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Rainey was recalled by the Nationals to serve as the 27th man for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Rainey will provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen in Wednesday's nightcap after the Nationals and Mets concluded a suspended game in the afternoon. The right-hander has been in the minors since the beginning of August, but he's posted a 7.20 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 25 innings across 31 relief appearances in the big leagues this year.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said White will be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to either start or serve as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen in Thursday's series finale in Philadelphia, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Regardless of how he's deployed, White will cover the bulk of the innings and is thus the most likely Dodgers pitcher to factor into any decision. With Trevor Bauer on administrative leave, the newly signed Cole Hamels requiring more time in the minors to build up his pitch count, and all of Tony Gonsolin (shoulder), Clayton Kershaw (forearm) and Danny Duffy (forearm) on the injured list, the Dodgers don't have many options on the 40-man roster capable of filling the fifth spot in the rotation. With that in mind, White could be in store for additional starts or outings as a primary pitcher beyond Thursday.

Brogdon will start Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Kyle Gibson was slated to start Wednesday's contest, but Brogdon will instead take the mound with the Phillies apparently preparing for a potential weather delay early in the contest. Brogdon was activated from the injured list earlier in the day and figures to be limited to an inning or two.

Hader (illness) cleared the COVID-19 intake protocols Wednesday and is expected to be activated from the injured list Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Hader landed on the shelf Aug. 2 after testing positive for the virus, and he'll rejoin the active roster after being sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Devin Williams has been filling in as Milwaukee's closer, and he should return to the setup role once Hader is officially activated.

Milner was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Milner will serve as an extra left-handed arm in the Brewers' bullpen after southpaw Angel Perdomo (back) was placed on the injured list Wednesday. The 30-year-old has recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 11.2 innings across 11 relief appearances in the majors this year.

Topa (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Topa began the season on the 60-day injured list due to a flexor tendon strain, and he spent nearly a month in the minors on a rehab assignment. Across 10 relief appearances, the right-hander posted a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in nine innings. He'll now be available to make his season debut out of Milwaukee's bullpen.

Perdomo was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strain in his lower back.

The left-hander pitched during Tuesday's doubleheader and struggled, giving up a run on a hit and three walks while recording two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning. The severity of the injury is unknown, and Perdomo will be eligible to return Aug. 21.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk confirmed Wednesday that Mlodzinski (shoulder) recently tossed a live batting practice session, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Mlodzinski will likely face hitters in BP sessions or simulated games at least a couple more times before the Pirates clear him to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 22-year-old right-hander posted a 2.63 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 41 innings at High-A Greensboro before being shut down in mid-June with right shoulder soreness.

Curtiss was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a torn UCL in his right elbow.

Curtiss exited Tuesday's contest with elbow discomfort and is now staring down an extended absence. The 28-year-old will likely miss the rest of the season and could require Tommy John surgery, which would also sideline him for most, if not all, of the 2022 campaign.

Howard (oblique) threw a simulated game at PNC Park on Wednesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Howard resumed mound work last week as he continues to work his way back from a right oblique strain, and he felt good after facing hitters Wednesday. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk didn't say how many simulated games the southpaw will participate in, but Howard's next step in his recovery will likely be a rehab assignment.