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King (hand) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, manager Aaron Boone said that King saw a hand specialist Tuesday and he will continue to not throw for about another week. The right-hander's move to the 60-day IL means he won't be able to be activated until at least Sept. 3, though it's not yet clear if his arm will be fully ready at that point.

The Yankees optioned Abreu to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

The righty appeared in one game after being called up July 10, striking out one and walking two in 1.2 scoreless, hitless innings. Overall this season, Abreu has posted a 1.88 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 14.1 big-league innings. Now, he returns to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for newly acquired reliever Clay Holmes.

The Athletics optioned Moll to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

The lefty has appeared in three games for the Athletics, throwing 2.2 scoreless frames with two strikeouts and three walks. Moll returns to the minors to clear a spot for the newly acquired Andrew Chafin, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him back with the big-league club at some point this season.

Sborz was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.

Players typically miss three days while on paternity leave. If that's the case with Sborz, he'll be back for Friday's game against Seattle. Jason Martin was recalled in a corresponding move.

The Twins placed Taylor (finger) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

A left middle finger sprain shortened the southpaw's outing Monday and will sideline him at least until August 5. It remains to be seen what impact this injury will have on the trade market for Rogers, as he was one of the top relievers considered available before the deadline. He has a 3.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season, although those numbers would be much prettier if not for a three-hit, four-run inning July 11 against Detroit. Beau Burrows was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Andriese (hamstring) threw off a mound Monday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Cora didn't specify whether Andriese completed a full bullpen session, but the fact that the right-hander has advanced from throwing off flat ground is seemingly a positive sign as he continues his recovery from a right hamstring injury. Once he's able to face hitters in live batting practice, Andriese should head out on a brief minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining Boston's bullpen.

The Tigers reinstated Fulmer (neck) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

As expected, Fulmer returns for Tuesday's series opener in Minnesota after fully recovering from a neck strain, which has sidelined him since June 27. The starter-turned reliever has posted a 4.05 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 40 innings of work this season, recording six saves and four holds while blowing a pair of saves. He figures to rejoin Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero as Detroit's top high-leverage relief options.

Anderson (elbow) fired a perfect inning for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate on Monday, recording two strikeouts.

So far, so good for Anderson, albeit against a very low level of competition, in his first two rehab appearances. Per Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network, Anderson's rehab will be moved to Triple-A Durham beginning Thursday. Assuming all continues to go well in the minors, the right-hander should remain on track to be activated sometime in the first half of August.

Swanson fired two scoreless innings in a win over the Astros on Monday, allowing no hits and one walk.

Swanson's pair of strong frames ended up being integral to the comeback win, as he bought the Mariners some time after the Astros had racked up eight runs through the first five innings. The 27-year-old has been dominant when called upon this season, with Tuesday's effort whittling his ERA and WHIP down to 0.49 and 0.82, respectively, across 14 appearances.

The Orioles promoted Rom from High-A Aberdeen to Double-A Bowie on Tuesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Rom will move up a rung on the minor-league ladder after submitting a 2.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 73:17 K:BB in 67.2 innings. The 21-year-old lefty was part of the Orioles' 2018 draft class, which also included one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball in first-round selection Grayson Rodriguez.