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The Mariners optioned Kowar to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Kowar had allowed four runs over 2.1 innings covering his last three relief appearances. He'll head to Tacoma for now but could get another opportunity in the Seattle bullpen later on this season.

The Mariners selected Lao's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Lao was removed from the 40-man roster earlier this season after making one relief appearance, but he's earned his way back on with a 1.37 ERA over his last five outings at Tacoma. The 26-year-old will likely be used in low-leverage spots.

The Phillies designated Walker for assignment Tuesday.

The left-hander has been at Triple-A Lehigh Valley since being acquired from the Blue Jays in May, but Walker will lose his place on the Phillies' 40-man roster without getting a look in the majors. He made 23 relief appearances at Lehigh Valley and had a 4.50 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB across 26 innings.

The Astros recalled VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

VanWey has a 6.23 ERA and 5:3 K:BB over 8.2 frames during his time with the big club this season. He's absorbing the 26-man active roster spot vacated by Tayler Scott, who was designated for assignment.

The Phillies optioned Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

The right-hander was promoted Monday and will return to Lehigh Valley after giving up three runs over an inning against the Mariners in his MLB debut. Jose Alvarado (suspension) was reinstated to round out Philadelphia's active roster.

The Astros designated Scott for assignment Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Scott was bludgeoned for five runs over 1.2 innings in his lone appearance after the Tigers called him up Monday. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Logan VanWey.

The Phillies reinstated Alvarado (suspension) from the restricted list Tuesday.

The left-hander has been sidelined since mid-May after being handed an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test, but he'll rejoin the Phillies for the closing stretch of the regular season. Alvarado was part of the closing mix prior to the suspension with seven saves and a 2.70 ERA, but Jhoan Duran is now locked in as Philadelphia's closer. Due to the suspension, Alvarado won't be eligible to pitch in the playoffs this season.

The White Sox recalled Peguero from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Peguero has made one appearance for the White Sox since they claimed him off waivers from the Brewers earlier this month, yielding one run over 1.2 innings. He'll work in middle relief.

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White evidently suffered the injury in a relief appearance in Monday's 13-9 win over Atlanta, during which he allowed four runs while recording just one out. The White Sox haven't provided a timeline for his return from the IL.

The Red Sox recalled Bernardino from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

The Red Sox are swapping left-handed relievers, with Jovani Moran heading back to Worcester and Bernardino rejoining the big club. Bernardino has collected a 3.09 ERA but a less appetizing 36:22 K:BB over 43.2 innings with Boston this season.