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Taylor was identified as a close contact for COVID-19 and must quarantine, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Taylor spent a couple days on the virus-related injured list in the middle of August but didn't test positive for COVID-19. When he can rejoin the Red Sox will obviously depend on whether he produces a positive test this time around. Fellow relievers Matt Barnes and Martin Perez tested positive Monday.

Gallegos struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Reds on Monday.

Gallegos got the ninth-inning nod and wasted no time finishing off the 3-1 victory. It was his second save in August after going over three months since his first one on April 24. The 30-year-old righty is sporting a 3.02 ERA alongside a 74:15 K:BB through 65.2 innings. With Alex Reyes in the midst of a rough stretch, this may not be the last save Gallegos sees in 2021.

Colome allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over Detroit on Monday.

Colome found himself in a two-out jam after a single and his throwing error put runners on first and third. He managed to wiggle out and earn his third save in the last four days. He's now 10-for-16 in save opportunities with a 4.26 ERA through 50.2 innings. Colome has a secure grasp on the closer role with Taylor Rogers (finger) on the injured list and could continue seeing some ninth-inning work when he returns.

The Dodgers optioned White to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

White loses his roster spot after allowing three runs on six hits in 3.1 innings Sunday, an outing that raised his ERA to 3.49 in 38.2 innings this season. The righty has bounced back-and-forth between Triple-A and the big leagues for much of the season, and he figures to rejoin Los Angeles when a fifth starter is needed Sept. 7.

The Dodgers activated Phillips (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Phillips is back with in the Dodgers' bullpen after a right quadriceps strain sidelined him for 11 days. Now healthy, the righty should serve as an innings-eater in low-leverage situations going forward.

Miller's contract will be selected by the Pirates prior to Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Miller has struggled at the major-league level for several years now, as he owns a 7.15 ERA in 185 innings since the start of the 2016 season. He gave up seven runs on seven hits and five walks in just two innings of work for the Cubs earlier this season, but he's pitched well in 24.1 Triple-A innings this season, posting a 2.96 ERA and a 37.8 percent strikeout rate.

Naughton is scheduled to make his first major-league start Wednesday against the Yankees, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Naughton has two appearances as a reliever for the Halos this season and has given up one earned run over 5.1 frames, and he'll now receive his first MLB start in Wednesday's series finale. The 25-year-old delivered 4.1 innings of long relief after being promoted from Triple-A on Friday, so he should be able to provide decent length for the Angels if he's effective.

Barnes (COVID-19) tested positive for the virus Monday and will be out no fewer than 10 days, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The struggling closer will miss at least the first nine days of September, as dictated by MLB's health and safety protocols. Updates about Barnes' potential symptoms and expected return date should become available in the next week or so.

Barlow (finger) was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday.

Barlow wound up missing just the minimum 10 days while recovering from a blister. He recorded saves in two of his last three appearances before hitting the injured list, so it's possible he could return to the ninth inning going forward.

Alexy was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Alexy will be making his major-league debut to start Monday's game against the Rockies. He's only made three starts at the Triple-A level, though he does own a 1.84 ERA in those outings, a similar number to the 1.61 ERA he produced in seven starts and six relief appearances at Double-A Frisco earlier in the year.