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Yarbrough will be recalled from Triple-A Durham to start Saturday against Baltimore, Steve Carney of MLB.com reports.

The left-hander was demoted to Durham after surrendering four runs over 5.1 innings during his last start for Tampa Bay on June 30, and he'll temporarily rejoin the big-league rotation again Saturday. Yarbrough has a 5.82 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB across 34 frames in the majors this season.

Patino allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 3.1 innings during Friday's win over Baltimore. He failed to record a strikeout and did not factor in the decision.

Patino made his first MLB appearance since April 11 after a lengthy stint on the injured list. His fastball sat in the mid-90s but he forced just two swinging strikes. The two runs he allowed Friday both came via the long ball, as Trey Mancini and Ramon Urias each knocked a solo home run. Patino threw 38 of 56 pitches for strikes and the Rays are likely going to be cautious with the 22-year-old as they ramp up his workload.

Raley threw a perfect inning and earned a save against Baltimore on Friday.

Raley tossed eight of 12 pitches for strikes and made quick work of the Orioles to finish off the 5-4 victory. He's now converted six of his seven save opportunities this season and lowered his ERA to 2.86 through 28.1 frames. The 34-year-old southpaw has given up three runs over his last 14 outings, all coming during an ugly outing in Cincinnati on July 9.

Graterol had an MRI on his right shoulder come back clean Friday and he's expected to return from the injured list in 2-3 weeks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 23-year-old landed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation, but he's apparently not dealing with a serious injury and should make a relatively quick return to the active roster. Evan Phillips and Yency Almonte should work as the main setup options for closer Craig Kimbrel while Graterol is sidelined.

Smith was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

The right-hander was demoted by the Rockies on June 19 but will return to the majors with fellow reliever Carlos Estevez moving to the paternity list. Smith has appeared in three games for Colorado this year and has given up seven earned runs over 3.1 innings.

Estevez was placed on the paternity list Friday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Estevez picked up his first save of the season with a scoreless inning Thursday against the Padres, and he'll now step away from the team in order to spend some time with his growing family. The 29-year-old should rejoin the Rockies before the start of the second half of the season next Friday.

Colome (hamstring) is available to pitch Friday against the Pirates, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Colome has been unavailable since exiting Tuesday's game against the Padres with hamstring cramping, but he'll be available out of the bullpen for Friday's series opener versus the Buccos. It's good timing for Colorado, as fellow setup man Carlos Estevez is unavailable this weekend after being placed on the paternity list.

Scott was optioned to Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Friday.

Scott had his contract selected by San Diego on July 3, and he allowed five earned runs with a 10:4 K:BB in 6.2 innings across four appearances. It was the 30-year-old's first major-league action since 2019, and he's now headed back to the minors.

Wilson (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Padres on Friday.

Wilson landed on the shelf with hamstring tendinitis in late June, and he'll rejoin the active roster after a one-game rehab stint with Triple-A El Paso. The rookie right-hander has recorded one save and five holds with a 3.62 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 27.1 innings this season.

Brieske won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Guardians in order to manage his workload ahead of the second half of the season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

The right-hander lined up to start Detroit's final game before the All-Star break Sunday in Cleveland, but manager A.J. Hinch will instead employ a bullpen game. Brieske has been a solid starter in his first taste of big-league action this year, as he has a 4.19 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 54:25 K:BB across 81.2 innings (15 starts). The 24-year-old also made two starts with Triple-A Toledo before being promoted, and he's on pace to crush his career high of 106.2 innings, which he set in 2021. Brieske will receive an extended break heading into the intermission before likely re-entering the Tigers' rotation next weekend.