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The Cubs reinstated Kilian (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Kilian had been on the shelf all season while recovering from a teres major strain of his right shoulder, but he's healthy again after completing an eight-appearance rehab assignment in the minors. The last five of those outings came at Iowa, with whom Kilian gave up seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and five walks while striking out three over eight innings. Though his results were generally poor, Kilian tossed three no-hit innings in his most recent appearance Sunday. Kilian had been working in relief during his rehab assignment, but since the Cubs didn't have a spot in the bullpen available for him upon his activation, he could get stretched back out for starting duty with Iowa.

The Reds optioned Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Richardson got some work out of the bullpen in Tuesday's win over the Cubs, allowing two runs while retiring two batters. The right-hander will rejoin the rotation at Louisville.

Garrett (elbow) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday after touching 97 mph in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Joe Pantorno of amNewYork Metro reports.

Garrett has been sidelined since mid-July with right elbow inflammation but looks to be healthy again. Given the short absence, Garrett might require just the one rehab appearance before rejoining the Mets' bullpen.

The Cardinals designated Bosiokovic for assignment Wednesday.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Michael McGreevy, who was called up from Triple-A Memphis to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers. Bosiokovic was up with the big club briefly earlier this season but didn't make an appearance out of the bullpen.

The Cardinals recalled Loutos from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Loutos made two scoreless appearances earlier this season with the Cardinals and holds a 1.98 ERA and 43:16 K:BB over 36.1 frames at Memphis in 2024. He'll provide St. Louis with a fresh bullpen arm.

The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Roycroft wasn't going to be available for a day or two after throwing three innings and 50 pitches over the previous two days. Ryan Loutos was called up from Triple-A to take over Roycroft's spot in the bullpen.

The Mets optioned Gage to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Gage was just recalled from Syracuse on Monday but didn't make an appearance. The Mets are doing some reshuffling with their bullpen after making a couple additions at the trade deadline.

The Mets optioned Zuber to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

He was acquired via trade from the Rays on Tuesday but will be heading to the minors to make room on the 26-man active roster for another reliever who was acquired at the deadline, Huascar Brazoban. Zuber boasts a 2.49 ERA and 29:6 K:BB in 21.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024.

Diaz picked up the save Tuesday against Chicago, allowing one walk and no hits across a scoreless ninth inning.

Diaz converted on his 14th consecutive save chance and fired his second consecutive hitless appearance. The 27-year-old has a 4.23 ERA in 38.1 innings but has generally been reliable in the ninth inning, having blown merely two saves. Diaz is one of eight closers with more than 20 saves on the season.

Suarez (6-1) got the win Tuesday against the Dodgers after striking out two in a scoreless 10th inning.

Suarez was called upon to pitch the 10th after the Padres rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extras. He made the job look easy, striking out the first two batters before getting Andy Pages to fly out on the first pitch he saw for a quick 10-pitch inning. The Padres would go on to walk it off in the bottom half of the frame and Suarez was credited with his second win in as many appearances. Suarez is now working on a scoreless streak of seven innings and has struck out multiple hitters in three straight appearances. The Padres traded for lefty reliever Tanner Scott, who is having an excellent season with a 1.18 ERA and 18 saves, but Suarez remains the favorite for closing duties unless his performance starts to slip over the second half of the year.