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The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Aleman has appeared in 18 games at the MLB level this season, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 18.2 innings. He has three holds on his ledger but will likely be used primarily in low-leverage situations. Austin Peterson was sent down to Columbus to make room in the Cleveland bullpen.

Gomez struck out one in a clean ninth inning to earn the save Saturday against the White Sox.

Gomez made quick work of the White Sox on Saturday, landing six of his seven pitches for strikes. After being designated for assignment by the Rays earlier this season, the right-hander has given the Twins stability at closer. He's successfully converted each of his 20 saves for Minnesota, posting a 2.49 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 43:23 K:BB across 43.1 innings with his new club.

Varland earned a save against the Royals on Saturday, striking out one batter in one perfect inning.

Varland had no wiggle room when he entered in the ninth inning tasked with protecting a one-run lead. The right-hander didn't flinch, retiring the side in order on 13 pitches (10 strikes). Varland registered his 11th straight appearance without an earned run, and he's gone 9-for-9 in save opportunities while recording a 13:3 K:BB across 12 innings during that span. He entered the campaign without a single save to his ledger over 112 career regular-season MLB appearances, but Varland has blossomed as Toronto's closer in 2026, as he ranks fourth in the majors with 33 saves in 34 chances.

Arrighetti will start Sunday's game in Kansas City, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

The Blue Jays had been considering deploying Arrighetti behind an opener for a second straight turn through the rotation, but the team now appears set to use the right-hander as a traditional starter in the series finale. Arrighetti has struggled to a 6.55 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with a 10:5 K:BB over 11 innings across three starts with Toronto, and he hasn't thrown more than 79 pitches in any of those outings.

Hudson is slated to work as Chicago's opening pitcher Sunday versus Minnesota, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Hudson has gotten some opportunities as the closer recently, picking up two saves over his past four appearances. However, he'll be deployed in the opposite role Sunday, serving as the opener while likely handling just an inning or two. The White Sox haven't revealed their plans for once Hudson exits the game, but the team may ask Jose Urquidy to log a few frames out of the bullpen.

Arrighetti is expected to work in bulk relief behind an opener Sunday versus Kansas City, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Arrighetti is slated to work behind an opener for the third time in what will be his fourth outing since joining Toronto. The right-hander has struggled as a member of the Blue Jays regardless of his role, as he's given up nine runs (eight earned) over 11 innings so far. Zwelling suggests that Arrighetti will be available for up to 85 pitches Sunday. It's unclear who will serve as the opener, but Spencer Miles worked in that capacity for Arrighetti's last appearance and may do the same Sunday.

The Athletics recalled Perkins from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Perkins had just been optioned Friday, but he's back with the A's one day later as a result of J.T. Ginn (elbow) being placed on the 15-day injured list. Perkins may jump back into the team's rotation after starting in 13 of his first 33 appearances this season. The right-hander has a poor 6.50 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 98.1 innings on the campaign, but he's been a little bit better of late and has logged a 2.70 ERA despite a 1.62 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB across his past four outings spanning 16.2 frames.

The Rays placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Sept. 3, with a lower-back strain.

Rodriguez has given up two earned runs and struck out eight batters in 4.2 innings since making his season debut Aug. 24, but he'll now head back to the injured list after tweaking his back. Cole Sulser (back) was reinstated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move to take Rodriguez's place in the Rays' bullpen.

The Rays reinstated Sulser (back) from the injured list Friday.

Out since late July with lower-back spasms, Sulser began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham on Aug. 19 and has since given up two earned runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out seven batters over seven innings. Now fully healthy, he'll reclaim a middle-relief role in Tampa Bay's bullpen and replace Manuel Rodriguez (back) on the active roster.

The Athletics optioned Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Morris will be jettisoned off the big-league roster after giving up five earned runs in just 2.2 innings during his start Friday against Seattle. Seth Johnson will come up from Triple-A to add depth to the Athletics' bullpen while the team sorts out its rotation plans.