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Hummell was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Hummel earned another look at the big-league level by going 16-for-47 (.340) with a couple homers and eight RBI over his last 11 games with Reno. Hummel can catch and will take the roster spot of catcher Jose Herrera, but he has played only sparingly behind the plate this season and split his time between left field and the DH spot while with the big club earlier this season.

The Cubs activated Reyes, and he'll serve as Chicago's designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

After getting scooped up off waivers from the Guardians on Monday, Reyes was formally added to the 26-man active roster with the Cubs optioning Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old delivered a disappointing .604 OPS over 280 plate appearances with the Guardians this season, but the Cubs should give him a long look to see if the change of scenery can help him unlock the power production he delivered in past years.

Turner (abdomen) was activated from the injured list Tuesday.

Turner was expected to return to action Tuesday, and he will do just that. It's not yet known if he will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, but expect him to see regular action moving forward.

Harper hasnt regained as much flexibility in his surgically repaired left thumb as anticipated and isn't yet ready to face pitchers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

The last couple updates on Harper's status were relatively positive, but over the past few days, he seemingly hasn't responded as well to his workouts as the Phillies had hopd. In addition to waiting to get back into the batter's box, Harper will also have his throwing program cut back due to "some stiffness" in his right elbow. Though the latest development isn't a great one for Harper, interim manager Rob Thomson remains optimistic, saying that he has "no doubt" the reigning NL MVP will return at some point this season. If and when Harper does return, it may come as a designated hitter now that he's had his throwing program tabled for the time being.

The Yankees placed Carpenter (foot) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Carpenter's move to the IL was a foregone conclusion after the Yankees announced he suffered a fractured left foot in Monday's win over the Mariners. A timeline hasn't yet been established for Carpenter's return and will likely be contingent on whether he needs to undergo surgery to address the injury. Regardless, Carpenter looks to be at risk of missing most, if not all, of what's left of the 2022 season, making him a drop candidate in leagues where he's been rostered. Miguel Andujar was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Carpenter, who has hit .305 with 15 home runs, 37 RBI and 28 runs in 47 games after joining the Yankees in late May.

Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Reds.

Vogelbach will get a breather as the Mets face lefty Mike Minor on the mound Tuesday. Pete Alonso will slide over to designated hitter while Darin Ruf enters the lineup at first base and bats fifth.

The Cubs are expected to add Reyes to the 26-man active roster in advance of Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Chicago already seemingly cleared a spot on the roster for Reyes by optioning Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa following the Cubs' 6-3 win in the series opener Monday. Patrick Wisdom will likely take over as the regular first baseman in Schwindel's stead, while Reyes should fill the vacancy in the everyday lineup at designated hitter. Though Reyes slashed an uninspiring .213/.254/.350 over 280 plate appearances in the majors this season with the Guardians before being designated for assignment last weekend, he's still just 27 years old and posted OPS marks north of .770 in each of his first four big-league campaigns. The rebuilding Cubs should give Reyes every chance over the final two months of the season to prove he belongs in the team's long-term plans.

Stanton (Achilles) has resumed baseball activities, but a timeline for his return remains undetermined, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports.

Stanton is eligible to return from the IL, but it doesn't appear that he'll rejoin the Yankees immediately. The slugger hasn't played since July 23, so he may need a minor-league rehab stint if he doesn't return soon. Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently said that Stanton is "feeling good" and that he "continues to improve," per MLB.com.

Winker left Monday's game against the Yankees due to back spasms, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. He struck out in both of his plate appearances before departing.

Winker will likely be re-evaluated Tuesday to determine his availability moving forward. Jake Lamb and Kyle Lewis would be the primary candidates to pick up playing time in place of Winker in the short term, though Sam Haggerty would likely be the frontrunner to serve as Seattle's top left fielder if Winker requires a stint on the injured list and if Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is activated from the IL on Wednesday or Friday, as is anticipated.

Carpenter was diagnosed with a broken left foot after leaving Monday's game against Seattle, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

The injury is a devastating one for Carpenter, who had enjoyed a resurgence since joining the Yankees in late May while emerging as one of the team's top hitters. The Yankees likely won't have a timeline for Carpenter's return until a determination is made on whether or not he'll need surgery, but even if he's able to treat the fractured foot through rest and rehab, a trip to the injured list is all but guaranteed at this point.