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  • Pierson Ohl RP | COL

    Twins' Pierson Ohl: Promoted Tuesday

    The Twins recalled Ohl from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

    Minnesota lists Ohl as its starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox in what will be the right-hander's MLB debut. Ohl has worked as both a starter and reliever across three minor-league levels this season and has a 2.17 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 79:10 K:BB over 66.1 innings.

  • Padres' Stephen Kolek: Sent down to El Paso

    The Padres optioned Kolek to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

    Kolek will lose his place in San Diego's rotation in favor of Ryan Bergert, who was recalled to start Tuesday's game against the Mets. Kolek has surrendered five earned runs in 11.2 innings across two starts since the All-Star break, but he figures to have a good chance to make another start for the Padres before the end of the season.

  • Padres' Ryan Bergert: Promoted for start

    The Padres recalled Bergert from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

    Bergert has made 10 appearances (six starts) for the Padres this season, posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.14 WHIP to go with a 30:14 K:BB over 31.2 frames. The 25-year-old will make his seventh start of the season Tuesday against a Mets offense that owns a .713 OPS since the All-Star break, and he'll replace Stephen Kolek in the Friars' rotation.

  • Orioles' Juaron Watts-Brown: Shipped to Baltimore

    Watts-Brown was acquired by the Orioles from the Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for reliever Seranthony Dominguez, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    The right-hander was a third-round pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft and is being shipped out at the deadline in order to improve the bullpen. Watts-Brown has made 11 starts at the Double-A level this season and has a 3.48 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 53:26 K:BB across 52.1 innings.

  • Easton Lucas RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Easton Lucas: Demoted after loss

    Lucas (3-3) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo after being charged with the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. He gave up four runs on four hits with two walks and one strikeout over 2.2 innings.

    It was a long day for Toronto's pitching staff, which surrendered 16 runs on 19 hits, including four homers. It was the fifth start in six MLB appearances this year for Lucas, who has a 6.66 ERA and 23:12 K:BB across 24.1 innings. Paxton Schultz was called up to provide bullpen help for Tuesday's nightcap.

  • Rich Hill SP | KC

    Royals' Rich Hill: Designated for assignment

    The Royals designated Hill for assignment Tuesday.

    Hill made two starts for Kansas City and really struggled in the second one Monday versus Atlanta, walking six while allowing four runs over four innings. The 45-year-old southpaw will likely pass through waivers unclaimed, at which point he must decide whether to pitch at Triple-A Omaha or become a free agent.

  • Richard Fitts SP | STL

    Red Sox's Richard Fitts: Demoted after another rough start

    The Red Sox optioned Fitts to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

    Fitts lasted only four innings in Monday's loss to the Twins and has consistently struggled to pitch deep into games for Boston. The Red Sox have not revealed who will take Fitts' spot in the rotation, but it seems likely that it will be someone they acquire before Thursday's trade deadline.

  • Alex Cobb SP | DET

    Tigers' Alex Cobb: Resuming rehab assignment

    Cobb (hip) will resume a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Tuesday, broadcaster Dan Hasty reports.

    Cobb made three previous rehab starts from late May to mid-June but had to be pulled off the rehab assignment due to renewed soreness in both hips. The veteran right-hander will attempt to make it back to the Tigers at some point during the final two months of the season, but it's no safe bet that it will happen.

  • Astros' Lance McCullers: Not ready for mound work

    The Astros announced Monday that McCullers (finger) has resumed playing catch, but he has yet to begin throwing off a mound, Matthew Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Though McCullers isn't expected to be in line for an extended absence after landing on the 15-day injured list a week ago due to a blister on his pitching hand, he doesn't appear to be on pace to be activated when first eligible next Monday. McCullers is one of seven Astros starters currently on the IL, but Houston should get some reinforcement for its rotation soon since four of those pitchers are in the midst of rehab assignments.

  • Keeler Morfe SP | BAL

    Orioles' Keeler Morfe: Makes return from IL

    Single-A Delmarva reinstated Morfe (finger) from its 7-day injured list Sunday.

    Morfe is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against Lynchburg in what will be his first appearance for Delmarva since April 18. The 19-year-old was shelved for more than three months due to a right ring finger sprain, but he was cleared to rejoin the Delmarva rotation after turning in a 2.84 ERA and 1.89 WHIP while striking out 12 over 6.1 innings across three rehab outings in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

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