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The Rangers optioned Boushley to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Boushley will head back to the minors to make room on Texas' pitching staff for new acquisition Merrill Kelly. Boushley gave up three runs in 5.1 innings during his most recent stint in the big leagues, giving him a 5.05 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP through 35.2 innings on the season.

The Rangers optioned Latz to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

After giving up three runs (two earned) in 1.1 innings during Texas' loss to Seattle on Thursday, Latz will be sent back to Triple-A to help make room for new additions Danny Coulombe and Phil Maton. Despite his latest outing, Latz still owns a 3.23 ERA through 55.2 innings with Texas this year, making him a safe bet to return to Arlington at some point down the line.

Rodriguez will serve as the Giants' new closer, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Rodriguez has been utterly dominant in 44 appearances out of the San Francisco bullpen this season, posting a 1.20 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 62:9 K:BB over 45 innings as a first-time All-Star. With Camilo Doval shipped to the Yankees on Thursday, Rodriguez is poised to take over the ninth, with one-time closer Ryan Walker remaining in a setup role.

The Dodgers placed Yates on the 15-day injured list Friday due to lower back pain, retroactive to July 29.

Yates hasn't made an appearance since this past Saturday against the Red Sox, and that absence was due to a back injury. He's been a steady presence out of the Dodgers' bullpen this season and has a 4.31 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 13 holds, two saves and a 44:12 K:BB across 31.1 innings. The Dodgers were able to bolster their bullpen depth by acquiring Brock Stewart and Paul Gervase from the Twins and Rays, respectively, earlier this week.

The Cardinals recalled Munoz from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Munoz, Andre Granillo and Ryan Fernandez will all join the Cardinals' bullpen following the departures of Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton and Steven Matz. The 25-year-old Munoz has struggled quite a bit in the majors, posting a 6.65 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 89.1 career innings between Miami and St. Louis.

The Cardinals recalled Granillo from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Granillo will be joined on the trip to the majors by Ryan Fernandez and Roddery Munoz, all of whom will act as replacements for Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz and Phil Maton in the Cardinals' bullpen. Granillo has found quite a bit of success in the majors so far, posting a 2.38 ERA and 1.06 WHIP through 11.1 frames. He'll presumably slide in as a middle reliever.

The Cardinals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

After trading away Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz and Phil Maton before Thursday's trade deadline, the Cardinals will bring up Fernandez, Andre Granillo and Roddery Munoz to fill the holes in their bullpen. Fernandez, 27, has surrendered 11 runs in only 8.2 innings with the Cardinals this season, but he owns a 3.12 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 34.2 frames at Triple-A.

The Angels optioned Bachman to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

The 25-year-old righty will be pushed off the 26-man roster in order to clear space in the Halos' bullpen for the newly acquired Andrew Chafin. Bachman owns a 5.02 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 14.1 innings in the majors this season but could still return to Anaheim later in the year as bullpen depth.

The Rays optioned Rock to Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Rock was summoned to the majors Thursday and allowed two hits and no walks while striking out five across three scoreless innings during the Rays' 7-4 loss to the Yankees. He'll head back to Triple-A, where he has started in 15 of 20 games and has a 4.63 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 71:33 K:BB across 81.2 innings.

The Mariners placed Thornton on the 15-day injured list Friday with a torn left Achilles.

Thornton left Thursday's game against the Rangers on a cart, and imaging confirmed Friday that the right-hander tore his Achilles tendon. The diagnosis will put an early end to his season, and he'll finish 2025 with a 4.68 ERA and 1.30 WHIP alongside a 32:14 K:BB through 42.1 innings. The 31-year-old will likely miss the vast majority of the 2026 season as well.