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The Mets optioned Curry to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Curry's latest stint in the majors lasted one day, and he threw 46 pitches while yielding two runs over 2.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the Brewers. His spot on the roster will be absorbed by Chris Devenski.

The Cubs activated Milner (appendectomy) from the 15-day injured list Friday and designated him for assignment, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Milner underwent an appendectomy two months ago and pitched well in 10.2 rehab innings, posting a 2.53 ERA and 9:2 K:BB. However, the Cubs determined they didn't have room on their active roster for the lefty specialist. He has just a 17.2 percent strikeout rate over the last two seasons, but Milner boasts a 3.54 ERA and 49 percent groundball rate over the last five seasons. The southpaw could clear waivers given his $3.75 million salary, but Milner should land on his feet elsewhere.

The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

After making just one appearance with Pittsburgh since being recalled Tuesday, Murdock will head back to the Triple-A squad. With Indianapolis, the 28-year-old has posted a 0-2 record, 4.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings this season. Pittsburgh recalled Evan Sisk to replace Murdock on the 26-man roster.

Pittsburgh recalled Sisk from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

The southpaw spent just over two weeks in Indianapolis before rejoining the Pirates in St. Louis for their series opener Friday. With the big-league club this season, the 29-year-old owns a 2.66 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 47:18 K:BB and five holds over 40.2 innings. Pittsburgh optioned Noah Murdock to Triple-A to clear a spot in the bullpen for Sisk.

Tong's recent turnaround with Triple-A Syracuse has made him a candidate to replace Robert Stock in the Mets' rotation when rosters expand in September, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Tong has struggled this season to maintain his extreme over-the-top arm angle while incorporating new pitches into his arsenal, primarily a cutter, but the 23-year-old right-hander may have finally figured things out. He's allowed one run or fewer in five of his last six starts for Syracuse, posting a 2.48 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB over 29 innings during that stretch. Stock will stay on turn Monday -- the final day of August -- for a road start against the Rays, but if Tong maintains or even improves on his current form when he takes the mound Saturday at Triple-A, his next start will likely come in the big leagues.

Suarez (elbow) could begin throwing off a mound Monday, MLB.com reports.

The right-hander threw on flat ground from 120 feet Thursday as he continues to recover from elbow inflammation. Suarez last pitched for Atlanta on June 19, so activation from the IL isn't imminent, but if he avoids any setbacks he could still boost the team's playoff push sometime in September.

Walker allowed two hits while striking out one in a scoreless inning during Thursday's 6-1 win over Arizona.

Walker struggled during his previous stint in the big leagues, but he was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and hasn't surrendered a run in any of his three appearances since. The 30-year-old right-hander has allowed four hits and one walk while striking out three in 3.2 innings over that three-game stretch. Overall, he owns a 6.60 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 22:16 K:BB across 30 innings with San Francisco this season.

Manaea (4-6) took the loss against the Brewers on Thursday, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Manaea was working with a slippery mound at rainy Citi Field on Thursday, failing to work at least six innings for the first time in his last seven starts. The left-hander coughed up six runs -- tying a season high -- and even gave up a season-worst eight knocks, including three extra-base hits. He'll look to bounce back in his next scheduled appearance against the Rays in pitcher-friendly Tampa Bay, where Manaea will carry a 4.55 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 120:40 K:BB over 122.2 innings.

O'Brien earned the save in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Orioles, allowing a hit while striking out one with no walks in a scoreless ninth inning.

It was a much-needed clean outing for O'Brien, since the closer had taken losses in both of his previous two appearances while allowing seven runs over just 1.2 innings. O'Brien is now 34-for-39 in save chances this season with a 3.95 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 54:23 K:BB across 54.2 innings.

The Diamondbacks optioned Jameson to Triple-A Reno following Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Cubs.

Jameson made one appearance after getting reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday. He allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk over two frames in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Cubs. Jose Cabrera was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move Thursday.