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Baumann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Baumann took a loss as the Orioles fell to the Blue Jays in extra innings Tuesday, coughing up three runs (two earned) over his inning of relief. He now finds himself back in the minors after the Orioles reinstated Austin Voth (elbow) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Baumann (9-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and struck out one over one inning to take the extra-inning loss Tuesday versus the Blue Jays.

Baumann has been a pleasant surprise for the Orioles in a versatile relief role, but he was ambushed Tuesday. Brandon Belt launched a go-ahead two-run home run and Vladimir Guerrero scored on a wild pitch to account for the runs. With a 5.59 ERA over 9.2 innings in August, Baumann has started to regress. He's at a 3.82 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and 59:31 K:BB over 61.1 innings this season, though his 4.23 FIP suggests more regression could follow down the stretch.

Blach did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings in a 12-4 loss against the Rays. He struck out four.

The 32-year-old yielded a run-scoring single to Jose Siri in the third and another RBI single to Yandy Diaz in the fourth. Since Blach returned to the big-league squad on June 30, he has posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB across 30 innings.

Martinez is listed as the Athletics' starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Martinez has made 12 starts at Triple-A Las Vegas this season, but he's been working exclusively as a reliever across multiple stints with Oakland, compiling a 5.85 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 32.1 innings over 14 appearances. Since he's reached four innings just once this season for the Athletics and will be pitching on three days' rest after making a one-inning appearance Saturday against the Orioles, Martinez is unlikely to reach the five innings he would need Wednesday to qualify for a win. Instead, look for the Athletics to treat Martinez as a multi-inning opener in front of Kyle Muller, who is available to pitch on four days' rest.

Honeywell was designated for assignment Wednesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Honeywell was claimed off waivers from the Padres earlier this month after the Friars had removed him from their 40-man roster. He didn't last long on the South Side, coughing up seven runs over 5.2 innings. Honeywell will now go through the waiver process again.

Peralta was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Peralta will provide the big club with a fresh relief arm. The 25-year-old has collected a 4.15 ERA and 5:3 K:BB over 4.1 innings in the majors this season.

Navarro was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Navarro yielded a couple runs while striking out five over three innings during an earlier stint with the White Sox. He figures to operate in middle relief for the Pale Hose.

Holderman (arm) struck out two and worked around one hit and one walk over 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen en route to claiming his 21st hold of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals.

Holderman was pulled early in his previous relief appearance Saturday versus the Twins after experiencing arm cramping, but the issue kept him out of commission for only two days. While healthy, Holderman should continue serving as the Pirates' top setup man in front of closer David Bednar.

The Pirates optioned Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Moreta was sent out to the minors to clear room on 26-man active roster for right-hander Luis Ortiz, who was recalled from Triple-A ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Cardinals. The demotion comes after Moreta was touched up for two earned runs on three hits and one walk in 1.2 innings of relief in Tuesday's 6-3 win over St. Louis.

Doval (5-4) blew the save and took the loss Tuesday against the Phillies. He allowed two runs on two hits with a walk and a hit-by-pitch in one-third of an inning.

Doval was tasked with protecting a 3-2 lead in the ninth, but he proceeded to load the bases on a hit-by-pitch, a single and an intentional walk. Trea Turner then plated two with a walk-off single, resulting in the blown save and loss for Doval. After converting 33 of his first 36 save opportunities this season, the 26-year-old closer has now blown three consecutive save chances. Despite the rough patch, Doval still owns an impressive 2.60 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 12.2 K/9 across 55.1 innings this year.