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Parker has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 UCL sprain in his left elbow and is likely to undergo Tommy John surgery, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

A full Tommy John repair could sideline Parker until 2028, though he would have a chance to make it back late in the 2027 season if all goes well. The left-hander has collected a 6.58 ERA and 34:13 K:BB over 39.2 innings out of the Washington bullpen this season. Parker is slated for arbitration eligibility for the first time this coming offseason, though he could be a non-tender candidate.

The Rangers recalled Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Collyer will give the Rangers' bullpen a fresh arm after the club used five pitchers in Monday's win over the Guardians. The 25-year-old was unscored upon in his first 11 outings earlier this season but was sent to Round Rock after posting an 8.59 ERA and 7:10 K:BB over his last seven outings.

The Rangers designated Paddack for assignment Tuesday.

It appears Paddack's stint with the Rangers will end after just one day. He was signed to a major-league contract Monday before giving up two runs over four innings in a bulk-relief appearance versus the Guardians. Paddack is a safe bet to pass through waivers and elect free agency.

Miles could serve as the Blue Jays' primary pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Mets, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Patrick Corbin had previously been listed as the scheduled starter, but he's been moved to the bullpen. Miles' last six appearances have come as a traditional reliever, but he's made a handful of traditional starts or bulk-relief appearances this season and could get stretched back out. The 25-year-old holds a 3.00 ERA and 50:16 K:BB over 51 innings for Toronto.

The Orioles are awaiting MRI results on Akin's left elbow, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Akin was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow discomfort, and he was sent for imaging to make sure he's not dealing with something more serious. The Orioles should have more on the lefty's condition later this week.

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

Shugart had a 3.25 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:9 K:BB across his first 27.2 innings of the season, but he's being demoted Tuesday after surrendering three runs in both of his past two outings. The right-hander could get another look in the big-league bullpen later in the season, but for now he'll cede his roster spot to Lou Trivino.

The Phillies selected Trivino's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

The veteran right-hander gave up just two earned runs with an 8:5 K:BB across nine regular-season innings for the Phillies last season, and he'll now get another look in the big-league bullpen after making a couple appearances with Baltimore earlier this year. Trivino was dominant in 22 outings for Lehigh Valley with a 1.27 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB over 28.1 innings.

The Cardinals activated Fernandez (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Fernandez has been shelved for all of June due to with lower-back pain, but he's ready to go after making four rehab appearances with Triple-A Memphis. The righty reliever has been terrific in his brief time with the Cardinals this season, putting up a 1.86 ERA and 17:5 K:BB over 9.2 frames.

The Cardinals placed Stanek on the paternity leave list Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Stanek will likely miss the entire three-game series in Atlanta before rejoining the St. Louis bullpen this weekend at Wrigley Field versus the Cubs. Ryan Fernandez (back) has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list to absorb Stanek's roster spot.

Zastryzny (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Zastryzny has yet to make an appearance for the Brewers this season due to recurring shoulder and intercostal problems. Facing hitters is a big step for the lefty, and he could be cleared for a rehab assignment if things go smoothly.