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The Mariners optioned Santos to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The Mariners had high hopes that a finally healthy Santos could be a weapon in their bullpen this season, but he has struggled mightily, posting a 5.14 ERA and ugly 0:8 K:BB over seven innings. Will Klein is absorbing his spot in the Seattle bullpen.

The Rangers released Chargois on Tuesday.

The veteran reliever had been torched for 14 runs (10 earned) over 4.2 innings with Triple-A Round Rock. Chargois holds a 2.73 ERA over parts of the previous four seasons at the major-league level, so he should be able to find an opportunity with another organization quickly.

Vesia earned a hold against Colorado on Tuesday, walking one batter in a scoreless inning.

Vesia entered in the eighth inning and walked Ryan McMahon on seven pitches to begin his outing, but he needed only four more pitches to get out of the frame, as he induced a groundball double play and a flyout to the next two batters. The lefty reliever has been a key high-leverage part of Los Angeles' bullpen, racking up five holds and one save over 10 appearances. Vesia has posted a 14:6 K:BB along with a 2.70 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 10 innings this season.

The Mets optioned Kranick to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Kranick was unscored upon in his first six relief appearances this season but allowed two runs over 1.2 frames in Tuesday's game versus the Twins. The Mets have not yet placed Jose Siri (leg) on the 10-day injured list, so Kranick could be recalled once that move is officially made.

The Mets recalled Hagenman from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, Hagenman is set to serve as the bulk reliever in Wednesday's game in Minnesota in what will be his major-league debut. The 28-year-old has allowed 11 runs (eight earned) across 10.1 innings this season with Syracuse. The Mets are likely to option Hagenman back to Syracuse following Wednesday's contest.

Brazoban will serve as the Mets' opening pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Brazoban will be making his first career start after permitting just one run with a 9:2 K:BB over his first 11.1 innings this season out of the season. He'll likely be tasked with covering no more than three innings before giving way to Justin Hagenman, who will serve as the Mets' bulk reliever Wednesday.

The Cardinals optioned Munoz to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

He had pitched each of the last two days, so the Cardinals are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm in Matt Svanson, who was called up from Memphis. Munoz yielded three runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 2.2 innings during his brief time with the big club.

The Cardinals recalled Svanson from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Svanson, 26, allowed one run with a 4:2 K:BB over his first 5.2 innings with Memphis this season. The right-hander is pegged for low-leverage relief and will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

Atlanta optioned Thompson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Thompson retired all seven batters he faced during a relief appearance Tuesday, but he will clear out to make room on the roster for the return of Spencer Strider (elbow). The 31-year-old Thompson could get another look when the big club needs a reliever capable of eating some innings.

Clase picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing a hit and striking out a batter without a walk.

Clase was able to work around a one-out base hit to log his second save of the year. He bounced back with a stress-free outing after allowing five runs in his last four innings. It's been a struggle in the early going, but Tuesday's showing is a step in the right direction for Clase, who should only continue to get better.