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Tapia was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Tapia was roughed up in his lone appearance during his most recent stint in the majors. The Padres are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm.

The Angels recalled Reyes from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Reyes, 30, owns a career 7.45 ERA in 29 major-league innings, but he has missed a lot of bats this season at the Triple-A level and can fill a low-leverage bullpen role.

Sims picked up the save in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Nationals, striking out two in a scoreless inning.

After Daniel Duarte allowed the first two Nationals to reach in the ninth inning, Sims came in to shut the door, striking out a pair to leave the tying run in the on-deck circle. It's the first save in three chances this year for Sims -- Alexis Diaz was unavailable after pitching in the Reds' previous two contests. While he won't be overtaking Diaz for the closing job, the 29-year-old Sims appears to be the next man up in Cincinnati's pen. He's pitched to a 3.31 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP and 42:18 K:BB across 32.2 innings this season.

The Angels optioned Mederos to Double-A Rocket City on Tuesday.

Mederos surrendered three earned runs in two innings (two appearances) during his brief stay in the Angels' bullpen. The 22-year-old has posted a 5.98 ERA and 71:25 K:BB in 55.2 innings (12 starts) this season at the Double-A level.

San Francisco activated Alexander (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Alexander will return to the Giants' bullpen Tuesday against the Mariners after missing exactly 15 days with a left hamstring strain. The 33-year-old southpaw carries a 3.52 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB in 23 innings this season.

Smith was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Tuesday.

Smith allowed nine earned runs over 12 innings of relief earlier this season with the A's and was showing a brutal 9.61 ERA in 19.2 innings at Triple-A Las Vegas. The 28-year-old right-hander is now off the 40-man roster.

The Cubs selected Palencia's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Acquired from the Athletics two years ago in the Andrew Chafin trade, Palencia has posted a 6.83 ERA and 36:16 K:BB over 29 innings this season between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa. The 23-year-old has a big arm and had been unscored upon in five of his last six appearances with Iowa, boasting an 11:2 K:BB in 5.2 innings over that stretch.

Boxberger (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. It doesn't change Boxberger's timetable, as he'll be eligible to return at the start of the second half. Whether he is activated at that time isn't clear.

Reyes was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

DJ Stewart has been selected from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding roster move. Reyes, 26, allowed five earned runs over 7.1 innings (six appearances) earlier this season with New York and has also struggled to a 6.97 ERA in 41.1 frames at Triple-A.

The Mets optioned Brigham to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Brigham was charged with three earned runs while recording only one out in his last appearance Sunday versus the Giants. He holds a 5.16 ERA in 29.2 major-league innings this year.