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The Twins designated Irvin for assignment Wednesday.

Irvin allowed five earned runs over just 3.2 innings during his brief time with the Twins, and he's now been DFA'd by two teams within the last 10 days. The left-hander carries a 5.11 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 111 innings on the year and would not be eligible for the postseason if a contender claims him.

The Twins optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Headrick logged one appearance during his four-day stint in the big leagues, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out five batters over three innings. He'll now be sent back across the Mississippi River in favor of Jorge Alcala, who was recalled from Triple-A.

The Twins recalled Alcala from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Alcala owns a 6.75 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 20 innings in the majors since the All-Star break, but he'll be called upon to give the Twins a fresh bullpen arm as they fight to secure a wild-card spot. He'll take the place of Brent Headrick, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

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

Topa has been on the injured list all season while working his way back from a torn patellar tendon he suffered during spring training and an elbow issue that appeared during a rehab assignment in August. He surrendered three earned runs over two innings after restarting his minor-league assignment Friday, and he's now been given the green light to return to Minnesota's bullpen for the team's final playoff push. Given the amount of time he's missed, the 33-year-old righty will likely be limited to middle relief. Cole Irvin was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

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

He's taking the roster spot vacated by JoJo Romero (forearm), who landed on the 15-day injured list. Roycroft has compiled a 4.01 ERA and 33:15 K:BB across 33.2 innings this season during his time in the Cardinals bullpen.

The Cardinals placed Romero on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left forearm flexor inflammation.

Romero doesn't appear to be dealing with any structural damage to his pitching arm, but the injury will prematurely end his 2024 campaign. The setup man enjoyed a successful season, finishing with a 3.36 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 51:16 K:BB over 59 innings. He scooped up seven wins and was credited with 30 holds and one save.

The Blue Jays recalled de Geus from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

De Geus was claimed off waivers earlier this month and will be making his Blue Jays debut whenhe gets into a game. He's collected a 5.00 ERA over 11 relief appearances in the majors this season between stints with the Mariners and Marlins.

The Blue Jays optioned Nance to the minors Wednesday.

Nance pitched both of the last two days and three of the last four, so the Blue Jays are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm in Brett de Geus, who was called up from Triple-A Buffalo. Unless the Blue Jays bring him back by placing another player on the injured list in a corresponding move, Nance will close the 2024 season with a 4.09 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB across 22 innings over his 20 relief appearances for Toronto.

The Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

He'll give up his spot on the 28-man active roster with Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) returning from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game versus the Nationals. Cruz has spun 5.2 scoreless frames during his time with the big club in 2024.

Walters will serve as the Guardians' opening pitcher in Wednesday's contest versus the Reds, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

The Guardians are altering their final-week pitching plans after locking up a first-round bye in the playoffs. Walters will serve as the Guardians' first pitcher in what's expected to be a bullpen game in the series finale Wednesday, with Joey Cantillo's next start being pushed back to Friday against the Astros as a result.