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Leone was designated for assignment by the Indians on Friday.

The veteran right-hander never found much consistency this season and had an 8.38 ERA and 1.97 WHIP while appearing in only 12 games. Leone could head to the team's alternate training site if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Hill was recalled from the alternate training site Friday.

Hill had a 3.95 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB over 13.2 innings before being demoted at the start of September, so it's not a surprise to see him back in the majors. Dominic Leone was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Gallegos was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain Friday.

Gallegos suffered the injury Thursday against the Tigers. It's not clear whether or not he'll be able to return for the final week of the season. He'd saved a career-high four games this season while posting a 3.97 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP in 11.1 innings prior to suffering the injury. Andrew Miller could wind up being the primary ninth-inning option in his absence. Nabil Crismatt was recalled in a corresponding move.

Lopez will start Saturday's game against the Tigers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old will rejoin the rotation this weekend with Dallas Keuchel (back) landing on the injured list. Lopez allowed seven runs (five earned) with a 10:6 K:BB over nine frames in his three starts after returning from the injured list in August before being demoted to the alternate training site. The right-hander should be a bit more stretched out now, but he's unlikely to receive multiple starts barring unforeseen circumstances.

Giles (forearm) was activated from the 45-day injured list Friday.

Giles made just two appearances this season before landing on the injured list with a strained flexor mass in his right forearm in late July. He avoided surgery, however, and has been throwing for nearly a month. He's expected to make his first appearance or two in a lower-leverage role, as the lack of minor-league baseball this season has prevented him from making any rehab appearances, but he'll likely return to the closer position before the end of the year.

Alzolay was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Friday.

Alzolay has struggled in his last two outings, though he still owns a solid 3.65 ERA in 12.1 innings on the year. Rex Brothers was recalled in a corresponding move.

Fairbanks (4-2) was charged with the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing an earned run on two hits and a walk over one inning. He struck out two.

It was an eventful 23-pitch outing for Fairbanks, who allowed a go-ahead RBI single to Rafael Devers that turned out to be the difference in the game. The 26-year-old right-hander saw his string of five straight scoreless efforts snapped with Thursday's stumble, and the earned run he surrendered was his first since Aug. 10, when he allowed two overall to these same Red Sox.

Alvarado (shoulder) was playing catch at Tropicana Field on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 25-year-old was shut down from throwing Aug. 19, but he's returned been cleared to resume playing catch. Alvarado was shifted to the 45-day injured list in early September and won't be able to return before the end of the regular season, but he could rejoin the team for a potential playoff run.

Smeltzer was recalled from Minnesota's alternate training site in St. Paul on Friday and added to the 28-man roster.

Smeltzer has thrown 16 innings for the Twins this season, making one start and six relief appearances, but he struggled with a 6.75 ERA. With five healthy starters in the rotation and Jake Odorizzi nearing a return, Smeltzer will be used more in middle and long relief than a starter or primary pitcher.

Brogdon was optioned to the alternate training site Friday.

The 25-year-old was promoted at the start of the week but did not see game action during his time with the team. Brogdon appeared in three games earlier this season and gave up five runs on four hits with three strikeouts and three walks over 2.2 innings.