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The Yankees optioned Abreu to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

The righty appeared in one game after being called up July 10, striking out one and walking two in 1.2 scoreless, hitless innings. Overall this season, Abreu has posted a 1.88 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 14.1 big-league innings. Now, he returns to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for newly acquired reliever Clay Holmes.

The Athletics optioned Moll to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

The lefty has appeared in three games for the Athletics, throwing 2.2 scoreless frames with two strikeouts and three walks. Moll returns to the minors to clear a spot for the newly acquired Andrew Chafin, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him back with the big-league club at some point this season.

The Cubs recalled Abbott from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The righty has pitched 11.1 innings of relief for the Cubs this season, posting a 6.35 ERA with eight strikeouts and seven walks across his five appearances. It's unclear what the intended role is for Abbott, who has been starting in Triple-A but has only worked as a reliever at the big-league level.

Sborz was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.

Players typically miss three days while on paternity leave. If that's the case with Sborz, he'll be back for Friday's game against Seattle. Jason Martin was recalled in a corresponding move.

The Cubs optioned Thompson to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thompson struck out two in a scoreless inning Monday. The righty has appeared in 27 games for the Cubs this season, posting a 2.21 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 40.2 innings of work. Kyle Ryan was recalled from Iowa in a corresponding move Tuesday.

Hammer was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Hammer landed on the COVID-19 IL on July 20. He wound up spending just seven days off the active roster, which indicates he most likely never tested positive for the virus. The right-hander has not appeared in a big-league game since mid-June, but he did not allow an earned run in either of his two one-inning outings this season.

The Twins placed Taylor (finger) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

A left middle finger sprain shortened the southpaw's outing Monday and will sideline him at least until August 5. It remains to be seen what impact this injury will have on the trade market for Rogers, as he was one of the top relievers considered available before the deadline. He has a 3.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season, although those numbers would be much prettier if not for a three-hit, four-run inning July 11 against Detroit. Beau Burrows was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.

Perdomo was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Perdomo appeared in three games after being called up July 17, allowing one run and striking out six in 2.2 innings of work. His 6.46 ERA in 2021 doesn't exactly merit a return to the Brewers, but injuries in the bullpen could certainly give him another opportunity before the season ends. Devin Williams (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move Tuesday.

Williams (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

The changeup specialist ultimately missed the minimum amount of time after landing on the injured list July 17 with elbow soreness. Before the injury, Williams had held opponents scoreless in six consecutive appearances and 14 of his last 15. On the season, the righty has 15 holds in 18 opportunities as one of Milwaukee's top high-leverage relief options.

Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that Hernandez (quadriceps) will face hitters in a live batting practice session at the team's spring training facility in Jupiter, Fla., Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Hernandez was able to complete bullpen sessions last week without incident, so he'll move on to the next phase of his rehab from a strained right quad. If he steers clear of any setbacks while throwing live BP, Hernandez could then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 26-year-old right-hander has made just two starts for the big club this season, as he previously missed two months of action with right biceps tendon inflammation.