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Bracho was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Bracho's outings have been a mixed bag of results since his most recent recall June 25, but the 24-year-old reliever will be the 25-man-roster casualty for Monday's starter, Braden Shipley. Still young, Bracho should have more opportunities to make his mark at the major league level.

De La Rosa was transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL on Monday.

De La Rosa was placed on the 60-day DL in order to make room for right-handed pitcher Braden Shipley on the 40-man roster after he had his contract selected from Triple-A on Monday. This move means that De La Rosa's season could be over, as he will not be eligible to return from the DL until late September. The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since May 25, but his 4.15 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in eight starts are better than anticipated, which could be a confidence booster heading into 2017.

Rusin (shoulder) gave up three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings Sunday in what may have been his final rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Rockies are expected to activate Rusin in the coming days to serve as bullpen depth down the stretch. He could see a spot start or two as well, depending on the health of the rotation, and whether someone like Jorge De La Rosa is dealt at the deadline. Rusin has a 5.08 ERA in 39 innings as a big league starter this season, but he boasts a 1.37 ERA in 19.2 innings as a reliever.

The Cardinals optioned Mayers to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

A night after he got shelled by the Dodgers, the Cardinals sent the right-hander back to Triple-A Memphis. The 24-year-old was having a fantastic season between Double-A and Triple-A before getting called up, compiling a 2.62 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 86 strikeouts in 106.2 innings. Back in Memphis, he'll need to work on his command of the strike zone.

Chapman was traded to the Cubs on Monday, MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman reports.

Chapman will most likely inherit the ninth-inning duties for the Cubs, overtaking current closer Hector Rondon. The Cubs will be sending top prospect Gleyber Torres, prospect Billy McKinney, pitcher Adam Warren and one more player to the Yankees in the deal. There is no initial word if the deal includes an extension with Chapman and the Cubs. On the season, the flame-throwing left-hander owns a 2.01 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 44 strikeouts in 31.1 innings.

Jansen struck out two in a clean inning to record his 29th save of the season Sunday versus the Cardinals.

He'd blown two his his last three save opportunities heading into Sunday, including one in Friday night's game, but he bounced back to retire the Cardinals in order. Jansen, who now sits fifth in all of MLB in saves, has the lowest WHIP (0.69) of any pitcher in that group, and the second-lowest ERA (1.44).

Mayers allowed a whopping nine runs on eight hits and two walks across just 1.1 innings in his big league debut Sunday against the Dodgers. He did manage to strike out one batter.

The rookie couldn't have gotten off to a worse start, as he allowed the first three men he faced to reach base before Adrian Gonzalez stepped up and smacked a grand slam to center. Mayers eventually got out of the first after allowing six runs and returned for the second, although he allowed the Dodgers to string a rally together and was chased after three more men crossed the plate. The club was expected to send Mayers down after Sunday's spot start all along, and his ERA of 60.75 should remove any doubt from the decision.

Melancon pitched a perfect ninth inning to notch his 30th save of the season Sunday.

Melancon was protecting a one-run lead and shut the door on the Phillies without a bit of drama. He's now converted 30 of 33 save opportunities, which have been accompanied by a 1.51 ERA and 0.96 WHIP this season.

Mayers' contract was purchased by the Cardinals on Sunday. He'll make his major league debut against the Dodgers.

Mayers will take the place of Miguel Socolovich (optioned to Triple-A Memphis) on the Cardinals' 25-man roster, earning his first turn in a major league rotation after posting a 2.94 ERA over nine starts with Triple-A Memphis this season, notching 43 strikeouts, but has struggled with command (19 walks). The move was made following the team's doubleheader Wednesday to allow Carlos Martinez regular rest for his next start, so this will likely be a single start before Mayers returns to the minors.

Melancon notched his 29th save with a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Phillies. He struck out two.

The veteran closer has bounced back nicely from a pair of consecutive blown saves earlier in July, now having converted back-to-back save opportunities on the strength of two scoreless outings. Melancon is having a solid July despite the earlier hiccups, converting five of seven save chances and also recording a victory.