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The Nationals recalled Machado from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

He'll rejoin the big-league bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Victor Arano (shoulder), who was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over 43.1 innings with the Nationals on the season, Machado has logged a 4.57 ERA and 1.43 WHIP to go with one win and two holds.

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

Medina was sent packing so that the Mets could clear room on the 28-man active roster for Carlos Carrasco (oblique), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in advance of his start Sunday against the Nationals. During his three-day stint in the majors, Medina's lone appearance came in the Mets' 7-1 loss Saturday, when he recorded just one out and surrendered five runs (four earned) on five hits and one walk.

Jansen blew the save during Saturday's 2-1 win against the Marlins, allowing one run on two hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning.

Jansen entered in the ninth inning to protect a 1-0 lead and immediately faltered, surrendering three straight baserunners prior to recording an out. A Jerar Encarnacion sacrifice fly brought in the tying run and the 34-year-old recorded an additional out before he was removed following a lengthy delay due to an injury to the home plate umpire. Jansen has now surrendered five runs in three innings across his last four appearances and has suffered two blown saves in the process, increasing his ERA from 3.04 to 3.75.

The Rockies recalled Blach from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

He'll be designated as the Rockies' 29th man for Sunday's doubleheader with the Reds, meaning he'll likely be returned to Triple-A immediately after the twin bill. Blach has previously made 19 appearances (one start) for Colorado in 2022, accruing a 6.46 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 39 innings.

The Reds recalled Moreta from Triple-A Louisville ahead of Sunday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

Moreta is being designated as the Reds' 29th man for the doubleheader and will be available out of the bullpen for either contest before likely heading back to Triple-A on Monday. Over his 31.2 innings in the big leagues this season, Moreta has posted a 5.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB.

Mantiply (2-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to pick up the loss to Milwaukee on Saturday.

Arizona's bullpen collectively blew this game, but it was Mantiply that served up a 428-foot, two-run home run to Tyrone Taylor in the 10th inning. The left-hander was a well-deserving All Star for a strong first half, but he's fallen on rough times the last two weeks, during which he's allowed eight runs (seven earned) and two homers over 4.2 innings. "At this point, I kind of recently feel like a liability a little bit," Mantiply told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "It's tough to swallow." Arizona manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Mantiply as a reliever that could get save opportunities, but it sounds like his confidence has been shaken.

Littell (2-2) earned the win Saturday over the Phillies, retiring the only batter he faced in the contest.

Littell was in the right place at the right time for the win. Scott Alexander allowed the Phillies to tie the score in the sixth inning, but Littell stranded Jean Segura on second base and the Giants retook the lead in their half of the frame. Since returning from an oblique injury, Littell has given up two runs across 8.2 innings through eight appearances, adding one save and one hold in that span. He's posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB through 39 innings overall, mainly serving in a middle-relief role.

Rogers earned a save against Arizona on Saturday, striking out two batters in a perfect 10th inning.

Devin Williams got the ninth inning with the score tied, and he kept Arizona off the scoreboard to send the game to an extra frame. After Milwaukee scored twice in the top of the 10th, Rogers shut down the Diamondbacks in the bottom of the inning to record his 30th save of the campaign. The lefty reliever hasn't given up an earned run in any of his past eight outings and has notched a pair of saves and a pair of wins over that span. Williams is still the primary candidate for save chances out of the Brewers' bullpen, but Rogers is clearly the preferred option when Williams is unavailable or used in other ways.

Ferguson will start Sunday's game against the Padres as the opener, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Chances are, the lefty Ferguson will only pitch an inning or two before giving way to right-hander Ryan Pepiot. Ferguson has not worked more than 1.1 innings in any appearance this season.

Manaea (7-8) took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, surrendering eight runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 4.1 innings.

Manaea was in trouble from the get-go, falling behind 2-0 after two batters on a home run by Trea Turner. That was one of three long balls the southpaw gave up in the game, the last of which -- a Justin Turner two-run bomb in the fifth inning -- sent him to the showers. Manaea has been hit hard in each of his past two starts, giving up a combined 14 runs and 19 hits over 8.1 frames. His season ERA is up to 5.27, which is on pace to be the worst of his career.