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Flores was optioned to the White Sox's alternate training site Tuesday.

Flores spent nearly two weeks on the big-league roster but made just two appearances, allowing two runs in two innings of relief in his first career big-league opportunities. Jace Fry (back) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Yacabonis (0-1) took the loss during the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the A's, giving up one run on two hits and three walks over 1.1 innings. He struck out one.

Called upon as the opener in the nightcap, Yacabonis threw only 21 of 44 pitches for strikes, and his line would have been a lot worse if Kyle Lewis hadn't robbed Ramon Laureano of a grand slam with a leaping grab over the wall to end the first inning. The 28-year-old right-hander should continue to handle a low-leverage role in the Seattle bullpen, assuming he even remains on the roster.

Loaisiga is set to be activated off the injured list Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

The reason for Loaisiga's stint on the IL has not been revealed, but it appears to be resolved as the right-hander is expected to return to the active roster Tuesday. Loaisiga last pitched Sept. 1, so he may have some rust upon returning to the mound. The 25-year-old has compiled a 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB over 17 innings this season.

Rogers (1-4) gave up two runs on two hits and a pair of walks in one-third of an inning to take the loss Monday versus the White Sox.

Rogers allowed four of the five batters he faced to reach base, and the two runs he gave up were enough to stick him with the loss. The 29-year-old saw his ERA balloon to 4.86 with a 1.56 WHIP in 16.2 innings this year. He is 9-for-11 in save chances across 18 appearances.

Colome (2-0) allowed a hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Monday versus the Twins. He struck out one.

Colome almost gave up a home run to Byron Buxton in the ninth inning, but it was ruled a ground rule double instead. The 31-year-old Colome lowered his ERA to 0.95 with a 1.05 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 19 innings this season. The closer has also registered 11 saves in 12 tries.

Lopez (2-0) allowed one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings Monday, striking out three batters and earning the win over Atlanta.

Lopez dominated Atlanta's lineup all night with the lone blemish coming via a solo shot by Freddie Freeman in the sixth frame. It didn't hurt that his offense tallied 14 runs of support for him. The 27-year-old righty moved to 2-0 and lowered his season ERA to 5.23. Lopez will take on the Rays at home Saturday.

Yacabonis will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The Mariners will give Yacabonis the starting nod in what will be a bullpen game. He's pitched in just one contest this season, tossing a scoreless frame Wednesday against the Giants.

Smeltzer was optioned to Minnesota's alternate training site on Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Smeltzer has struggled in seven appearances this season, accruing a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 15:5 K:BB over 16 frames. Travis Blankenhorn was called up in a corresponding move.

The Indians outrighted Leone to their alternate training site Sunday.

Leone will remain in the organization after he went unclaimed off waivers when the Indians designated him for assignment last week. Before being cast off the 40-man roster, Leone made 12 appearances this season for the big club, posting an 8.38 ERA and 1.97 WHIP over 9.2 innings.

Ramirez was credited with his first hold in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed no hits and one walk while also recording a strikeout.

Ramirez got through his one frame on 15 pitches, serving as an important component of an impressive multi-reliever effort for the Mariners on a day when significant control issues limited starter Justin Dunn to two innings. Ramirez has been on a roll for over a month after a rocky outing against the Rockies on Aug. 7, as he's now generated scoreless appearances in six of his last seven trips to the mound.