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The Blue Jays designated Lawrence for assignment Wednesday.

Lawrence helped save the bullpen with 2.2 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox, but he's being sent packing after just one day on the active roster. Eric Lauer was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move and is expected to either start or serve as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's game against Boston.

Shaw signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday and was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.

He made his organizational debut Tuesday, recording one out while allowing one earned run on one hit and three walks in Tacoma's 5-4 loss to Las Vegas. The 37-year-old right-hander has a long track record of success as a setup man in the big leagues, but he made just five appearances in the majors in 2024 and struggled with the Reds in spring training and during the early part of the minor-league season at Triple-A Louisville before Cincinnati released him earlier this month.

The Dodgers optioned Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Sauer registered his first major-league victory Tuesday versus the Marlins, allowing one run over five frames in a bulk-relief role. His removal from the 26-man roster creates a spot for Tony Gonsolin (back), who was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start in Wednesday's game against Miami.

The Mariners designated Lao for assignment Wednesday.

The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Rhylan Thomas, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma. Lao allowed one unearned run with a 3:0 K:BB over a 1.2-inning relief appearance earlier this month in what was his major-league debut.

The Red Sox will place Bernardino on the bereavement list prior to Wednesday's game in Toronto, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

It will be the corresponding move for Lucas Giolito (hamstring), who will come off the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's contest. By rule, Bernardino will miss the next 3-to-7 games.

The Astros placed Abreu on the paternity list Wednesday.

Abreu will be away from the Astros for between one and three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. He'll temporarily cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander AJ Blubaugh, who was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of his first MLB start Wednesday against the Tigers.

Miller threw a scoreless inning during Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Padres, allowing one hit and striking out two.

The 27-year-old replaced Logan Webb in the sixth inning while facing a 5-4 deficit. Miller allowed a single while racking up a season-high mark in strikeouts and throwing 11 of his 18 pitches for strikes. The left-hander has surrendered only one run over 12 appearances this season, while allowing just two hits over his last six. Miller owns a 0.90 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 9:6 K:BB in 10 innings thus far.

The Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Bowlan has turned in one scoreless appearance with the big club this season. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Noah Cameron, who is making a spot start Wednesday.

The Guardians acquired Festa from the Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

The right-hander had been signed to a minor-league deal with Texas, so he won't be part of Cleveland's 40-man roster and will be assigned to Triple-A Columbus as he moves on to his new organization. The 32-year-old righty has seen big-league action in five of the past six seasons, and it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually gets a call to the Cleveland bullpen after getting off to a strong start to the campaign in the minors. Over his nine appearances for Triple-A Round Rock, Festa didn't allow a run across 14.2 innings and struck out 20 while walking seven and allowing 10 hits.

Waddell will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Huascar Brazoban will draw his second start of the season Wednesday, but he'll serve as an opener and isn't expected to cover more than an inning or two before giving way to Waddell, who is set to make his first big-league appearance since 2021. The 30-year-old lefty has been impressive while pitching out of the rotation at Syracuse this season, logging a 1.54 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB in 23.1 innings.