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Gilbert's contract was selected from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

He logged a 3.44 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 50:19 K:BB in 52.1 innings working mostly as a starter at Triple-A, but it's possible he will just be deployed as a long reliever during his first big-league stint. The 27-year-old southpaw spent the first five seasons of his career pitching in the minors as part of the Phillies' organization before latching on with Arizona this year.

Axford was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an elbow injury, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

The team is not prepared to share a more specific injury designation, as more testing is required. Angel Perdomo was recalled to take Axford's place in the bullpen.

Perdomo was recalled from Triple-A Nashville prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

John Axford is headed to the injured list, so Perdomo will take his place in a low-leverage relief role. He has given up 11 earned runs (four home runs) in 15.1 MLB innings this season.

Phillips signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Tuesday and will join Triple-A Durham, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

The righty pitcher finds a home with the Rays just one day after being released by Baltimore. Phillips was unremarkable with Triple-A Norfolk this season, posting a 5.04 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 25 relief innings. That being said, the Rays' ability to turn unheralded minor leaguers into big-league weapons is well documented, so it will be interesting to see how Phillips' career progresses from here.

Stram (knee) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Strahm dominated during three rehab appearances, striking out seven while allowing one earned run on two hits and zero walks over 3.2 innings. He will assume a middle-relief role for San Diego down the stretch.

Llovera was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Llovera will rejoin the Philadelphia bullpen after elbow tendinitis forced Connor Brogdon to the injured list Tuesday. The 25-year-old righty has made two previous big-league appearances this season, allowing one run on two hits and three walks across three innings.

Brogdon was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow tendinitis, retroactive to July 31.

Brogdon last pitched Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits across 1.2 innings against the Nationals. The move to the injured list is retroactive to Saturday, leaving the right-hander eligible to be reinstated Aug. 10 against the Dodgers. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll need additional time to recover. Mauricio Llovera was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding roster move.

Howard (finger) will start Thursday's game against the Angels, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

It was unclear whether Howard would start or follow an opener as the bulk guy, but Tuesday's update confirmed the former. He'll make his Rangers debut after posting a 5.72 ERA and 31:17 K:BB in 28.1 games with the Phillies this season. Howard appeared in 11 games for Philadelphia, seven of which were starts.

Manager Kevin Cash said Feyereisen (biceps) will begin throwing off a mound soon, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Having been on the injured list since July 22, Feyereisen figures to require considerable mound work and possibly a rehab assignment before rejoining the Rays. The righty was scuffling before going on the IL, as he allowed five earned runs in his last five appearances after holding opponents scoreless in his previous 13 games.

Fairbanks (shoulder) threw Tuesday for the first time since landing on the injured list July 29, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The righty doesn't appear too close to being activated, as he still needs to progress to mound work and live bullpens before potentially heading out on a rehab assignment. More details about Fairbanks' progress and recovery should become available later in the week.