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Coulombe was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Coulombe didn't impress since his recall on June 4, giving up homers in three of his seven appearances while posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. He'll head back to Triple-A Nashville now where he's given up only one earned run over 20 innings. In a corresponding roster move, the A's called up speedy second baseman, Arismendy Alcantara.

Thanks to a mechanical adjustment, Chavez has seemingly overcome his early season struggles, Sportsnet reports.

The 32-year-old didn't make clear the specific changes in mechanics, but the righty made reference to his arm slot and grip. Chavez thinks the mechanical issue cropped up because he started his off-season routine late this winter as he was recovering from a broken rib. From May 28 through June 18 he strung together 11 consecutive innings without allowing an earned run, a stretch that saw opposition hitters bat .139/.184/.139 against him.

Beck was recalled by the White Sox on Tuesday.

With Zach Putnam landing on the disabled list Tuesday, the White Sox recalled Beck to take his place out of the bullpen for the time being. Beck has worked as both a starter and a reliever at Triple-A Charlotte this season, so he could provide value as a long reliever should a Chicago starter fail to go deep into their respective outing. That said, Beck's numbers at Triple-A (4.47 ERA, 1.52 WHIP) don't inspire much confidence in his fantasy upside.

Putnam (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.

Putnam battled through some elbow soreness earlier in the month, and the White Sox have now announced that he has ulnar neuritis in his pitching elbow. The White Sox recalled Chris Beck from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move Tuesday to add another arm out of the pen.

Andriese, who's made his last two appearances in relief, could see a spot start in Saturday's doubleheader in Baltimore, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 26-year-old was reassigned to the bullpen shortly after his June 10 start to make room for 23-year-old phenom Blake Snell in the rotation, but could find himself in a familiar role come Saturday. Andriese has been effective in his pair of relief appearances, firing 3.2 scoreless innings of one-hit ball while striking out three. He was effective over seven starts as well, generating a solid 2.82 ERA and 5-0 record. The right-hander had three relief stints against the Orioles last season, giving up five hits and four earned runs over three innings, with much of that damage coming in an Aug. 31 appearance.

Webb (pectoral) could be activated "in the next few days" after a successful rehab appearance Monday for Triple-A Durham, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 30-year-old fired a clean inning while striking out two, setting the stage for a possible return to the big league club later in the week. Webb's Monday outing was the best of the three he's had during the rehab process, as he'd given up an earned run in each of the first two trips to the mound for the Bulls. He's generated a solid 3.31 ERA over 16.1 innings for the Rays this season, with no holds or saves to his credit.

Kimbrel (0-3) took the loss after allowing two runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout while lasting just 0.2 innings in the top of the tenth against the White Sox.

Kimbrel just didn't have it going, giving up a Jose Abreu two-run double that ultimately won the game for Chicago. Despite an ugly 0-3 record, he has generally been his usual self with a 2.57 ERA and minuscule 0.79 WHIP.

Robertson allowed one hit while striking out two to work a scoreless tenth inning in Boston for his 17th save.

Robetson rebounded nicely from his first loss of the season last time out. The former Yankee is now in sole possession of fifth place in the American League with 17 saves.

Harvey will throw a live bullpen session Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.

This will be Harvey's first bullpen session since he underwent a sports hernia surgery in early May. Harvey has been battling injuries for quite some time and hasn't started a game since April of 2014. Due to his injury-prone nature, the club will likely take their time with easing him back into throwing.

Johnson (personal) has transferred his rehab to Lowell, Boston's Class-A short season affiliate, Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports.

Johnson remains on the temporary inactive list due to an anxiety issue, and it's unclear when he'll return to Triple-A. The Red Sox will likely bring him along slowly, though.