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The Mets outrighted Melendez to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Melendez was designated for assignment Sunday. He lost his roster spot after hitting for an OPS of .665 in 144 plate appearances for the Mets.

The Mets outrighted Herget to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

The Mets designated Herget for assignment Sunday after he tossed a scoreless frame in the lone relief appearance with the club. After clearing waivers, Herget will stick around in the organization as bullpen depth at Syracuse rather than electing free agency.

The Cubs optioned Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Alcantara hit his first MLB home run after being called up from Triple-A on Monday, but he'll now head back to the minors in order to make room for new addition Tyrone Taylor. Alcantara has gone just 5-for-21 in the big leagues this season but owns a .905 OPS through 273 plate appearances at Iowa.

The Cubs designated Woodford for assignment Tuesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Woodford will cede his spot on the roster to right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn, who was acquired from the Angels on Monday. A journeyman at this stage of his career, Woodford has pitched to a 7.18 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB across 26.1 innings in the majors with the Brewers and Cubs this season.

Campusano isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona.

Campusano has put together a six-game hitting streak, but the Padres will keep him on the bench to begin Tuesday's contest. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties and bat seventh.

Chapman (abdomen) is scheduled to be evaluated by a specialist next week, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

MRI imaging confirmed Monday that Chapman suffered a core muscle injury, and manager Tony Vitello said Tuesday that the veteran third baseman may require surgery, per delos Santos. A timeline for Chapman's return will likely emerge following his doctor's visit, but he could be lost for the season if he goes under the knife.

Edwards is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Edwards' absence ends a run of 26 straight starts, during which he struggled to a .237/.321/.268 slash line with just two extra-base hits and five stolen bases. Javier Sanoja is handling the keystone Tuesday for Miami, which opens up the hot corner for Leo Jimenez.

The Rockies selected Mushinski from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Mushinski re-signed with the Rockies on a minor-league contract in March after being released a few days before. He has notched a 3.38 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a 46:17 K:BB through 48.0 innings at Triple-A during 2026. The lefty has not made an appearance in MLB since 2024, when he had a 6.55 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP across 11 innings.

Walker was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees due to right knee inflammation, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Walker has posted three consecutive multi-hit performances to begin the month of August, but he'll have to miss Tuesday's contest while he tends to his knee. Nelson Velazquez will start in right field in Walker's place and bat fourth.

Marsee (back) is starting in center field and batting sixth Tuesday against Atlanta.

The 25-year-old was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Mets due to back spasms, but he's good to go for Tuesday's series opener following Monday's team off day. Marsee has a .194/.293/.333 slash line with two doubles, a homer, three RBI and six runs in 14 games since the All-Star break.