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San Diego recalled Castillo from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Castillo missed the first several weeks of the 2023 season due to a shoulder injury and had struggled to an 8.44 ERA in 16 innings at the Triple-A level, but the Padres need fresh options in their bullpen for this final stretch of games before the All-Star break.

Tapia was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Tapia was roughed up in his lone appearance during his most recent stint in the majors. The Padres are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm.

Sims picked up the save in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Nationals, striking out two in a scoreless inning.

After Daniel Duarte allowed the first two Nationals to reach in the ninth inning, Sims came in to shut the door, striking out a pair to leave the tying run in the on-deck circle. It's the first save in three chances this year for Sims -- Alexis Diaz was unavailable after pitching in the Reds' previous two contests. While he won't be overtaking Diaz for the closing job, the 29-year-old Sims appears to be the next man up in Cincinnati's pen. He's pitched to a 3.31 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP and 42:18 K:BB across 32.2 innings this season.

San Francisco activated Alexander (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Alexander will return to the Giants' bullpen Tuesday against the Mariners after missing exactly 15 days with a left hamstring strain. The 33-year-old southpaw carries a 3.52 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB in 23 innings this season.

The Cubs selected Palencia's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Acquired from the Athletics two years ago in the Andrew Chafin trade, Palencia has posted a 6.83 ERA and 36:16 K:BB over 29 innings this season between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa. The 23-year-old has a big arm and had been unscored upon in five of his last six appearances with Iowa, boasting an 11:2 K:BB in 5.2 innings over that stretch.

Boxberger (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. It doesn't change Boxberger's timetable, as he'll be eligible to return at the start of the second half. Whether he is activated at that time isn't clear.

Reyes was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

DJ Stewart has been selected from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding roster move. Reyes, 26, allowed five earned runs over 7.1 innings (six appearances) earlier this season with New York and has also struggled to a 6.97 ERA in 41.1 frames at Triple-A.

The Mets optioned Brigham to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Brigham was charged with three earned runs while recording only one out in his last appearance Sunday versus the Giants. He holds a 5.16 ERA in 29.2 major-league innings this year.

Soriano was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Soriano will replace Andrew Nardi (triceps) in the Marlins' bullpen ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. Soriano, 24, has registered a 1.98 ERA and 9:5 K:BB in 13.2 major-league innings this year.

Nardi was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left triceps inflammation, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

This is a fairly significant blow to the Marlins, as Nardi has been a workhorse in the bullpen this year while delivering a sharp 3.19 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 48:11 K:BB in 41 appearances covering 36.2 innings. The 24-year-old southpaw will be sidelined through at least July 19.