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White Sox general manager Rick Hahn indicated pitching prospect Carlos Rodon won't be called up during September, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

"It just wasn’t right time in [Rodon's] development to bring him to the big leagues and and ask him to get big league hitters out," Hahn said. Rodon was the third overall pick in the June draft, but was thought to be one of the closest players to the majors. The club could still bring Rodon up during the month, but it seems unlikely given Hahn's comments. 

Mariners pitcher James Paxton is coming back up to the majors Tuesday.

Paxton was temporarily demoted to the minors in order to make room on the active roster. With September call-ups active, the club brought him back up. Paxton has a 1.83 ERA over 39 1/3 innings.

The White Sox purchased the contract of outfielder Michael Taylor from Triple-A Charlotte Tuesday, one of seven roster moves made as part of September roster expansion.

The team also announced the recall of pitchers Chris Bassitt, Scott Carroll and Eric Surkam, outfielder Jordan Danks, catcher Josh Phegley and infielder Marcus Semien . 

Indians pitcher Corey Kluber couldn't make it through the third inning in Monday's loss, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings while striking out two and surrendering three home runs in his team's 12-1 defeat against the Tigers.

Kluber (13-9) had a rare off performance Monday, giving up as many home runs as he had surrendered in his previous 11 starts combined. The dud ends his streak of quality starts at eight games. Kluber owns a 2.72 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 215:46 K:BB ratio in 195 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the White Sox Saturday.

Athletics pitcher Jason Hammel earned a win Monday, giving up one earned run on three hits and one walk in eight innings while striking out five in his team's 6-1 victory over the Mariners.

Hammel (10-10) gave up just three hits in an outing for the second straight start, and like in his previous game, gave up a solo home run for the opposition's only scoring on the starter. He owns a 3.58 ERA and 136:42 K:BB ratio in 155 2/3 innings. Hammel is scheduled to face the Astros Sunday.

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker came up big for the team Monday, giving up just one earned run on six hits and two walks in six innings while striking out five in his team's 6-1 loss to the A's.

Walker was called upon to start the second inning after starter Chris Young couldn't make it out of the first, and his first appearance back in the big leagues went exceedingly well, with Walker throwing 61 of his 89 pitches for strikes. He could be a contender to make a few starts in September. Walker owns a 3.00 ERA and 19:15 K:BB ratio in 21 innings.

Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman took a loss Monday, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks in 7 1/3 innings and striking out seven in his team's 6-4 defeat against the Twins.

Gausman (7-7) was tagged for three runs in the sixth inning, and the Twins were able to score the team's other three runs in the eighth. It's the first time in his last three starts that Gausman has lasted more than five innings. He owns a 3.93 ERA and 66:31 K:BB ratio in 89 1/3 innings. The pitcher is scheduled to face the Rays Saturday.

Rays pitcher Drew Smyly wasn't a factor in Monday's decision, giving up two earned runs on three hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven in his team's 4-3, 10-inning win over the Red Sox.

Smyly served up an RBI double in the top of the third inning before his team delivered three runs of support in the bottom half of the third. He then gave up a solo home run in the fourth and later watched his offense take him off the hook in the eighth. Smyly owns a 3.31 ERA and 125:40 K:BB ratio in 147 innings. He's scheduled to face the Orioles Saturday.

Mariners pitcher Erasmo Ramirez is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. Ramirez -- along with Taijuan Walker -- will pitch long relief for the final month of the season, per MLB.com.

The Mariners announced their September callups on Monday. The following players were promoted from the minors: Corey Hart, Justin Smoak, Stefen Romero, Humberto Quintero, Taijuan Walker and Lucas Luetge, Carson Smith. Additionally, Willie Bloomquist was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.