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Fujinami will operate as an opener for the Athletics on Tuesday versus the Rays, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Fujinami will get the ball first Tuesday ahead of Hogan Harris, who's expected to be the primary pitcher for Oakland's second contest of its series with Tampa Bay. Fujinami has rattled off three straight scoreless appearances out of the bullpen, allowing one run while walking five batters and striking two over three innings. He'll look to keep up his recent success as the Athletics attempt to extend their six-game win streak.

The Blue Jays placed Cimber on the paternity list Tuesday.

Cimber is allowed to be away from the team for three days while he spends time with his family. Bowden Francis was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to replace Cimber in Toronto's bullpen.

Toronto recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Francis will return to the Blue Jays' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's series opener in Baltimore. The 27-year-old right-hander tossed 2.2 innings of one-run ball earlier this month against the Twins. It was his lone appearance so far this season at the MLB level.

The Rangers recalled Bradford from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Bradford will start for the Rangers on Tuesday against the Angels, marking the 25-year-old lefty's third start in the majors this season. Bradford holds a 7.20 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 10 innings with Texas and just threw eight innings in a minor-league game Friday, so he likely will be on a relatively low pitch count Tuesday. Owen White was also recalled to provide multiple innings out of the bullpen, and Yerry Rodriguez and Cole Ragans were both optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in corresponding moves.

The Rangers recalled White from Double-A Frisco on Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

The 23-year-old righty holds a 3.54 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 53.1 frames across 11 starts in Double-A, but he will work out of the Rangers' bullpen as a multi-inning reliever. Joining him in the big leagues will be Cody Bradford, moving Cole Ragans and Yerry Rodriguez down to Triple-A Round Rock.

Texas optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez has allowed two earned runs in 5.1 innings of work this season out of the Rangers' bullpen. The 25-year-old right-hander should get another shot soon enough.

Tate (forearm/elbow) will restart a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Tate had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment due to a stress reaction in his right elbow, an injury which he says was a result of the buildup from his flexor strain, the issue which first sent him to the injury list. The reliever has been out all season.

Brieske's (elbow) rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Brieske fared well in his two appearances with High-A West Michigan, throwing two scoreless innings while striking out two batters and walking one. He'll pitch an inning during Toledo's game Tuesday and will likely make a few additional rehab appearances before rejoining the Tigers.

White was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

White is taking Garrett Hill's spot in the bullpen. The right-hander's first appearance will be his major-league debut.

Hill was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Hill threw 2.2 innings in Monday's win over Atlanta, so he wasn't going to be available to pitch for a day or two. Brendan White is taking his spot in the bullpen.