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Gilbert was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Gilbert will head to Reno after he spent over a month with the major-league roster, producing a 5.19 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 17.1 innings in 11 appearances since July 8. Nabil Crismatt had his contract selected from Triple-A and will replace him in the major-league bullpen ahead of Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with San Diego.

McGough will start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against San Diego, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Saturday will mark the first start of McGough's major-league career. He's put up a 4.76 ERA and 1.25 WHIP alongside a 69:24 K:BB through 56.2 innings on the season and will likely remain in the game for an inning or two before handing it off to the bullpen.

The Mets recalled Nittoli from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

The Mets optioned Nittoli to Syracuse at the beginning of August, and he has surrendered one run in 4.2 innings since then. He'll now join the Mets' bullpen and look to keep his momentum going in the majors after throwing 1.2 scoreless frames for New York in June. Joey Lucchesi was optioned to Syracuse in a corresponding move.

The Mets selected Kolarek from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Kolarek was acquired by the Mets in exchange for cash at the trade deadline, and now the 34-year-old southpaw will join the Mets' bullpen for the first time. Kolarek holds a 2.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 35.1 innings in Triple-A this season and threw 1.1 scoreless innings with the Dodgers in June. Dennis Santana was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Giants placed Walker on the paternity list Saturday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Walker will be allowed to miss up to three games as he spends time with his expanding family. Casey Schmitt was brought up in a corresponding move to bolster the Giants' infield depth.

The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

With Ross Stripling (back) headed for the injured list, Hjelle will come up from the minors to add extra depth to San Francisco's pitching staff. The 26-year-old righty has struggled this season in both the majors and minors, and he likely will be limited to low-leverage situations while with the Giants.

The Dodgers recalled Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

With Tony Gonsolin (forearm) headed for the injured list, Hudson will come up from the minors to provide Los Angeles' bullpen with additional depth. The 26-year-old southpaw has looked impressive through 45.2 innings in Triple-A with a 2.76 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, but his talents have yet to translate to the majors. Until Hudson is able to turn things around, he will likely be limited to low-leverage situations.

The Marlins recalled Hartlieb from Triple-A Jacksonville to serve as their 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader with the Dodgers.

Hartlieb has performed well since joining the Marlins organization, putting up a 3.50 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 36 innings with Jacksonville. However, he holds a 7.49 ERA through 67.1 innings in his major-league career and will almost certainly return to the minors after his duties as a 27th man are complete.

The Cardinals recalled Zuniga from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Zuniga holds an unimpressive 7.85 ERA and 1.81 WHIP through 28.1 frames in the minors, but he will be called upon to take the place of James Naile, who was optioned to Triple-A on Saturday. Zuniga has just one inning of major-league experience -- a hitless frame with two strikeouts.

The Cardinals optioned Naile to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

After surrendering four runs in three innings Friday, Naile will be cast off the active roster and head back to Triple-A. The 30-year-old righty now holds a 9.64 ERA and 2.50 WHIP through 14 frames in the majors this season despite looking impressive with Memphis. Guillermo Zuniga was recalled in a corresponding move.