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Rangel did not factor into the decision Monday against the Nationals, allowing one run on five hits while striking out four over five innings.

After opener Tim Mayza allowed a run in the first, Rangel kept Washington's offense in check and provided valuable length for a Philadelphia pitching staff that has been searching for rotation stability. It was just the seventh major-league appearance of Rangel's career after being recalled earlier Monday. He also impressed in his only previous outing for the Phillies this season, striking out five batters across three innings of one-run relief. Given Philadelphia's need for starting depth, Rangel could earn another opportunity as a member of the rotation. He has posted a respectable 3.99 ERA and 73:27 K:BB across 70 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.

Phillips took a no-decision Monday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out four.

It was Phillips' finest showing as a starter this year, as he turned in his first quality start Monday. The 28-year-old right-hander also threw a season-high 89 pitches, suggesting he's just about fully stretched out and ready to handle a traditional starter's workload going forward. Phillips, who has a 3.09 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 49:30 K:BB over 58.1 innings, tentatively lines up to take at least one more turn through Miami's rotation in St. Louis over the weekend.

Klein will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher in Monday's game in Minnesota, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

He'll draw his second start of the season, but Klein is likely to be limited to an inning or two before left-hander Eric Lauer steps in to work in bulk relief. The 26-year-old righty has emerged as a key high-leverage arm out of the bullpen for the Dodgers this season, notching two wins, one save and 10 holds while pitching to a 2.37 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB in 30.1 innings.

Pagan (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

The Reds haven't disclosed which minor-league affiliate Pagan will join, but Goldsmith relays that the reliever's rehab assignment is expected to be brief. Pagan has been sidelined since early May with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Tony Santillan has pitched well lately as the Reds' closer, but Pagan should eventually reclaim his old gig once he's activated from the 15-day injured list.

The Dodgers optioned McDermott to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Brock Stewart (foot). McDermott has permitted two runs across 2.1 frames during his brief time in the majors this season.

The Dodgers activated Stewart (foot) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Stewart's recovery from a bone spur in his left foot took longer than initially expected, but he's ready to roll now after making four rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 34-year-old will likely pitch in the middle of games initially, but Stewart has the ability to eventually push for high-leverage outings if he can stay healthy.

The Brewers optioned Rom to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

After being called up from Triple-A Nashville on June 6, Rom was able to see his first big-league action since 2023. He covered 5.1 innings over four appearances during his stay with Milwaukee, logging a 3.38 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB. Rom will cede his spot on the active roster to Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Monday in Cincinnati.

Mayza will serve as the Phillies' opening pitcher for Monday's contest versus the Nationals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Mayza will handle an inning or two before bulk reliever Alan Rangel takes over. The left-handed Mayza has been excellent out of the Philadelphia bullpen, putting up a 2.97 ERA and 33:7 K:BB across 33.1 frames.

The Phillies activated Backhus (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Backhus was shelved for almost two months while dealing with left elbow inflammation but has been cleared to return after striking out seven over 4.2 innings of one-run ball on a rehab assignment. He will operate in a middle relief role.

The Phillies recalled Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Rangel is expected to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Tim Mayza during Monday's road game against the Nationals, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The 28-year-old fanned five over three innings of one-run ball out of the bullpen in an appearance for the Phillies earlier this season, and he holds a 3.99 ERA and 73:27 K:BB across 70 frames with Lehigh Valley. With Andrew Painter back in the minors, Rangel could get a chance to stick around in Philadelphia as the fifth member of the rotation.