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De Leon was recalled from the Reds' alternate training site Thursday.

De Leon wasn't part of the Reds' 40-man roster while working with the team during summer camp, but he'll join the major-league bullpen after Brooks Raley was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The right-hander returned to the mound in 2019 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2018. However, he pitched just four innings in the majors with the Rays, posting a 2.25 ERA and 7:3 K:BB during that time. Given his small sample in the big leagues in past seasons, De Leon should occupy a lower-leverage role in the bullpen.

Raley was designated for assignment by the Reds on Thursday.

Raley made his return to the majors this season after spending the past five seasons in Korea, but he was inconsistent across four relief appearances with the Reds. Although he pitched a scoreless inning with one strikeout Wednesday against Cleveland, the southpaw will be removed from the 40-man roster. Raley recorded a 9.00 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB over four innings as a reliever this year. Right-hander Jose De Leon was recalled from the Reds' alternate training site to take Raley's place in the bullpen.

Rusin cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Braves' alternate training site Thursday.

Rusin was designated for assignment by the Braves on Tuesday after spending just three days on the active roster, but he'll remain in the organization. The southpaw struggled in his only appearance in the majors this year, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings. Given his struggles to limit run production over time in the big leagues during the past three seasons, it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend the rest of the season at the alternate training site.

Lamet is expected to make his next start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

San Diego hasn't officially announced its rotation plans for the weekend, but comments from starter Garrett Richards suggest that manager Jayce Tingler will use Thursday's off day to rearrange the pitching order. With Joey Lucchesi being bumped off Friday's start, he'll presumably be pushed to the back of the rotation schedule, which would allow Lamet to pick up his second start of the week. Lamet previously took a no-decision Tuesday against the Dodgers, working 5.2 innings and striking out two while giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks.

Kolarek was optioned to the Dodgers' satellite camp Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Kolarek has made four appearances for the Dodgers this season, compiling three strikeouts and two wins across 3.1 scoreless innings. The southpaw figures to rejoin the big-league bullpen when a fresh reliever is needed.

Patino tossed two innings in relief against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out two.

Patino retired reigning NL MVP Cody Bellinger to begin his major-league career; however, the following two batters singled and Joc Pederson followed with a three-run home run to extend the Dodgers' lead. Patino bounced back by retiring the final five batters he faced, but the damage was enough to spoil the prospect's debut.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Holmes has yet to resume throwing while continuing to experience "some mild symptoms" of a strained right forearm, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

The Pirates aren't anticipating an overly lengthy absence for Holmes, but he'll be sidelined for more than the minimum amount of time after he was placed on the 10-day injured list July 28. Once he's back throwing again, Holmes may only need about a week to get his arm conditioned for middle-relief duty out of the Pittsburgh bullpen.

The Pirates have ruled Burdi (elbow) out for the remainder of the season after he was placed on the 45-day injured list Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Burdi is technically eligible to return from the IL on Sept. 18, but the Pirates won't have him ramp up at that point with the regular season ending about a week and a half later. At this time, Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said the team is still gathering more information about the extent of Burdi's right elbow injury, so no formal timeline for his recovery has been established. The elbow injury is the latest in a string of arm-related setbacks for Burdi, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2017 and missed most of the 2019 season after requiring surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome.

Smith was optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Not to be confused with Josh A. Smith, who remains on the Marlins' active roster, this Smith was promoted earlier in the week but did not get into a game before being sent down. He will be available if the Marlins need a fresh arm later this summer.

Feyereisen was optioned to the Brewers' alternate training site Thursday.

He has not pitched since July 24, when he gave up one run in one inning against the Cubs. Feyereisen may be called upon again this season when the Brewers have need of a fresh bullpen arm.