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Jimenez allowed three runs in an inning of work during Wednesday's win over the Twins. He gave up three hits and a walk while striking out two.

The Tigers prevailed 17-14, so no one really pitched well in this one, and that includes Jimenez. The righty now has a 7.07 ERA this season, and he's clearly fallen behind the likes of Jose Cisnero, Michael Fulmer and Gregory Soto in the Detroit bullpen. That gives Jimenez very little fantasy value unless injuries or trades open up a bigger opportunity later in the year. Even then, the 26-year-old is unlikely to become a trustworthy option anytime soon.

Fairbanks is dealing with a shoulder issue after his appearance Wednesday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fairbanks came on to pitch in the 10th inning and was charged with the loss after allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit. His shoulder issue is the bigger concern, though the team did not share specific details regarding the injury Thursday. Fairbanks has intermittently served as the team's closer, as he's managed five saves to go along with 37 strikeouts across 31 innings on the campaign.

Barnes earned his 23rd save of the season Wednesday, picking up one strikeout in his inning of work.

Barnes hit Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to open the seventh inning but rebounded to fan Randal Grichuk before inducing a double-play ball from Santiago Espinal to close out the nightcap of the doubleheader. Barnes has now strung together seven consecutive outings without allowing an earned run, dropping his ERA to 2.30 on the year. He owns a sparkling 0.81 WHIP in 43 innings overall this season, and opponents are hitting just .164 against the 31-year-old.

Wantz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Wantz was promoted for his major-league debut in early July and made four appearances for the Halos, allowing three runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and three walks over 5.1 innings. He'll return to Salt Lake, where he has a 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB across 25.2 innings this season.

The Yankees acquired King (shoulder) and outfielder Joey Gallo from the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Glenn Otto, second baseman Ezequiel Duran, shortstop Josh Smith and outfielder Trevor Hauver, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

King has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen in parts of two major-league seasons. Prior to his landing on the injured list July 6, he had managed a 3.52 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 40 strikeouts across 46 innings. He was regularly relied upon to pitch multiple innings and could fill a similar role in New York once he is able to return.

Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Lawrence surrendered six runs and walked six batters over his past four appearances, and he'll head back to the minors. The 26-year-old has a 7.16 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 17:17 K:BB across 16.1 innings this season.

Pruitt and Bryan De La Cruz were traded from the Astros to the Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for Yimi Garcia, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Astros earlier in the day, but he was instead shipped to Miami rather than being exposed to the waiver wire. The right-hander appeared in only two games for Houston this season and allowed two runs on three hits with a strikeout and zero walks over 2.2 innings.

Gilbreath will start Wednesday's game against the Angels, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Scheduled starter Chi Chi Gonzalez (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, so Gilbreath will be called upon to start a bullpen game. The 25-year-old has a 6.27 ERA over 18.2 innings this season and figures to cover a frame or two versus the Halos.

Mlodzinski (shoulder) is expected to throw off the slope of the mound this week, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Mlodzinski was removed from a game at High-A Greensboro on July 10 after he experienced stiffness in his right shoulder, and he was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list July 12. However, the right-hander resumed throwing last week, and he'll take another step in his recovery once he resumes mound work.

Santiago (suspension) fired two innings in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on four hits and a walk.

The veteran southpaw made his return after the completion of his 10-game MLB suspension. Santiago was put right back to work in the multi-inning role he's typically been deployed in this season and should be set for regular long-relief work again moving forward.