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  • Orioles' Elvin Rodriguez: Kicked off 40-man

    The Orioles designated Rodriguez for assignment Tuesday.

    The Orioles needed to create roster space with Jorge Mateo (hamstring) and Tyler Wells (elbow) returning from the 60-day injured list, so Rodriguez will be jettisoned from the 40-man alongside Corbin Martin. Rodriguez has posted an unsightly 9.15 ERA and 1.68 WHIP over 19.2 innings between Milwaukee and Baltimore this season, making it unlikely that another team targets him on waivers.

  • Blue Jays' Robinson Pina: Recalled, placed on 60-day IL

    The Blue Jays recalled Pina from Triple-A Buffalo and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow UCL sprain.

    The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ryan Borucki. Pina hasn't pitched since the beginning of August and will not return this season, although at this point it appears he will not have surgery.

  • Ryan Borucki RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ryan Borucki: Added to roster

    The Blue Jays selected Borucki's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

    Borucki made one scoreless appearance with Buffalo after inking a minor-league contract last week and will now join the big-league roster. The lefty reliever posted a 5.28 ERA and 27:12 K:BB over 30.2 innings with the Pirates earlier this season.

  • Joey Cantillo SP | CLE

    Guardians' Joey Cantillo: Expected to start Wednesday

    Cantillo has joined the Guardians in Boston and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to start Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Logan Allen had been lined up to start Wednesday, but it's not clear whether he'll be pushed back in the schedule or moved to the bullpen. Cantillo posted a 6.52 ERA and 12:4 K:BB over 9.2 innings in his two starts with Columbus after being demoted last month. He's collected a 3.93 ERA and 80:36 K:BB over 66.1 frames covering eight starts and 21 relief appearances in the majors this season.

  • Cameron Booser RP | CHW

    White Sox's Cam Booser: Sent to Triple-A

    The White Sox optioned Booser to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

    The left-hander was called up by Chicago last week and will return to Charlotte after giving up two runs in two innings over three appearances. Booser has an underwhelming 4.82 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB over 28 frames in the majors this year.

  • Bryan Hudson RP | CHW

    White Sox's Bryan Hudson: Rejoins big club

    The White Sox recalled Hudson from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

    The left-hander was up with Chicago for a couple days in early August after being claimed off waivers and will now receive another look in the majors. Hudson has made 15 appearances between the Brewers and White Sox this year and has a 5.14 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 17:13 K:BB over 14 innings.

  • Tigers' Sawyer Gipson-Long: Promoted ahead of start

    The Tigers recalled Gipson-Long from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Gipson-Long will start Tuesday's game at home against the Mets, and manager A.J. Hinch said the right-hander will get either another start or bulk relief outing next week versus the Yankees. The righty hasn't reached the five-inning mark in an appearance since late June, so he won't pitch terribly deep into Tuesday's game.

  • Chase Lee RP | TOR

    Tigers' Chase Lee: Sent back to minors

    The Tigers optioned Lee to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Lee had just been recalled Monday and will be sent back down without having made an appearance. He's making space on the active roster for Sawyer Gipson-Long, who will start Tuesday's game against the Mets.

  • Keegan Akin RP | BAL

    Orioles' Keegan Akin: Notches fourth save

    Akin earned a save against San Diego on Monday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter over a scoreless ninth inning.

    Akin entered the ninth with a one-run lead and worked around a one-out single to secure the save. It was the southpaw's fourth save of the season, all of which have come since Aug. 2. Akin seems to be the primary closer for Baltimore, though he's also blown three saves over the past month and Corbin Martin and Dietrich Enns each recorded a save apiece for the Orioles in that span, so it may not be an entirely settled situation. Nonetheless, Akin has pitched well enough (3.21 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 14 innings spanning his past 13 outings) to be worth a pickup by fantasy managers digging for saves.

  • Jacob Latz RP | TEX

    Rangers' Jacob Latz: Drawing another start

    Latz will be the Rangers' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Arizona.

    Latz earned another turn after allowing two runs and striking out five over 4.1 innings in a start against the Angels last week. The left-hander has made four starts and 23 relief appearances this season and pitched well in both roles, collecting a 3.13 ERA and 61:29 K:BB over 63.1 frames. With Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) out for the season, Latz could remain in the rotation indefinitely if he pitches well.

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