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Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Mejia clearly needed a reset, as he's allowed four or more earned runs in each of his last six starts, struggling to a 12.55 ERA and 2.11 WHIP over that stretch and raising his season ERA to 8.75. His spot in the rotation is due up Monday against Cincinnati, so Cleveland will have to call up a starter by then. For now, it's infielder Andres Gimenez who will take his place on the roster.

Littell was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Littell was sent down in late July after he gave up three runs in one inning against the Pirates, but he had tossed 6.1 scoreless frames across his six previous outings. He's posted a 3.44 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 34 innings with the Giants this year and will provide an extra arm out of the bullpen after outfielder Steven Duggar was sent down Saturday.

Menez cleared waivers Saturday and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Menez, who posted a 3.86 ERA and 15:3 K:BB in 14 innings with the Giants earlier this season, went unclaimed on waivers. He'll remain with Sacramento, where he's been since being optioned June 20.

Snead was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Snead made his first two major-league appearances at the end of July and allowed two hits and no walks while striking out three in 1.2 scoreless frames. He'll serve as a low-leverage relief option after left-hander Tim Mayza (elbow) was placed on the 10-day IL.

Thornton was added as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Boston.

Thornton should be able to give the Blue Jays length out of the bullpen if called upon in either contest, though he's unlikely to pitch in a high-leverage situation. In 39.1 major-league innings this season, he owns an unremarkable 4.58 ERA and 1.40 WHIP.

Chapman underwent an MRI on Saturday which showed no damage to his elbow ligament beyond typical wear and tear, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Chapman hit the injured list earlier in the day due to elbow inflammation, and it looks as if, for now, he isn't dealing with anything worse than that. The Yankees have yet to specify when he's expected to return, but it looks as though he'll have a chance at a relatively brief absence. Chad Green and Jonathan Loaisiga are tied for second on the team with three saves apiece and could be the top candidates for saves in his absence.

Warren (1-0) earned the win over the Dodgers on Friday, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit. He did not walk or strike out any batters.

The rookie right-hander was tasked with keeping an explosive Dodgers offense at bay late in the contest and succeeded impressively, allowing just an AJ Pollock single. Warren threw 19 of 28 pitches for strikes and registered his third scoreless outing through four big-league appearances. He has yielded only one earned run while posting a 5:0 K:BB across six innings overall.

Borucki was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Borucki rejoined the major-league bullpen in mid-July after he was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he posted a lackluster 7.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in six innings across seven relief appearances. The southpaw will attempt to right the ship against Triple-A competition.

Mayza was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Saturday.

Mayza tossed a scoreless inning against Cleveland on Thursday to earn his 12th hold of the season. However, he'll spend some time on the shelf due to his elbow injury. The Blue Jays reportedly aren't too concerned about the issue, and they're hopeful Mayza will return after a brief absence, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. Right-hander Patrick Murphy and left-hander Kirby Snead were among the pitchers who were recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

Yarbrough didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Orioles after allowing five runs on nine hits while striking out four across five innings.

Yarbrough has kept the walks in check all season long and hasn't handed more than two free passes in any outing thus far, but the excellent control he has displayed all year long hasn't been enough of late. He has given up five or more runs in three of his last four starts and owns a 5.51 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP across six starts since the beginning of July, a span in which he's also gone 2-1 with three straight no-decisions.