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Richards (3-8) gave up six runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two in 1.1 innings Tuesday against the Phillies. He took the loss.

Carlos Santana hit a leadoff home run and Cesar Hernandez hit a three-run triple to make it 4-0 in the first inning. Richards was then chased for good in the second frame, with his pitch count at 55 (29 strikes). He is now winless since July 14. His next start will come Tuesday on the road against the Mets, due to the Marlins switching to a six-man rotation.

Howard was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Howard has spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Albuquerque, compiling a 5.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 80:34 K:BB across 96 innings with the Isotopes. He figures to provide additional depth down the stretch, though Howard's lack of big-league experience coupled with his underwhelming minor-league numbers suggest he'll be limited to low-leverage work.

Andriese was recalled from High-A Visalia on Tuesday.

Andriese is back with the Diamondbacks after making one appearance for the Rawhide, striking out five across 3.2 innings. There had been talk of stretching Andriese out to start, but he threw only 62 pitches in that aforementioned outing, so he may be limited to a long-relief role down the stretch. Andriese has a 4.09 ERA and 73:21 K:BB across 72.2 big-league innings this season.

Boshers was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

Boshers was dropped from Pittsburgh's 40-man roster in order to free up a spot for catcher Ryan Lavarnway, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Boshers has spent the entire season in the minors, compiling a solid 3.32 ERA and 62:18 K:BB across 57 innings between Triple-A Fresno and Triple-A Indianapolis. He'll likely report back to Indianapolis should he pass through waivers untouched.

Holmes was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

Holmes was sent to the minors after he blew a two-run lead in the 15th inning against the Brewers back on Aug. 25, but the right-hander is back in the majors after spending 10 days on the farm. He owns a brutal 8.15 ERA and 2.21 WHIP across 17.2 innings with the Pirates this season, so the 25-year-old will likely be limited to low-leverage work down the stretch.

Kinley had his contract purchased from Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Kinley was taken by the Twins in this year's Rule 5 draft, though he was returned to the Marlins after allowing nine runs across 3.1 innings (24.30 ERA) with Minnesota. The 27-year-old delivered a crisp 2.93 ERA and 56:22 K:BB across 40 innings with Triple-A New Orleans upon being returned to the Marlins, and he'll now get a chance to improve upon his big-league body of work.

Voth was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

The 26-year-old righty made his big-league debut earlier this season in a July 14 spot start but has not pitched again in the big leagues since then. Voth posted a 4.37 ERA, 3.89 FIP, 1.27 WHIP and 117:40 K:BB in 125.2 innings at Triple-A. There doesn't appear to be an obvious opening in the big-league rotation, so Voth will likely spend the bulk of September working as a long reliever.

Hernandez (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Hernandez spent just 11 days on the shelf with a blister on his finger. The 23-year-old Rule 5 selection owns a pedestrian 5.28 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 41:24 K:BB across 59.2 innings with the big club this season. Hernandez should resume his long-relief down the stretch.

Garcia (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day DL on Tuesday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Garcia wound up missing just 11 days with an ankle injury he suffered after getting hit by a Nick Markakis line drive. The 25-year-old owns an unremarkable 5.16 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 40:24 K:BB across 61 innings with the Marlins this season. He threw just 30 pitches in his lone rehab start, so Garcia figures to work in relief for the time being.

Yates returned from the bereavement list Monday, firing a scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts in a 6-2 win over Arizona.

Yates wasn't afforded a save opportunity after his offense plated a pair in the eighth inning, but he performed well nonetheless. The 31-year-old will resume his role as the Friars' top closing option after posting a 2.05 ERA and 5.2 K/BB ratio over 52.2 innings.