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Chargois opened Tuesday against Boston, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one in two innings in an 8-4 win. He did not factor into the decision.

Chargois was called upon to start after Drew Rasmussen was scratched and added to the paternity list Tuesday. After retiring the first five batters, he allowed a single and then a two-run homer to Triston Casas. It was his second time opening this season, with the other opportunity coming Aug. 26 in Boston. Since returning from an oblique injury Aug. 23, the 31-year-old has compiled a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB in 8.1 innings.

Holmes earned a save against the Twins on Monday, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning.

Holmes needed only 11 pitches -- seven of which were strikes -- to set Minnesota down in order. The save was his second in as many days and his 19th overall this season. Since his Aug. 29 return from a stint on the injured list, Holmes has surrendered only one run while posting a 6:0 K:BB over four innings.

Graterol (elbow) is expected to begin throwing from a mound soon, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

A recent MRI on Graterol's elbow came back clean, and the reliever appears to have avoided a long-term injury. If all goes well when he resumes throwing, the right-hander could be activated soon after he's eligible in mid-September. Graterol has been one of the Dodgers' most effective relievers this season, posting a 3.02 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB over 44.2 innings while notching two wins, three saves and nine holds.

Cyr was recalled to the big leagues by the Athletics on Tuesday.

Cyr pitched just a third of an inning in relief this year for the Phillies on Aug. 21 before being waived the next day and claimed by Oakland. In Triple-A, he holds a solid 2.85 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. He will likely slide in as a depth piece for Oakland's bullpen.

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Pressly (neck), but the right-hander hasn't been shut down from baseball activities, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pressly was previously expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday, and Baker's comments suggest that the 33-year-old is essentially day-to-day with lingering neck discomfort. In the meantime, Rafael Montero should continue to work the ninth inning while Hector Neris handles the eighth.

Oller was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right rib costochondritis, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Oller has given up nine earned runs over his last three starts, and now things get worse for him as he finds himself on the injured list. He is eligible to return starting Sept. 21.

Barlow (blister) will throw off a mound Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Barlow could end up missing two months due to blister trouble, with one appearance sandwiched in between absences. Once he is able to return, he should work in a setup capacity.

Howard (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Howard was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement syndrome in early August and hasn't pitched in a game since Aug. 7. No target return date is in place, at least not publicly. It doesn't seem the Rangers are in a hurry for the 26-year-old righty to return.

Brebbia will work as an opener in Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Brebbia gave up three earned runs his last time out, but that did not stop manager Gabe Kapler from naming him the starter for Tuesday's contest. Brebbia has recorded more than three outs just five times in his league-leading 63 appearances, so don't expect him to be out there too long Tuesday night.

Padilla was designated for assignment Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Padilla worked his way through three minor-league levels to reach the majors for the first time in late August, but the Cubs needed a spot on the 40-man roster and decided to take him off it.