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Lovelady will draw the start Wednesday for the Nationals in a bullpen game against the Tigers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Lovelady will make his sixth start of the season while the Nationals lean on their bullpen to get through Wednesday's series finale. The 31-year-old southpaw has given up three runs (one earned) in 2.1 innings since returning from the injured list and will likely remain in the game for only an inning or two.

Soto struck out two in a clean ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Cardinals.

After allowing a leadoff walk, Soto retired the Cardinals in order en route to his 16th save of the season. The 31-year-old punched out JJ Wetherholt and Ivan Herrera. Soto has now recorded three consecutive scoreless outings after back-to-back rocky appearances against divisional opponents. This year, the southpaw owns a 6-5 record, 3.72 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 78:29 K:BB over 65.1 innings.

The Giants recalled Roxby from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Roxby appeared in four games in Triple-A after he was optioned back there Sept. 7. He allowed one earned on a home run with seven strikeouts across 7.1 innings. The righty returns to the majors as a corresponding move to Blade Tidwell landing on the 15-day injured list due to a UCL sprain.

Stewart will serve as the opening pitcher during Tuesday's game against the Padres, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Stewart will be making his first start in the big leagues since 2018 as the Dodgers lean on their bullpen to make it through Tuesday's series opener. The 34-year-old has been less effective than usual in September, allowing four runs (three earned) while striking out five batters and walking one over 5.2 innings.

Klein (elbow) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Klein is on the 60-day injured list and won't be able to come back from the injured list before the regular season ends. However, his return to facing hitters is an encouraging sign that he may be activated when eligible Sept. 30 to contribute toward the Dodgers' pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title.

The Mets reinstated Williams (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

The right-hander is back with the Mets for the final two series of the regular season after missing about six weeks due to a shoulder strain. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York plans to script Williams' appearances, so he may not be available for some save opportunities.

The Pirates activated Yates (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Yates has not pitched at all in September due to a right shoulder impingment. He did not go out on a rehab assignment, as the Pirates were satisfied with the work Yates did on the side to show he was ready for reinstatement. The veteran reliever posted a 2.19 ERA and 11:5 K:BB over 12.1 innings in August after the Pirates acquired him at the trade deadline.

The Reds recalled Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

He's taking the roster spot vacated by the injured Tony Santillan (hip). Phillips has been wild during his 27.2 innings for the Reds this season, walking 28 to go along with 28 strikeouts and a 5.53 ERA.

The Reds placed Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.

Santillan's hip had been bothering him for the last couple weeks, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati, and manager Terry Francona said the reliever will likely have surgery later this week. He'll finish the campaign with a 6.42 ERA and 36:28 K:BB over 40.2 frames.

Cornelio will be the Nationals' opener for Tuesday's game in Detroit, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Cornelio was used as a starting pitcher some earlier this season in the minors and has recorded more than three outs in 13 of 16 appearances for the Nationals, so he'll be capable of covering multiple innings, if needed. Jackson Kent is poised to fill a bulk-relief role Tuesday.