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Andrews was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Andrews was called up from Nashville after being solid out of the bullpen with a 2.57 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. However, in his one outing after being called up, he gave up three earned runs without being able to record an out. In a corresponding move, Thyago Vieira was selected from Triple-A.

Vieira was called up from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Vieira has spent the entire 2023 season in Nashville. In 37.2 innings, the reliever posted a 3.35 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. His last major-league appearance came in 2019 with the White Sox and after that he pitched in Japan. In a corresponding move, Clayton Andrews was optioned to Triple-A.

Krook was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Krook has scuffled during his brief time in the majors this season but has dominated at SWB with a 0.92 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 29.1 innings, although he's also walked 20. He's taking Keynan Middleton's (shoulder) spot on the roster.

Neal retired one batter and was charged with three earned runs on three walks over a 19-pitch relief appearance in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Neal had made five-inning starts in his past two appearances for Oakland, but he returned to the bullpen to begin the week with the Athletics opting to go with Luis Medina, Ken Waldichuk and JP Sears as their starters for the series with Toronto. The Athletics still have an opening in the five-man rotation, but Neal and Kyle Muller could be passed over for the role in favor of Mason Miller (elbow), who may be ready to return from the 60-day injured list this weekend.

Greene was designated for assignment Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

He tossed a scoreless inning in his one appearance with the Cubs but has lost his roster spot to Luke Little. Greene will have the opportunity to elect free agency if he wants, assuming he clears waivers.

Heller was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Heller was just sent down Tuesday but is back a day later to take Michael Soroka's (forearm) spot on the roster. He'll operate in middle relief.

McHugh was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.

It's the same injury that landed McHugh on the IL back in April. McHugh will be eligible to return later this month, but at this juncture there is no timetable for his potential return to Atlanta's bullpen.

Scott picked up the save Tuesday against the Dodgers. He allowed a hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Scott seems to have firmly established himself as the new closer in Miami, seeing the club's last four save opportunities since David Robertson was removed from the role. Scott struck out a pair of Dodgers on Tuesday, working around a one-out single to secure his fifth save in a 6-3 win. The left-hander has now gone 13 appearances (15 innings) without giving up an earned run, lowering his ERA to 2.33 with a 1.07 WHIP and 88:23 K:BB across 65.2 innings this season.

Jackson (1-2) took the loss Tuesday, surrendering four runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning as the Giants fell 11-8 to the Cubs. He struck out two.

A three-run shot by Christopher Morel accounted for most of the damage against Jackson, who was the fifth of six San Francisco pitchers to take the mound in an ineffective bullpen day. The right-hander has served up three long balls in his last 11 innings, leading to a 4.91 ERA over that stretch, but his 17:5 K:BB should keep him in a mid-to-high-leverage role for the Giants despite his volatility.

Joyce (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Inland Empire on Tuesday, striking out one batter and allowing one hit over a scoreless inning.

Joyce's appearance for Inland Empire was his first at any level in nearly three months as he works his way back from ulnar neuritis in his right elbow. Given the long layoff, the hard-throwing right-hander will likely require at least another rehab outing or two before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.