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Howard (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Howard spent a month and a half on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a right oblique strain just before the All-Star break. However, he made four rehab appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis and allowed two hits and two walks while striking out six in 4.2 scoreless innings.

The Cubs selected Effross' contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Effross has appeared in 23 games for Triple-A Iowa this season, posting a 3.64 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 42 innings. Having never pitched in the majors, the righty will likely be eased into things with low-leverage relief work, or perhaps a spot start if necessary.

Jackson was optioned by the Dodgers on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Jackson pitched well enough in his second start of the year Friday against the Rockies, allowing on run over 4.2 innings of work, but he'll head to the minors nonetheless. Edwin Uceta will take his spot on the roster, giving the Dodgers and extra bullpen arm, but Jackson could return once rosters expand in September.

Uceta was recalled by the Dodgers on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Uceta has bounced between the majors and Triple-A Oklahoma City throughout the season, throwing exactly 20.1 innings at both levels. He hasn't been good at either location, posting a 6.20 ERA in Triple-A and a 6.64 ERA in the majors, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage innings while he remains with the team. Andre Jackson was optioned in a corresponding move.

The Mariners recalled Mills from Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Mills rejoins the Mariners just a day after being optioned to Tacoma. Having posted a 10.03 ERA in 11.2 big-league innings this season, the righty figures to pitch in nothing but the lowest-leverage situations during his latest stint with Seattle.

The Mariners placed Misiewicz on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left forearm strain, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

The lefty last pitched Monday, when he walked a batter in a scoreless inning and showed no sign of injury. Details about the severity of Misiewicz's forearm strain and how long he might be sidelined should become clear in the next few days.

Yacabonis' contract was selected by the Mariners on Saturday.

Yacabonis rejoined the Mariners on a minor-league deal during the offseason, but he began the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Tacoma. The right-hander was effective across 24 appearances (one start) in the minors with a 1.72 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 31.1 innings, and he'll now join Seattle's bullpen as a low-leverage reliever.

Gallegos secured his 22nd hold in a win over the Pirates on Friday despite allowing an earned run on three hits over one inning.

Gallegos created some trouble for himself by allowing a run on a Colin Moran single before recording an out. However, he bounced back to retire the next two batters and then was blessed with some good fortune when Moran was thrown out at the plate to end the frame. The right-hander did see a six-appearance scoreless streak snapped with Friday's stumble, but he still sports a 3.11 ERA and 0.90 WHIP alongside a 10.2 K/9 and a career-high holds tally.

Ramirez (0-2) was charged with the loss in an extra-innings defeat at the hands of the Royals on Friday, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit over one inning. He struck out one.

Charged with preserving a 6-6 tie when he entered in the 12th inning, Ramirez retired the first two hitters he faced before surrendering a go-ahead two-run home run to Edward Olivares that would prove to be the difference in the contest. The stumble snapped a brief three-outing scoreless streak for Ramirez, who was notably making his fourth appearance in seven days Friday.

Andriese, who fired a scoreless seventh inning in an extra-innings loss to the Royals on Friday, has logged two perfect frames during which he's recorded two strikeouts since joining the Mariners on Aug. 22.

The veteran's pair of outings have unfolded the last two nights, with Andriese shining in each. The right-hander brings plenty of starting and long-relief experience to the table, which could make him a serviceable asset for manager Scott Servais in the Mariners' playoff push down the stretch.