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Elder was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Elder spent a week in the minors but will rejoin Atlanta's bullpen to provide assistance during Saturday's nightcap. He should be available as a multi-inning reliever after he posted a 5.48 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in 21.1 innings over his first five appearances (four starts) in the big leagues.

Muller was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Muller started Saturday's matinee and allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings to earn the win. In spite of his strong performance, he'll be sent down to make room on the active roster for Bryce Elder, who should be available out of the bullpen for the second game.

Miley (shoulder) will make a fourth rehab start sometime next week, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Miley will throw a bullpen Sunday and will require at least one more appearance in the minors following the throwing session. The southpaw allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in 4.2 innings during Wednesday's start at Triple-A Iowa and will likely be considered to rejoin the Cubs' rotation following his next rehab outing.

McCullers (forearm) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

McCullers suffered a setback in his recovery from a flexor tendon strain during the offseason but will make his 2022 debut as the starter during Saturday's game against the Athletics. The right-hander made four starts during his recent rehab assignment and tossed 86 pitches over five innings during his most recent outing, so he's unlikely to face any significant restrictions Saturday.

Greene (shoulder) played catch in the outfield ahead of Saturday's game against the Cubs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Greene landed on the injured list last week due to a right shoulder strain and doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but he isn't expected to require surgery after he underwent several tests. The right-hander will need to ramp up his throwing intensity before he's in the mix to rejoin the Reds' rotation.

Quantrill (9-5) allowed just one hit and struck out seven over seven shutout innings to earn the win Friday over the Blue Jays.

Quantrill put in his best start of the season Friday, with the lone blemish on his line being a Vladimir Guerrero double in the fourth inning. Across his last six starts, Quantrill has kept opponents off the board three times, posting a 2.80 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through 35.1 innings in that span. The 27-year-old right-hander owns a 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 86:35 K:BB through 130 innings across 22 starts overall. He's projected for a favorable home start versus the Tigers next week.

Wells (oblique) played catch on the field ahead of Saturday's game against the Rays, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Wells has been unavailable since the end of July due to a Grade 1 oblique strain, but he's been cleared to throw off flat ground. It seems likely that he'll spend more than the minimum of 15 days on the injured list, and it's not yet clear when he'll be in the mix to return to game action.

Clevinger (4-4) earned the win over Washington on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out three batters over five innings.

Though he gave up only three hits -- none for extra bases -- in the contest, Clevinger struggled with his control, issuing a season-high four walks and hitting a batter. That resulted in the righty tossing 94 pitches and staying in the game for only five innings, thus keeping him from notching a quality start. Nonetheless, Clevinger capitalized on the Padres' eight runs over the fourth and fifth frames to finish with his second victory in his past three starts. Clevinger's return from Tommy John surgery has been mostly successful, as he's recorded a respectable 3.47 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 70 innings. However, a career-low 8.4 K/9 reduces his appeal a bit in fantasy.

Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to serve as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Anderson will start the second game of Saturday's twin bill, but his designation as the 27th man signals that he'll likely head back to the minors following the start. Over 21 major-league starts this year, he's posted a 5.11 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 105.2 innings.

Muller was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Muller's call-up was expected since he'll start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Miami. He's posted a 3.27 ERA, 122:27 K:BB and 1.10 WHIP in 99 innings over 17 starts in the minors this year, but it's not yet clear whether he'll have a chance to remain in Atlanta's rotation beyond Saturday's start. His status may hinge on the availability of Max Fried (concussion), who is currently on the 7-day injured list but could be ready to go when first eligible Monday.