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Cantillo could be a candidate to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Daniel Espino in Saturday's game against the Twins,

Saturday would have been Gavin Williams' turn in the rotation, but the Guardians elected to push their ace back two days in the schedule so that he can pitch the series opener versus the division-leading White Sox. Espino will get the starting nod in Williams' stead, though he's expected to be limited to 1-to-2 innings before turning the game over to the bullpen. After most recently getting roughed up for four runs on three hits and five walks in just 2.1 innings in Monday's loss in Baltimore, Cantillo will be available on four days' rest and could pitch in relief for the first time all season. The Guardians also have Slade Cecconi on hand as another option to cover multiple innings out of the bullpen.

Rice isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Rice will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday after going 3-for-4 with a home run and two additional runs scored Friday. Paul Goldschmidt will start at first place in Rice's stead, and Aaron Judge will serve as New York's DH.

Espino will serve as the Guardians' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Twins in Minnesota, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Gavin Williams had been lined up to start Saturday, but the Guardians will instead push their ace back a couple days in the schedule so that he can make his next start Monday in the series opener versus the division-leading White Sox. Espino will thus be called upon to make his first MLB start Saturday, though he's pitched almost exclusively in relief both for the big club and at Triple-A Columbus this season and will likely be limited to a 1-to-2-inning appearance. Once Espino exits the game, Joey Cantillo could be called upon to pitch in bulk relief.

Torres isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Torres will step out of the lineup Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the series opener. Hao-Yu Lee will start at second base with Torres on the bench, and Colt Keith will work as the designated hitter.

McKinstry isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.

McKinstry will retreat to the bench Saturday after going just 3-for-20 across his first six games of September. Brett Callahan starts in right field, batting eighth.

Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Dingler will get a breather after snapping his power drought with a two-run home run during Friday's victory. Eduardo Valencia will fill in at catcher and bat fifth.

The Tigers recalled Sears from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Sears will come up from Toledo to make what will likely be a spot start Saturday against the Rockies in Detroit. The rookie owns a 2.01 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 44.2 innings in the minors this season but has allowed six earned runs in 12.1 frames with the Tigers.

The Tigers placed Montero on the paternity list Saturday.

Montero will be permitted to miss up to three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Andrew Sears was recalled in a corresponding move to start Saturday's game against the Rockies.

The Twins optioned Ross to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

The Twins promoted Ross from Triple-A when rosters expanded at the beginning of September, but he's since appeared in only three games and struck out three times in his four at-bats. He'll now return to the minors to make room for Emmanuel Rodriguez, who was recalled from St. Paul in a corresponding move.

The Twins recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Rodriguez is one of the top prospects in the Twins organization, and he's now earned his first promotion to the majors after slashing .262/.414/.500 with 11 homers, 32 RBI, 36 runs scored and 11 steals across 49 games at Triple-A. The 23-year-old doesn't have an obvious path to regular playing time in the majors, though he is capable of covering all three outfield positions. Ben Ross was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move.