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The Tigers placed Brieske on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right forearm soreness.

Though forearm soreness can often be a precursor to a more significant injury, the Tigers don't appear to be overly concerned about Brieske's move to the IL, which is retroactive to July 18. According to Matt Shepard of Bally Sports Detroit, manager A.J. Hinch said that the rookie won't be shut down from throwing while he's on the shelf and should only miss a couple of turns through the rotation. The right-hander had been on a roll prior to the injury, producing three consecutive quality starts prior to the All-Star break. Jose Cisnero was reinstated from the bereavement list Thursday and will replace Brieske on the active roster.

Hearn is scheduled to make a start or work as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen in Saturday's game in Oakland, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

The southpaw is getting a second straight turn through the rotation after he worked four innings and struck out seven while allowing four runs (two earned) in his return from Triple-A Round Rock on July 15 versus the Mariners. Hearn could be headed back to Round Rock or to the bullpen after Saturday's outing, as the Rangers plan to add Dane Dunning (ankle) back from the 15-day injured list and into the rotation next week in Seattle.

The Athletics recalled Logue from Triple-A Las Vegas to start the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Oakland is designating Logue as its 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll presumably be headed back to Las Vegas immediately after the spot start. Over his previous seven outings (six starts) with the Athletics this season, the rookie left-hander has compiled a 5.16 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 23:11 K:BB in 29.2 innings.

Mushinski (elbow) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Mushinski began a rehab assignment in early July and allowed seven runs in four innings over five minor-league appearances. However, he's back to full health and will rejoin the Astros' bullpen after Ryan Pressly (personal) was placed on the paternity list Thursday.

The Astros placed Pressly on the paternity list Thursday.

Pressly has struck out 17 in nine scoreless innings over his last eight appearances, but he'll spend some time away from the team following the birth of his daughter. Rafael Montero, Hector Neris and Ryne Stanek are candidates for closing duties over the next few days, while Parker Mushinski (elbow) will be activated to provide an additional arm in the bullpen.

Nittoli agreed with the Blue Jays on a minor-league contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Nittoli will continue his career with another American League East organization after opting out of his minor-league deal with the Yankees earlier this week. Though the 31-year-old is expected to report to the Blue Jays' top affiliate in Buffalo, he should have a clearer path to a promotion to the big-league bullpen if he continues to perform as well as he did with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to electing free agency. Over his 22 appearances for the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate spanning 36.2 innings, Nittoli turned in a 3.44 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 44:13 K:BB.

The Tigers placed Vest on the paternity list Thursday.

Though Vest was scheduled to go on paternity leave last Sunday, the Tigers didn't officially deactivate him since their game that day against Cleveland was postponed. Vest will now go on the list Thursday as the Tigers begin their second-half schedule, and he'll be able to spend up to three days away from the team. He'll be activated no later than Sunday, in advance of the Tigers' series finale with the Twins.

Hill was promoted from Triple-A Toledo to start Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Athletics.

The Tigers are designating Hill as their 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll presumably be moved off the 26-man active roster after making his third start of the season with the big club. The right-hander owns a 5.73 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with four strikeouts over 11 innings across his two outings in the big leagues.

Hall was named the International League Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Hall allowed one unearned run, four hits and five walks while striking out 18 in 10.2 innings over two starts for Triple-A Norfolk last week. While the control issues remain a concern -- he has a 5.5 BB/9 at the Triple-A level -- Hall has continued to show significant strikeout potential with a 15.1 K/9. Through 59 innings with Norfolk this year, he owns a 3.51 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 99:36 K:BB, with a 2.78 FIP that suggests he could make some improvements over the second half of the campaign.

Stewart (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Thursday.

Stewart should be nearing the finish line for his rehab program from May 2021 Tommy John surgery and will likely report to the Twins' extended spring training facility in Florida to complete his recovery. The 30-year-old right-hander saw big-league action in parts of four seasons between 2016 and 2019, logging a 6.05 ERA over 105.2 career innings.