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Boston optioned Robertson to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

The 25-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Dodgers on Tuesday evening -- along with Justin Hagenman -- in exchange for Enrique Hernandez. Robertson should get an opportunity in the Red Sox bullpen at some point down the stretch.

Scott will serve as Oakland's opening pitcher in Tuesday's game against the Giants.

After being claimed off waivers from Boston last week, Scott made his first two appearances with Oakland out of the bullpen. The 31-year-old will now get the chance to make his first start as a member of the Athletics, though he's unlikely to pitch more than an inning or two before giving way to Ken Waldichuk, who is expected to serve as a bulk reliever.

Boston acquired Hagenman and Nick Robertson from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for Enrique Hernandez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Hagenman, a 23rd-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft out of Penn State, had registered a sharp 2.78 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 60:11 K:BB through 55 innings this season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Dodgers in Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old right-hander could make his MLB debut with the Red Sox at some point before the end of the 2023 campaign.

Boston acquired Robertson and Justin Hagenman from the Dodgers in exchange for Enrique Hernandez on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Robertson has struggled to a 6.10 ERA in nine relief appearances this season at the MLB level, but he boasts a 2.54 ERA and 42:9 K:BB in 28.1 innings of work at Triple-A. The 25-year-old right-hander could maybe get some high-leverage looks with the Red Sox down the stretch, though it's unclear yet whether he'll report directly to Boston or head to its Triple-A affiliate in Worcester.

Howard was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Howard had a disastrous appearance last month with the Rangers but has pitched well in the minors this season after recovering from a lat strain. He figures to be used in low-leverage situations.

Speas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Speas impressed in his major-league debut but was then knocked around in his next two appearances. Spencer Howard will take his spot in the bullpen.

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Smith holds a 6.59 ERA in 10 relief appearances with Oakland this season. He's clearing out to make room for Angel Felipe's return from paternity leave.

Felipe was activated from the paternity leave list Tuesday.

Felipe has pitched well during his brief time with the Athletics this season, allowing just one run over 6.1 innings. He should occupy a middle-relief role.

The Red Sox activated Schreiber (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

In what will be his first appearance for Boston since May 15, Schreiber will serve as the team's opening pitcher in Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Schreiber is unlikely to work more than an inning or two before giving way to Nick Pivetta, who is expected to serve as the team's primary pitcher out of the bullpen.

Bradford will not start for the Rangers on Tuesday in Houston as initially reported.

Bradford could wind up going multiple innings as a bulk reliever, but the Rangers have opted to open with Yerry Rodriguez. The Astros will be going with a traditional starter in J.P. France.