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Jimenez worked two scoreless innings in Saturday's win over the Twins, allowing two hits and striking out one.

Jimenez has now appeared in back-to-back games after previously not pitching since Aug. 6. He tossed 2.2 scoreless innings in the two most recent outings and could slowly be gaining some confidence from manager Brad Ausmus, who said he'd use the 22-year-old in low-leverage situations until he earns more high-pressure work.

The Tigers selected Ferrell's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

The Tigers designated Edward Mujica for assignment to clear a spot on the active and 40-man rosters for Ferrell. The right-hander will likely be ticketed for low-leverage work as he returns to the big club for the first time since 2015.

Smith (elbow) allowed a single and struck out two batters swinging during one inning in a rehabilitation appearance at Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.

This was Smith's third rehab outing, which had been scheduled for Friday but was delayed due to back tightness. It was the second straight scoreless outing for Smith, who may return at some point during September.

The Tigers will purchase Ferrell's contract from Triple-A Toledo prior to Sunday's game against the Twins, John Wagner of The Toledo Blade reports.

Detroit hasn't announced who will be sent out of the bullpen to make room for Ferrell, who had submitted a 2.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 51 strikeouts over 46.2 innings with Toledo on the season. The 26-year-old will likely be slated for duties in the middle innings early on before potentially working his way into the Tigers' setup ranks.

Lopez will have his pitch counts monitored as he wraps up the 2017 season at the major-league level, Brian Sandalow of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The 23-year-old right-hander tossed 102 pitches over six innings in his initial start for the White Sox on Friday.

Lopez has wipeout stuff that can lead to a lot of strikeouts, which in turn leads to higher pitch counts. It's on him to become more efficient, figuring out ways to get contact earlier in at-bats, but manager Rick Renteria doesn't want to take away from what Lopez does naturally. As Lopez gains more experience, Renteria hopes he can find a balance and pitch deep into games while maintaining his swing-and-miss stuff.

Belisle gave up a walkoff two-run homer to blow his third save of the season -- and first since he took over closing duties -- in Saturday's loss to Detroit.

Belisle had converted his first two save chances since taking over the closer role after Brandon Kintzler was traded. Belisle has been throwing well lately, as he had not allowed an earned run in his last 17.1 innings before Saturday. He'll likely retain the closer role in the near term as a result.

Manaea gave up six runs on six hits and one walk while recording just one out in Saturday's start against the Orioles.

This was one of the worst fantasy starts of the year by any pitcher, as Manaea got just one out and failed to record a strikeout. Manaea had a 3.68 ERA on July 16, but has since given up 20 runs over 19 innings, and at this point it's difficult to feel comfortable deploying him until he rights the ship. He lines up to pitch in Houston next weekend.

Leone notched his sixth hold of the season Saturday after allowing just one hit and striking out three Pirates over 1.2 innings.

The right-hander sits just one hold shy of his career high set in 2014 as a Mariner. Leone's 2.55 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 55 strikeouts over 52.1 innings this year have been a highlight for the Jays' troubled bullpen. He's thrived since moving into a high-leverage role in August, and Leone is worth adding in league's that value holds.

Alexander (3-3) was charged with his second blown save Saturday, but picked up the win after Melky Cabrera's two-run homer in the top of the eighth inning led the Royals to a 5-4 victory over the White Sox.

The 27-year-old owns an impressive 2.63 ERA through a career-high 34 games this season, but Alexander's performance has fallen off in recent weeks. In his last seven outings, the left-hander has surrendered five runs on 18 hits and two walks while blowing two saves.

Gomez signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners and was added to Triple-A Tacoma's roster, Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto reports.

He had a 2.16 ERA in 8.1 innings at Triple-A in the Brewers' organization, but recently elected to become a free agent and joined up with Seattle. Gomez worked as the Phillies' closer last year, but that was a unique set of circumstances. It's possible he could regain a big-league bullpen spot, but it would likely be in a low-leverage capacity.