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The Blue Jays optioned Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

With Paul Sewald reporting to the team, Estrada will head back to the minors after being with the team for 24 hours. Estrada has appeared in eight games out of the Toronto bullpen this season, posting a 5.54 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 9:10 K:BB across 13 innings.

The Athletics announced Friday that Sterner underwent right knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

Sterner underwent a "chondroplasty of the medial femoral condyle" and also received a PRP injection. The 29-year-old appeared in 46 games out of the Athletics' bullpen this season, logging a 6.12 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB across 42.2 innings. He hasn't pitched since July 17.

The White Sox designated Rock for assignment Friday.

With Chicago claiming Jake Rogers off waivers Friday, Rock loses his spot on the 40-man roster. Rock has appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the White Sox this season, posting a 3.48 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB across 10.1 innings. He's currently with Triple-A Charlotte.

The Orioles optioned Hiraldo to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

The 30-year-old right-hander has posted a 5.87 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB across 7.2 innings out of the Baltimore bullpen this season. He owns a 1.08 ERA and eight strikeouts over 8.1 innings at Triple-A in 2026.

The White Sox recalled Schweitzer from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Schweitzer is back with the big club in place of Tanner McDougal, who was sent back to Charlotte in a corresponding move. Schweitzer has appeared in 11 games out of the bullpen for the White Sox this season, posting a 2.78 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB across 22.2 innings.

The White Sox recalled Urquidy from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Acquired from the Pirates last month, Urquidy will get his first call-up to Chicago after the White Sox placed Davis Martin (finger) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Urquidy had been working as a full-time starter in the minors this season between the White Sox's and Pirates' Triple-A affiliates, pitching to a 3.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 79:20 K:BB in 95.2 innings. The 31-year-old righty will likely be called upon to pitch in bulk relief Friday in Detroit once opening pitcher Sean Newcomb exits the game.

Newcomb will start Friday's contest against the Tigers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Newcomb will take the mound first in what is expected to be a bullpen game for Chicago. The southpaw has not exceeded three innings in an appearance out of the bullpen this season, so he will likely not remain in the game long enough to qualify for a decision. Newcomb owns a 2.66 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 60 strikeouts over 64.1 innings in 44 appearances, including one start, so far in 2026.

Jansen delivered a perfect ninth inning Thursday to earn the save in a 3-0 win over the Guardians.

It was encouraging to see Jansen turn in a clean inning Thursday, after he had given up a run in two of his last three appearances. The veteran closer has now converted 15 of his 19 save chances this season, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 37:20 K:BB across 32.2 innings.

The Royals designated Morgan for assignment Thursday.

Morgan owns a 5.12 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across 19.1 innings in the majors this year but has been far more effective at Triple-A, posting a 1.40 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 25.2 frames. He'll now end up as the roster casualty necessary to clear space on the 40-man roster for Tony Gonsolin (elbow), who signed a major-league deal with Kansas City on Thursday.

Munoz struck out two in a clean ninth inning for the save Thursday against the Yankees.

Munoz made quick work of the Yankees on Thursday, landing eight of his 11 pitches for strikes. The star closer has been shaky at times in 2026, but he's been scored upon just twice since June 16 (19 outings). Through 43.2 innings, Munoz has a 3.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 69:17 K:BB with 21 saves in 27 opportunities.