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The Diamondbacks reinstated Gurriel (thigh) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

As expected, Gurriel is back Tuesday after being out since July 18 due to a strained right abductor. He started a rehab stint with Triple-A Reno on Aug. 18 and played in eight games. The 32-year-old logged just three his in 28 at-bats along with three RBI and three walks. He's set to begin Tuesday's game against the Phillies on the bench, per Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv, and Gurriel may be competing for playing time in the future following the Diamondbacks' acquisition of Lars Nootbaar on Aug. 3.

Abrams (back) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Abrams was scratched from the lineup for Monday's series opener due to back tightness, but it was apparently a minor concern since he's back in the starting nine a day later. The 25-year-old was struggling at the plate to finish August, batting .106 (5-for-47) with a 32.1 percent strikeout rate in his last 12 games.

The Diamondbacks transferred Thompson (back) to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Thompson initially landed on the injured list Aug. 5 with a lower-back strain, so his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the regular season. Blake Walston (elbow) will return from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move to claim the open spot on Arizona's 40-man roster.

The Diamondbacks reinstated Walston (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Walston has been on the injured list all season while recovering from a Tommy John procedure he underwent last spring. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment Aug. 4 and has since given up four earned runs in 7.2 innings at Triple-A Reno. The 25-year-old lefty will join the D-backs' bullpen as a long reliever now that he's fully healthy, though he could still be developed as a starter in the future. Ryan Thompson (back) was placed on the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

Tovar isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Tovar will move to the bench for a second time in three games after recording just one hit and five strikeouts in his last 13 at-bats. Cole Carrigg will shift to shortstop to cover for Tovar while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak start across the outfield.

The Rockies recalled Castano from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Castano has logged a 3.92 ERA and 17:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings with the Rockies this season. The 27-year-old is likely to be used as a multi-inning reliever in Colorado.

The Rockies recalled Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Amador is 3-for-10 with one home run during his time with the Rockies this season and has slashed .264/.367/.428 with 11 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 94 contests with Albuquerque. The 23-year-old is capable of handling both middle-infield spots as well as left field.

The Cubs selected Murray's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Murray has put together a fine season at Iowa, slashing .294/.395/.500 with 16 home runs, nine stolen bases and a 69:110 BB:K over 118 games. He's primarily a corner infielder but can handle left field as well. Murray is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Tuesday versus the Brewers in his major-league debut.

The Cubs recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Ferguson has put in some quality work for the Cubs this season in posting a 3.45 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB over 15.2 innings. The 32-year-old will likely be used primarily in a middle-relief role.

The Brewers activated Romero (appendectomy) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Romero underwent an appendectomy in mid-July when he was still a member of the Cardinals organization. He's ready for his Brewers debut now after making two scoreless rehab appearances.