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The Mets recalled Warren from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

The Mets returned Warren to Syracuse earlier Thursday after he worked as the 27th man for Wednesday's twin bill, but he'll end up sticking around with the big club a bit longer to help make up for the loss of Paul Blackburn (shoulder), Dedniel Nunez (elbow) and Blade Tidwell. Warren owns a 4.18 ERA and 1.28 WHIP through 32.1 innings in Triple-A but remains unscored upon through 3.1 frames with the Mets this year.

The Nationals optioned Loutos to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

Loutos allowed eight runs (six earned) over 4.1 innings during his six appearances with the Nationals, although most of that damage came in one disastrous outing versus the Dodgers. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for Andrew Chafin (hamstring), who was activated from the injured list.

The Nationals activated Chafin (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Chafin missed almost three weeks with a right hamstring strain but has been cleared to return after throwing a simulated game earlier this week. The lefty reliever will skip a rehab assignment and go directly back into the Nationals' bullpen.

The Mets placed Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right elbow sprain.

Nunez has done a nice job with the Mets since being recalled from Triple-A in late June, giving up two runs over six innings while striking out eight batters and logging two holds. However, he won't get another chance to pitch until after the All-Star break thanks to an elbow sprain that appeared following his last outing Wednesday. Paul Blackburn (shoulder) will move to the IL with Nunez, creating space for Justin Hagenman and Rico Garcia to join New York.

The Rockies recalled Agnos from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Agnos served as the Rockies' closer for a stretch earlier this season but was sent down after being scored upon in four straight outings. He appeared to get back on track at Albuquerque, permitting one run with a 4:1 K:BB in four frames. Agnos could re-enter the late-inning mix for the Rockies but is unlikely to be a frontrunner for saves right away.

The Rockies optioned Chivilli to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Chivilli yielded two runs while recording just two outs in Wednesday's loss to the Astros in what was his second appearance in as many days. Zach Agnos was called up from Triple-A to replace Chivilli on the 26-man active roster and will give the Rockies a fresh bullpen arm.

The Mets optioned Warren to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Warren will return to Triple-A after he was up with the Mets for just one day as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader with the Brewers. The right-handed reliever ended up going unused in both games of the twin bill.

The Brewers optioned Yoho to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

Yoho will return to Nashville after he was called up Wednesday to serve as the Brewers' 27th man for their doubleheader with the Mets. The right-handed reliever was used in the Brewers' 7-3 loss in the second game of the day, working 1.1 innings while striking out one and allowing one earned run on one hit and one walk.

The Reds optioned Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

After the second game of the Reds' series in Boston was suspended Tuesday due to rain, both teams were allotted a 27th man Wednesday for the resumption of the suspended game in addition to the contest scheduled for that day. Zulueta was summoned from Louisville to serve as the Reds' 27th man but went unused in both contests.

The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

Criswell will return to Worcester after he was called up to serve as the Red Sox's 27th man Wednesday while Boston and Cincinnati resumed a suspended game from Tuesday before playing the series finale. He was expected to work in bulk relief in the second game of the day, but the Red Sox used five other pitchers before Criswell was called upon to record the final five outs of their 8-4 win. He kept the Reds off the board and gave up two hits during his appearance, bringing his ERA and WHIP to 5.06 and 1.78, respectively, through 10.2 innings with the big club.