The 27-year-old will look to get back on track in Las Vegas. The recently acquired Sean Newcomb will take Otanez's spot on the 26-man roster.