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Webb was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Webb was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Aug. 17, and he allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six in 3.2 innings across four minor-league appearances since then. However, he'll provide an extra arm in Atlanta's bullpen since active rosters expanded Wednesday. The right-hander will serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever since he has a 4.29 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 21 innings across 20 appearances with Atlanta in 2021.

The White Sox recalled Foster from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

With Reynaldo Lopez expected to move into the rotation following Lance Lynn's (knee) placement on the injured list Tuesday, Foster will help restore some depth in the bullpen. Foster has found limited success over his 31 appearances with the big club this season, churning out a 5.67 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 33.1 innings.

The Rockies recalled Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Lawrence is one of three Rockies relievers who received a call-up Wednesday with the active roster expanding from 26 to 28 men. He'll likely have to settle for low-leverage work out of the bullpen after struggling to the tune of a 7.16 ERA and 2.20 WHIP over 16.1 innings with the big club earlier in 2021.

Lopez allowed a run on three hits and a walk in 1.2 innings, earning a hold in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Toronto.

It was his first run allowed in 5.2 innings since Lopez moved from the rotation to the bullpen. He's struck out six and walked two in that span. For now, the right-hander seems destined to fill a fairly low-leverage role as a multi-inning relief option for manager Brandon Hyde. Lopez owns a 6.13 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 108:56 K:BB through 119 innings overall, with 25 of his 29 appearances coming as a starter.

The Rangers recalled Yang from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Yang will be an option to fill innings out of the bullpen behind Wednesday's starter, Kohei Arihara (shoulder), who is expected to be capped at 2-to-4 innings in his return from the 60-day injured list. Even with three other starting pitchers (Dane Dunning, Mike Foltynewicz and Spencer Howard) still residing on the COVID-19 injured list, Texas still has enough younger rotation options on hand to fill the openings, so Yang is expected to stick in a relief role throughout September.

Hudson (elbow) is scheduled to move his rehab assignment to Double-A Springfield on Thursday to make his second appearance, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

He'll return to the mound on four days' rest after he tossed two scoreless frames for Low-A Palm Beach on Saturday in what was his first game action since last September, when he suffered a strained right forearm that ultimately required Tommy John surgery. Hudson has made a remarkably quick recovery from the procedure and looks like he'll be on track to return from the 60-day injured list by the middle of September to join St. Louis in a bullpen role. Since the Cardinals still view Hudson as a rotation option for 2022, however, Jones relays that the right-hander will likely stick on a starter's rehab schedule and build up his pitch count in his minor-league appearances.

Helsley (elbow/knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Helsley was initially placed on the injured list with a right elbow injury, but he recently underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and will officially miss the remainder of the season following his move to the 60-day IL. It's not yet clear whether the 27-year-old will be ready for the start of spring training in 2022.

Diaz struck out two in a perfect seventh inning Tuesday to record his 27th save of the season in the second game of a doubleheader against the Marlins.

The 27-year-old hasn't blown a save since July 19, posting a stellar 1.20 ERA. 0.60 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB over his last 15 innings while racking up eight saves. When Diaz is locked in, there are few better closers in baseball, but the Mets will need him to stay focused in September if they're going to climb back into the playoff picture.

Kittredge struck out two and did not issue a hit or a walk over two-thirds of an inning as he picked up the save in an 8-5 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Kittredge wasn't needed immediately heading into the ninth with the Rays comfortably leading 8-3, but things changed quickly after Dietrich Enns allowed four straight hitters to reach and two to score before with one out. Kittredge was called upon to prevent any further damage and fanned the only two batters he faced. The Rays haven't gone with a set closer all year long, but Kittredge has been excellent with a 1.31 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 69:14 K:BB over 62 innings and figures to continue in the mix for high-leverage opportunities.

Yarbrough (8-4) allowed two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out three over six innings to record the win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Yarbrough didn't start off too well after allowing a first-inning run, but he would settle in thereafter and hold the Red Sox scoreless until Kyle Schwarber took him deep in the sixth for a solo home run. Tuesday's performance was a major relief for the southpaw, as he'd previously struggled mightily against the division rivals this season while allowing 16 earned runs on 18 hits over 12 innings. Tuesday marked the third time in his last four starts Yarbrough managed to not issue a walk, and it's just the second time since the beginning of July he's managed to pitch at least six innings. The 29-year-old now owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 104:23 K:BB over 134 innings and tentatively lines up for a rematch with Boston on Monday.