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The Orioles recalled Reyes from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com. He's expected to start the second game of the team's doubleheader with the Red Sox.

Baltimore also selected the contract of Triple-A rotation mate Cody Sedlock, so Reyes could have a short leash in his first MLB start if Sedlock goes unused in the first game of the twin bill and is available for the nightcap. Over his five outings at Norfolk this season, Reyes has produced a solid 28:5 K:BB across 24 innings, but he's posted a 6.38 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.

Sedlock's contract was selected by the Orioles on Saturday.

Sedlock made eight appearances (four starts) at Triple-A Norfolk to begin the season, and he posted a 5.83 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 29.1 innings. Although the right-hander has operated in a hybrid role in the minors, he'll pitch out of the bullpen to begin his major-league career.

Smith's contract was selected by the Rockies on Saturday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Smith has been in the mix for a big-league spot for several years, but his command was a slight concern. However, he will now join Colorado's bullpen after posting a 1.89 ERA, 24:5 K:BB and 0.95 WHIP in 19 innings over 17 appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque this season. The right-hander will be available to make his major-league debut in relief during Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Brasier was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Brasier struggled with the Red Sox over the first month and a half of the season, posting a 6.28 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 14.1 innings over 18 relief appearances. The right-hander was sent down last week but tossed two scoreless innings in Worcester following his demotion. He'll now rejoin Boston's bullpen after Hansel Robles (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Pagan struck out the only batter he faced Friday, recording his seventh save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Royals.

The Twins were up 10-5 heading into the ninth inning, but after Yennier Cano ran into trouble, Pagan got the call to put out the fire and struck out Nicky Lopez on three pitches. Rookie Jhoan Duran continues to push for ninth-inning work, but Pagan has converted seven of nine save chances on the year with a 2.25 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB through 16 innings.

Robles was placed on the 15-day injured list with back spasms Saturday, retroactive to May 25.

Robles hasn't pitched in nearly a week, and his lack of appearances was apparently due to back spasms which will keep him sidelined until at least early June. The right-hander has converted two of five save chances this year while posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 17 innings over 16 appearances. Most of Boston's other late relievers have struggled recently, but John Schreiber, Matt Barnes and Matt Strahm will likely be in the mix for saves while Robles is unavailable.

Winckowski was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

After posting a 3.13 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 31.2 innings over seven starts at Triple-A Worcester, Winckowski is expected to make his major-league debut as the starter in the second game of Saturday's twin bill. Although Saturday's outing will likely be a spot start, he could be in the mix for a more prominent role later in the year.

Machado was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Machado earned a spot on Washington's Opening Day roster this year and posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 11 innings over 10 relief appearances in April. The right-hander will provide additional bullpen depth during Saturday's twin bill.

Jansen gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 11th save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Marlins.

After getting tagged for at least one earned run in three straight appearances and blowing his first two saves of the season, Jansen appeared to be back in his usual form Friday. Through 19.2 innings on the year, he sports a 3.66 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB, and as things stand there's no reason to think his grasp on the closer's role is slipping.

Schreiber allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 12-8 loss to Baltimore.

Schreiber, who has pitched well out of the bullpen, was caught up in a meltdown. He recorded a hold in the outing, but he and three other relievers combined to allow 10 runs on 10 hits and three walks over the final three innings. The Red Sox have blown 12 of 20 save chances and the staff owns a 5.40 ERA in the eighth inning or later.