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The Brewers recalled Jay from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Milwaukee swooped in and traded for Jay shortly after the left-hander was designated for assignment by the Mets on July 17. With southpaw Bryan Hudson (oblique) heading to the injured list, Jay will join the 26-man roster. The 30-year-old surrendered four runs in 4.2 innings with the Mets but was much more effective at Triple-A for New York, holding a 2.40 ERA in 41.1 innings.

Grove (ribs) has pitched in three minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing one hit and issuing two walks while striking out three batters over three scoreless innings.

Grove was diagnosed with an intercostal strain in mid-June and began a rehab assignment with OKC on July 21. Given his results through three appearances, it's likely that the right-hander will return to the big-league club shortly. Grove had been working primarily out of the Dodgers' bullpen prior to his injury, posting a 5.06 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB over 37.1 frames while picking up four wins and six holds.

The Brewers placed Hudson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain.

Hudson has been a key piece for the Brewers this season, posting a 1.60 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 50.2 innings out of the bullpen. However, he'll be forced to miss at least two weeks with a strained oblique. Tyler Jay was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

The Cubs designated Tinoco for assignment Saturday.

Tinoco was traded to the Cubs on July 16 and threw four scoreless innings in relief for Chicago, but he'll yield his spots on the active 40-man rosters to make room for the recently acquired Nate Pearson. Assuming he clears waivers, Tinoco should remain in the Cubs organization.

Cave is out of the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Cave won't face southpaw Blake Snell in the matinee, with Hunter Goodman, Brenton Doyle and Kris Bryant filling the outfield from left to right. Cave could be back in the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Hayden Birdsong.

Blackmon is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.

With left-hander Blake Snell on the mound for the Giants in Game 1, Colorado has opted not to send out a single left-handed hitter for the matinee. While Blackmon should be expected back in the lineup for Game 2 against righty Hayden Birdsong, Blackmon will leave DH duties to Elias Diaz while Kris Bryant starts in right field in Game 1.

McMahon is out of the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.

With southpaw Blake Snell on the mound for the Giants in Game 1, the lefty-hitting McMahon will head to the bench. Aaron Schunk will bat ninth and play third base during the matinee, though McMahon should be back in the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Hayden Birdsong.

Pages is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Pages will give way to lefty-hitting James Outman in center field with the Astros starting righty Ronel Blanco. Pages had started in each of the Dodgers' first eight games coming out of the All-Star break, going 4-for-29 with five runs scored and three RBI.

The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Jacob has spent the entire season with El Paso, putting up a 5.59 ERA and 1.88 WHIP through 46.2 innings. Despite his lackluster performance, he'll be called upon to provide San Diego's bullpen with a fresh arm, replacing Adam Mazur on the active roster.

The Padres optioned Mazur to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Mazur only lasted 2.2 innings during his start Friday against Baltimore, allowing one earned run on two hits and two walks in the process. The Padres won't need to use a fifth starter for another two weeks, so they'll send down the struggling right-hander in favor of Alek Jacob, who will provide the bullpen with another fresh arm.