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Lange was diagnosed Tuesday with a right lat avulsion and is scheduled to undergo surgery next week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Lange suffered the injury in his appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Friday. The 28-year-old opened the 2024 campaign in Detroit's major-league bullpen before being sent down in late May, compiling a 4.34 ERA and 1.77 WHIP with 21 strikeouts over 18.2 innings in 21 appearances with the Tigers. An exact timetable for Lange's return will likely be provided following the surgery, but he's set to be placed on the minor-league injured list in the near future and could be at risk of missing the rest of the season.

The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

The right-hander was optioned to Sugar Land on Sunday but will quickly rejoin the Astros as Justin Verlander (neck) heads to the injured list. Hernandez has pitched well in his brief MLB action this season with one earned run allowed and five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

The Red Sox reinstated Martin (personal) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Martin was placed on the IL in early June after informing Boston of his issues with anxiety, but he will rejoin the Red Sox' active roster just one day after becoming eligible. Martin tossed a scoreless inning at Triple-A Worcester as part of his rehab, and it's possible the hiatus will be what Martin needs to right the ship after falling to a 4.22 ERA in 21 appearances with Boston this season. Cooper Criswell was optioned to Worcester in a corresponding move.

The Yankees recalled Andrews from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Andrews and Anthony Misiewicz will reinforce the Yankees' bullpen after Cody Poteet (triceps) and Ian Hamilton (lat) were placed on the injured list. Andrews has struggled at Triple-A this season, as he owns a 5.84 ERA and a 28:22 K:BB across 24 appearances. He also surrendered a home run in his only MLB appearance of 2024.

Effross (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Wednesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Effross hasn't pitched since 2022 due to Tommy John and back surgeries. He'll need time to knock the rust off but could be a weapon in the second half for the Yankees if he can regain his pre-surgery sharpness. Effross posted a 2.78 ERA and 80:16 K:BB over 71.1 innings from 2021-22 with the Cubs and Yankees.

The Yankees placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right lat strain, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Hamilton will be shut down from throwing for 3-to-4 weeks and will need time to ramp back up after that, so it's going to be an extended absence. It's not clear how long Hamilton's lat had been bothering him, but he had been struggling lately in allowing eight runs (seven earned) over his last four appearances.

The Rangers optioned Winn to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Winn pitched in the past two games after being recalled by Texas on Sunday, and he'll return to the minors after he gave up four runs across three innings. He's made 13 appearances in the big leagues this year and has a 7.79 ERA across 17.1 innings.

The Rangers recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

The right-hander was optioned to Round Rock in late May but will rejoin the Rangers ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Mets. Rodriguez has made 12 appearances for Texas this season and has a 6.88 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB over 17 innings.

The Blue Jays recalled Burr from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Burr allowed one run over 3.1 innings covering two relief appearances in an earlier stint with Toronto. He figures to operate in low-leverage situations.

The Blue Jays optioned Eisert to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Eisert made his major-league debut in Monday's loss to the Red Sox, walking three and allowing one hit but managing to turn in two scoreless innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.