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Blach was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

He last appeared in Friday's game, tossing a clean inning of relief. Blach has a 5.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 37.2 innings in the big leagues this season.

Abbott was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's game against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

He did not pitch in the game despite being promoted just ahead of the contest. Abbott has given up one run while striking out four in three innings in the majors and has a 5.34 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 30.1 innings at Triple-A.

Romano pitched a perfect ninth inning Sunday with two strikeouts against the Royals and picked up the save.

Romano pitched a second day in a row after giving up two runs and picking up a win Saturday. He is tied for fourth in the majors with 20 saves entering the All-Star break.

Fairbanks (lat) allowed a run on two hits while striking out two in one inning of a 7-5 victory Sunday over Baltimore.

On Fairbanks' first pitch of the season, Austin Hays greeted him with a deep fly to left field for a solo homer. Adley Rutschman then tagged a 3-1 pitch for a double before Fairbanks figured it out and retired the next three batters, two on strikeouts. The 28-year-old was one of the Rays' most trusted relievers the last two seasons as he compiled a 3.25 ERA and 95:35 K:BB in 69.1 innings. He'll likely play a key role in the second half for the Rays as they battle for a spot in the postseason.

Adam earned the save Sunday, striking out one in the ninth inning of a 7-5 victory over Baltimore.

Facing the top three hitters in the Orioles' lineup, Adam got two groundouts and a strikeout en route to his fourth save of the season. The 30-year-old ends the first half having set career highs in nearly every counting category and posting his best rate stats as well. With a 1.41 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 46:8 K:BB, Adam is in the upper echelon of relievers in baseball in 2022.

The Royals optioned Speier to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Speier is one of 10 players who will come off the 26-man active roster with Kansas City needing to clear room for the 10 players returning from the restricted list ahead of the team's next game Friday against the Rays. The 27-year-old lefty reliever went unused in Sunday's loss after being called up from Triple-A prior to the contest.

The Royals optioned Snider to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Snider is one of 10 players who will come off the 26-man active roster with Kansas City needing to clear room for the 10 players returning from the restricted list ahead of the team's next game Friday against the Rays. During his two-day stint with the big club, Snider didn't make any appearances out of the bullpen.

The Royals reversed Zerpa's option to Double-A Northwest Arkansas and transferred him to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Zerpa didn't pitch for the Double-A club after he was sent to the affiliate following his spot start for Kansas City in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. He rolled to his second career big-league victory in the outing, working five innings while allowing an earned run on four hits and two walks. With Daniel Lynch (finger) moving back to the 15-day injured list Sunday, Zerpa could be a candidate to rejoin the big-league rotation if Jonathan Heasley (shoulder) isn't ready to return from the IL when the Royals next require a fifth starter July 26 versus the Angels.

The Cubs designated Norris for assignment Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Norris will cede his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to fellow reliever Erich Uelmen, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa. Over his 30 innings with the Cubs this season, Norris turned in a 6.90 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.

The Cubs selected Uelmen's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Chicago designated reliever Daniel Norris for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Uelmen, a 2017 fourth-round draft pick who will reach the majors for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old right-hander turned in a 2.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 52:23 K:BB across 42 innings with Iowa this season.