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The Orioles optioned Wynns to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

With Pedro Severino apparently healthy again after battling an illness that left him unavailable for Friday's win over the Red Sox, there was no need for the Orioles to carry Wynns any longer as the backup catcher behind Chance Sisco. The Orioles recalled reliever Tanner Scott from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday.

Murphy's solid offensive season continued in Friday's win, with his multi-hit effort pushing his average in July to .316. The veteran backstop has continued to display his penchant for timely hitting during the current month as well, as he now has four RBI over his last five games. For the season, Murphy boasts a .908 OPS over 56 plate appearances with men on base.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Sanchez played all nine innings in Friday's series-opening 8-2 win over the Rockies but had a rough day both at the plate and behind the dish. He finished 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored and was charged with catcher's interference in the fifth inning, bringing Sanchez's error total up to 12 for the season. Austin Romine will fill in for him Saturday, but expect Sanchez to resume catching duties in the series finale Sunday.

Gallagher is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Cleveland.

Gallagher has alternated starts over the last five games and that trend continues Friday with Meibrys Viloria starting behind the plate. It's not fully clear how playing time will be divided following the departure of Martin Maldonado via trade, but the 26-year-old Gallagher figures to see increased opportunities, regardless.

Garver is not in the lineup Friday against Oakland.

Garver had started five of the last seven games behind the plate. Jason Castro gets the nod for Friday's contest.

Wynns was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Wynns was optioned to Triple-A in early June but returns to the majors with Pedro Severino battling an illness. Wynns seems likely to be shipped back to the minors once Severino is clear of the issue.

Wynns was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Wynns was optioned to Triple-A in early June but returns to the majors with Pedro Severino battling an illness. Wynns seems likely to be shipped back to the minors once Severino is clear of the issue.

Chu (oblique) was placed on the 7-day IL at Double-A Akron with a left oblique strain.

This will leave Logan Ice to handle the full-time catching duties while Chu recovers. Prior to the injury, the two backstops were spending relatively equal time behind the plate. In 60 games with Double-A Akron, the 25-year-old Chu is slashing .229/.290/.327 with five home runs and 25 RBI across 210 plate appearances.

Trevino (quadriceps) is 7-for-21 with a double and a home run for Triple-A Nashville since being activated off the 7-day injured list last week.

Trevino landed on the IL in mid-May with a quad issue and had an 11-game rehab assignment with the AZL Rangers before returning to Triple-A. The 26-year-old has a .256/.300/.372 slash line in 33 games for the Sounds this season.

Garver went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win versus Oakland on Thursday.

With the Twins up by one run after seven innings, Garver provided a bit of insurance by launching a 426-foot blast to center field leading off the eighth. The home run was his fourth in only 31 at-bats in July and 16th overall in 172 at-bats this season. In comparison, he slugged only seven long balls in 302 at-bats last year.