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Lopez exited early during his relief appearance in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals with right ankle pain, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. He retired the lone batter he faced and was credited with his second hold of the season.

Pitching for the fifth time in seven days, Lopez lasted just three pitches before departing after he appeared to tweak his ankle while attempting to cover first base. According to Dubroff, Lopez is scheduled to undergo further diagnostic testing Monday, so an update may not be available until Tuesday. Since moving from the rotation to the bullpen Aug. 21, Lopez has given up two earned runs while striking out 10 over 8.1 innings.

Foster was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Foster had been in the big-league bullpen since Wednesday. Both his appearances in his latest stint in the majors went poorly, as he allowed three runs on five hits over 2.1 innings of work. Jimmy Lambert was called up to take his place on the roster.

The White Sox recalled Lambert from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Lambert has made just three appearances at the big-league level this season, giving up eight earned runs on 13 hits in eight innings of work. His 4.98 ERA in 18 Triple-A starts doesn't inspire much confidence, either. Even so, Lambert will likely be counted on to eat innings Tuesday in Oakland, either as a traditional starter or primary pitcher out of the bullpen. Matt Foster was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the roster.

Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jackson made five appearances after he was recalled in late August, and he allowed three runs in three innings. He'll head back to Triple-A Sacramento to make room in the Giants' bullpen for Kervin Castro, who will be available to make his major-league debut.

Underwood (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

The move confirms that Underwood's shoulder inflammation will shut him down for the season, as he was just placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday and there are far fewer than 60 days remaining in the campaign. It clears a spot for the Pirates to add Connor Overton to the 40-man roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays.

White will serve as the primary pitcher during Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The right-hander was called up Sunday, and he'll work behind an opener Tuesday. Although manager Dave Roberts hasn't indicated who the opener will be, White should be able to handle multiple innings during the contest. Across five major-league appearances since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old has posted a 3.10 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 20.1 innings.

The Twins optioned Gibaut to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Gibaut was up with the big club for about a week and a half, appearing in three games out of the bullpen while giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He'll cede his spot on the 28-man active roster to pitcher Michael Pineda (oblique), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled bulk-relief appearance in Monday's game in Cleveland.

Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Vasquez made two appearances in the big leagues after his contract was selected Thursday, and he gave up an unearned run while striking out three in 1.2 innings. The southpaw will now head back to the minors after Neftali Feliz's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Monday.

Schreiber was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Schreiber had been with the team since Wednesday. He made his season debut Sunday against Cleveland, striking out five while allowing a run on four hits and a walk in a three-inning relief appearance. He'll head back to the minors as the Red Sox cycle in a new set of fresh arms.

The Red Sox reinstated Taylor from the COVID-19-related injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Rays.

Though he was deactivated Aug. 30, Taylor never tested positive for the virus and was thus eligible to return from the IL in less than 10 days. The Red Sox were comfortable with how Taylor looked from a conditioning standpoint while he played catch on the field earlier Monday, so he should be available out of the bullpen for the series opener.