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Oller has allowed an earned run on five hits and two walks over four innings across two appearances since his promotion from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Oller was demoted to the Aviators on May 16 after posting an 0-3 record, 12.27 ERA and 2.18 WHIP across four starts with the Athletics. The young right-hander appears to have worked out some kinks on the farm, however, as he's put together some quality multi-inning work in his first two appearances since being recalled. Despite the encouraging early returns, Oller is almost certainly going to remain in a low-leverage role for the foreseeable future.

The Orioles designated Lowther for assignment Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Jonathan Arauz, whom the Orioles claimed off waivers from the Red Sox on Wednesday. Lowther was optioned to Norfolk on June 1, one day after he gave up six runs (five earned) across 5.1 innings of long relief in his lone appearance of the season with the big club.

The Twins optioned Moran to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

The transaction clears room on the 26-man active roster for right-hander Sonny Gray (pectoral), who was activated from the 15-day injured list in advance of his scheduled start Wednesday in Seattle. During his two-and-a-half-week-long stay with the big club, Moran made five appearances in relief and collected one save while striking out 10 in 7.2 innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits and seven walks.

Shaw (2-0) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning, earning the win Tuesday versus the Rockies.

Shaw pitched the ninth inning with the game tied 3-3, and he kept it that way. The 34-year-old then ended up in line for the win when the Guardians pulled ahead in the 10th inning, and Emmanuel Clase was able to protect the one-run lead. Shaw's scoreless streak is up to 7.2 innings in his last nine appearances. He's allowed four hits and five walks with 10 strikeouts in that span. For the season, the veteran reliever has a 3.54 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 17:10 K:BB and three holds through 20.1 innings.

Long is starting Wednesday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Long drew a start against the Dodgers on Saturday and allowed three hits and no walks while striking out one in three scoreless innings. The southpaw was pulled after throwing just 48 pitches, and he'll pitch on three days' rest during Wednesday's series finale against the Royals. Over 12 appearances (four starts) in 2022, Long has posted a 1.96 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 18.1 innings.

Tate allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Tate is up to nine holds on the season, and he's earned three of them through five appearances in June. The right-hander worked the seventh inning Tuesday, and he's only allowed three runs (one earned) in 11 innings across his last 10 outings. Overall, the 28-year-old owns a 1.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 24:5 K:BB, one save and an 0-2 record through 30.1 innings as a steady high-leverage arm for the Orioles.

The Marlins selected Yacabonis' contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Yacabonis is back in the majors for the first time since 2020, when he made two appearances for the Mariners. The 30-year-old has worked exclusively out of the bullpen at Jacksonville this season, supplying a 3.42 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB across 23.2 innings. He'll likely serve as a low-leverage, multi-inning option in relief while he's up with the Marlins.

Sulser was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right lat strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

In a corresponding move, the Marlins called up Daniel Castano from Triple-A Jacksonville in advance of his scheduled start in Wednesday's series finale in Philadelphia. Sulser, who has two saves to his name this season, had settled into more of a setup role in June with Tanner Scott notching each of Miami's last four saves. Scott should gain further job security with Sulser out of commission for the time being.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa suggested that Graveman will get the opportunity to serve as the team's closer if a save situation arises in Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

After All-Star closer Liam Hendriks (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Graveman went unused in the White Sox's 5-1 win, but he might not have been available after pitching three of the past four days. The White Sox didn't have a save situation materialize anyway Tuesday, but Graveman will be good to go Wednesday and should be ready to close if needed. Joe Kelly (hamstring) returned from the IL on Tuesday and struck out two over a scoreless frame and could also factor into the closer conversation while Hendriks is sidelined, but the White Sox will stay away from using Kelly on back-to-back days initially.

Dominguez is expected to be part of a closer committee for the foreseeable future after interim manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that Corey Knebel has been removed from the ninth-inning role, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The closing change comes after Knebel blew his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 11-9 loss to the Marlins while walking two batters and allowing three unearned runs. Thomson didn't explicitly say which relievers would be part of the closing committee while Knebel is used in lower-leverage spots, but Dominguez and Brad Hand look to be the clear top two candidates to pick up saves. Hand has more extensive closing experience and sports a 1.96 ERA over 18.1 innings this season, but Dominguez seemingly profiles as the higher-upside arm at this stage of their respective careers. After missing much of the past two seasons due to injury, the hard-throwing righty has generated a 1.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 26.9 K-BB% across 24 frames in 2022. Though Hand may be the higher-priority waiver pickup if the Phillies place more value on his prior resume as a closer, Dominguez still looks to be worthy of a flier in his own right.