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Saucedo (hip) is scheduled to throw a two-inning bullpen session at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday and could be cleared to resume his rehab assignment soon thereafter, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Saucedo recently had his rehab assignment paused for the second time since he landed on the injured list April 30, this time on account of left shoulder fatigue after he was initially deactivated due to right hip discomfort. At this stage, the shoulder is likely the greater concern for Saucedo, whose performance hasn't suffered at the Triple-A level despite the multiple stops and starts. Over 15 appearances for Buffalo spanning 14.2 innings, Saucedo owns an 0.61 ERA and 20:8 K:BB.

The Royals optioned Snider to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Snider's most recent stint in the big leagues lasted just three days, with the right-hander tossing 1.1 scoreless innings over his lone appearance out of the bullpen. Kansas City called up Tuesday's starting pitcher, Jonathan Heasley, from Omaha in a corresponding move.

The Royals recalled Heasley from Triple-A Omaha ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks in Kansas City.

Reliever Collin Snider was moved to Triple-A to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Heasley, who is set to make his 14th start of the season for Kansas City after generating a 5.61 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 46:29 over his previous 61 innings in the big leagues. Heasley will be taking over the rotation spot of Brad Keller, who was moved to the bullpen last week.

The White Sox recalled Banks from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Banks joins the big-league roster to replace Michael Kopech (knee). After posting a 3.16 ERA in 42.2 innings across his multiple stints with the White Sox this season, Banks should get some opportunities out of the bullpen going forward.

The Rays designated Herget for assignment Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The move comes four days after the Rays selected Herget's contract, as they now need space for JT Chargois (oblique) to return from the injured list. Herget has a 2.45 ERA in 80.2 minor-league innings this season, so he could generate some interest on waivers.

The Rays activated Chargois (oblique) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Chargois strained his oblique in his first appearance of the season and had been on the IL ever since. The righty had a 2.52 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 56 games with Seattle and Tampa Bay last year, so he could play a big role in the Rays' bullpen going forward if he regains that form. He recently wrapped up a 10-appearance rehab assignment that included stops at the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Triple-A Durham.

The Red Sox recalled Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester in advance of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move, paving the way for Winckowski to step back into his spot in the rotation. Eovaldi won't be eligible to return from the IL until Sept. 3 and could miss multiple turns through the rotation, but Winckowski hasn't proven himself to be a trustworthy fantasy option at this stage of his career. Through his first 12 big-league starts, the rookie has turned in a 5.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB in 60.2 innings.

The Blue Jays optioned Pop to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Pop vacates the MLB roster now that Tim Mayza (shoulder) is back from the injured list. Despite allowing an earned run in his last two appearances, Pop has a 2.70 ERA in 6.2 innings with Toronto and figures to make another big-league appearance before the season ends.

Mayza (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Mayza will return to the Blue Jays' bullpen after missing close to the minimum 15 days with a dislocated right shoulder. Since the beginning of July, the left-hander has produced a 2.51 ERA and 0.56 WHIP with nine strikeouts over 14.1 innings in 16 appearances. Zach Pop was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in order to open a roster spot for Mayza.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said he expects Helsley (personal) to be reinstated from the restricted list prior to Wednesday's game in Chicago against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Helsley was initially placed on the paternity list Friday, but he put in a request to spend more time with his wife and newborn child after he was away from the Cardinals for the maximum three days. To facilitate Helsley's request, the Cardinals moved him to the restricted list Monday, but he looks like he'll need only two additional days away from the team before he's ready to return to action. The All-Star closer has turned in a 0.91 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 72 strikeouts over 49.2 innings this season in addition to picking up 12 saves.