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Saupold was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old has posted a mediocre 4.46 ERA in 34.1 innings with the Tigers so far this season. His peripherals do not support that ERA, as he's relied on an unsustainably high 81.9 percent left on base rate and is striking out just 10.1 percent of batters faced. Victor Alcantara's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

Kimbrel gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 26th save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Nationals.

He's converted 17 straight chances dating back to May 10, and Kimbrel now boasts a 52:14 K:BB through 35.2 innings on the year to go along with his 2.02 ERA. The right-hander remains one of baseball's elite closers, and he's headed for his first 40-save season since 2014 with a shot at tying his career high of 50, set in 2013.

Mengden (foot) will embark on a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Mengden was placed on the disabled list due to a foot sprain after leaving his start against the White Sox on June 23 following just two innings of work. It has yet to be announced whether Mengden will require multiple outings at the minor-league level, but in the event that just one is sufficient, he could be back on the mound for the Athletics next week.

Weber was sent down to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of The Athletic reports.

Weber had his contract purchased following a 16-inning marathon Tuesday and ended up taking the loss Wednesday against the Marlins, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings while striking out one. The club announced that a corresponding move would be made in the coming hours.

May (shoulder) was activated from the 7-day disabled list Wednesday.

May spent the past few weeks on the shelf due to right shoulder inflammation. Over seven appearances with Triple-A Rochester this year, he's posted a 6.11 ERA and 1.92 WHIP across 17.2 innings.

Mayza was sent down to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Mayza pitched 1.1 innings of relief against the Mets on Tuesday and will head to Buffalo as the Blue Jays replenish their bullpen with a pair of fresh arms in Luis Santos and Rhiner Cruz. Across 12 appearances with the club this year, Mayza has logged a 3.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.

Santos had his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Santos was added to the 40-man roster alongside Rhiner Cruz. On the flip side, Tim Mayza was optioned to the minors and Preston Guilmet was designated for assignment to make room. Across 17 appearances with Buffalo this year, Santos has logged a 2.52 ERA and 36:12 K:BB over 39.1 innings. He will likely serve in low-leverage situations for the Blue Jays while with the team.

Martin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

The Rangers sent Martin packing just Tuesday, but he will return right away as an injury replacement for Tony Barnette (shoulder). Martin has posted a respectable 4.13 ERA in 24 innings with Texas this season, and his FIP is more than a run lower at 3.07. He currently leads the team with 10 holds -- Alex Claudio, Jose Leclerc and Jake Diekman all have nine.

Barria is slated to make his next start Thursday against the Mariners in Seattle, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

Barria had been in line to start Friday's series opener against the Dodgers at home, but he'll instead be pushed up a day in the schedule following Tyler Skaggs' surprise placement on the disabled list with an adductor strain. The Angels will now require a replacement starter Friday, with the newly recalled Deck McGuire looking like the leading candidate to fill the opening if he's not needed out of the bullpen the next two days. The change isn't an ideal one for Barria, as opponents have recorded a .352 wOBA against him on the road compared to a .290 mark at Angel Stadium.

Bukauskas (undisclosed) will make his second rehab start for short-season Tri-City on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old opened his second professional season at Low-A Quad Cities, making two starts before landing on the 7-day disabled list with the undisclosed injury. He was sidelined for nearly two months before getting back on the mound June 29 for the Astros' Gulf Coast League affiliate, tossing 1.2 innings in that start and giving up two runs on five hits and no walks. Bukauskas will presumably have a longer leash in Wednesday's outing and could move back to Quad Cities for his subsequent start.