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  • Freddy Tarnok RP | MIA

    Marlins' Freddy Tarnok: Sent back to Triple-A

    The Marlins optioned Tarnok to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

    Tarnok was with the big club over the weekend while Luke Bachar was on paternity leave, but Bachar has now returned to the Marlins to reclaim his spot in the bullpen. The right-handed Tarnok didn't make an appearance during his brief stint in the majors.

  • Lake Bachar RP | MIA

    Marlins' Lake Bachar: Returns from paternity leave

    The Marlins activated Bachar (personal) from the paternity list Monday.

    Bachar was away for the weekend series in Milwaukee to tend to more important matters but will rejoin the Marlins bullpen ahead of their series in St. Louis. Freddy Tarnok was sent down to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

  • Rob Zastryzny RP | MIL

    Brewers' Rob Zastryzny: Pulled off rehab assignment

    The Brewers returned Zastryzny from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Monday after he suffered a setback in his recovery from a rib injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

    Zastryzny made two rehab appearances with Nashville, yielding a total of four runs on four hits and two walks over 1.2 innings. The lefty has been out since late June with a rib stress reaction, and his return from the 15-day injured list doesn't appear to be imminent after he was unable to complete the rehab assignment. He's scheduled to undergo further imaging on his rib before the Brewers determine his next steps.

  • Craig Yoho RP | CLE

    Brewers' Craig Yoho: Getting another look in majors

    The Brewers recalled Yoho from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

    Yoho has permitted seven runs with a 5:7 K:BB over seven innings so far at the big-league level this season. However, the 25-year-old has given up only three earned runs all season at Nashville and remains one of the team's more promising young relief prospects. Yoho will be used in low-leverage situations for now.

  • Tim Herrin RP | CLE

    Guardians' Tim Herrin: Joining big-league bullpen

    The Guardians recalled Herrin from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

    Herrin will join the Cleveland bullpen in place of Emmanuel Clase (personal), who was placed on administrative leave through Aug. 31 due to his involvement in MLB's gambling investigation. Though the absence of Clase creates a void in the ninth inning, Herrin is likely to be used in middle relief initially rather than factoring into the mix for saves. The 28-year-old lefty has posted a 3.99 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 28:22 K:BB in 29.1 innings with the big club this season.

  • Orioles' Yaramil Hiraldo: Heading back to minors

    The Orioles optioned Hiraldo to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

    Hiraldo has made two scoreless relief appearances during his brief time in the majors this season. He's clearing out to make space on the active roster for Keegan Akin's (shoulder) return from the 15-day injured list.

  • Keegan Akin RP | BAL

    Orioles' Keegan Akin: Back from shoulder injury

    The Orioles activated Akin (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

    Akin missed a month of action with left shoulder inflammation but has been cleared to return after making three rehab appearances. The southpaw should see some high-leverage appearances in the Orioles bullpen, but he could be a candidate to get moved elsewhere ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

  • Trevor Stephan RP | CLE

    Guardians' Trevor Stephan: Restarts rehab assignment

    Stephan (elbow) resumed his rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus over the weekend, issuing one walk in a scoreless inning Friday.

    Stephan is in the midst of his second rehab assignment after the Guardians opted to extend his stay in the minors when his initial 30-day window expired shortly before the All-Star break. During the initial assignment, Stephan made eight appearances across stops with three affiliates and logged a 5.40 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 8.1 innings. Stephan has made two appearances for Columbus during his second assignment, with Friday's outing marking his first since the All-Star break. The right-hander will likely need to sharpen his command and pitch on consecutive days at Triple-A before the Guardians bring him back from the 60-day injured list.

  • Paul Sewald RP | ARI

    Guardians' Paul Sewald: Appears far away from return

    Sewald (shoulder) was diagnosed with a moderate teres major strain after undergoing an MRI over the All-Star break, MLB.com reports.

    Sewald was initially placed on the injured list July 15 due to a right shoulder strain, but the Guardians didn't offer up a timeline for his return. The fact that Sewald has been diagnosed with a moderate strain rather than a mild one suggests that he likely won't be in line for a brief stint on the shelf, and his absence could end up stretching into September. Prior to landing on the shelf, Sewald made 18 appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen and logged a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB in 15.1 innings.

  • Nick Anderson RP | ATH

    Rockies' Nick Anderson: Sent back to Triple-A

    The Rockies optioned Anderson to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

    Anderson will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen to right-hander Victor Vodnik (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list. After getting called up from Triple-A on Friday, Anderson made his Rockies debut in Saturday's 18-0 loss to Baltimore, serving up five earned runs on six hits over one inning of relief.

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