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Sammons allowed five runs on four hits across 7.1 innings of relief in Monday's 8-4 loss to the Guardians. He walked one and struck out five.

With Jack Flaherty scratched from his Monday start as the Tigers look to trade him before Tuesday's deadline, the team turned to Beau Brieske as the opener instead, with Sammons used in a bulk role. The 29-year-old found some success in his MLB debut, though he was ultimately done in by three home runs, including a three-run shot by Bo Naylor. While it's a nice moment for Sammons, he's unlikely to have much fantasy impact as an unheralded rookie in Detroit's bullpen.

The Rays acquired Flynn from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Flynn will head to the Rays organization after producing a 4.95 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 50 strikeouts over 36.1 innings in 28 appearances out of the bullpen with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. The right-hander will likely report to Triple-A Durham, where he'll look to impress in order to get his first taste of the big leagues with Tampa Bay down the road.

Scott will serve as the Astros' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Pirates, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Scott will be making his first start in the majors since the 2023, when he opened one game apiece as a member of the Red Sox and Athletics. He'll likely pitch only one or two innings in what will be a bullpen game for the Astros after the team scratched scheduled starter Jake Bloss and dealt him to the Blue Jays shortly before first pitch. Across 45 outings this season, Scott has a 1.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB across 49.2 innings.

The Blue Jays recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Francis will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles. He threw 75 pitches in his last start with Buffalo on Wednesday and will be on normal rest, so Francis should be capable of handling a relatively typical starter's workload in Baltimore.

The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Rodriguez was needed for a 37-pitch relief appearance in the Blue Jays' 11-5 loss in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles, so he wasn't going to be available for at least a day or two. The Blue Jays will replace him with a fresh arm in Jose Cuas ahead of the second game of the twin bill.

The Blue Jays recalled Cuas from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Cuas will return to the big club and be available out of the bullpen for Monday's nightcap. In his three major-league outings since being claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on June 23, Cuas has allowed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings.

Harvey reported improvement with his back Monday and is considered day-to-day, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Harvey had to be removed from Sunday's appearance against the Cubs with lower-back spasms. He has not been placed on the injured list and looks to have avoided a serious injury. Harvey has yielded one run with a 2:4 K:BB over 2.2 innings since coming over to the Royals in a trade.

The Rangers recalled Garabito from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Garabito was sent down to Round Rock on Thursday to make room on the 26-man roster for Dane Dunning, but the former is eligible to return to the big club early since Jon Gray (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though Garabito will be deployed out of the bullpen in his return to the big club, he could be a candidate to eat innings Friday versus the Red Sox, when Gray's next turn through the rotation is scheduled to come up. Garabito has made eight starts across 11 outings in Triple-A this season, logging a 3.56 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 48 innings.

The White Sox recalled Peralta from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Peralta is taking the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Michael Kopech, who was traded to the Dodgers earlier Tuesday. The left-hander has covered six innings in the majors this season, permitting four runs.

Martin (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Martin has been on the injured list since July 5 with right elbow inflammation, but he's set to advance to the final phase of his recovery program if his upcoming bullpen session goes well. Assuming he escapes the workout no worse for the wear, Martin could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend. Martin owns a 3.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10 holds across 26.1 innings this season.