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Castano is starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Castano will take the mound to begin Friday's nightcap after being recalled by the Marlins on Thursday. The southpaw carries a 4.11 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 15.1 innings this season.

Strahm was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation Friday.

Strahm tossed one scoreless inning Thursday, but he apparently didn't escape unscathed as he'll be sidelined with a knee injury. The severity of the issue is unclear, and whether he misses more than the 10-day minimum remains to be seen. The southpaw has pitched quite effectively this season with a 2.84 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over 19 innings.

De Leon was recalled by the Reds on Friday.

De Leon was sent down by Cincinnati on Thursday, but he'll return to the majors just one day later after Tyler Thornburg (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. De Leon has largely struggled out of the bullpen as he's allowed 12 runs on five hits and eight walks while striking out eight over four innings.

Ginkel was optioned to Arizona's alternate training site Thursday.

Ginkel had seemingly taken over as the Diamondbacks' closer after Archie Bradley was traded to Cincinnati at the deadline, but he's now no longer even a low-leverage option. His 6.75 ERA and 2.12 WHIP on the season certainly aren't closer material. Travis Bergen picked up a save Thursday and is the only remaining pitcher on Arizona's roster with a save this season.

Gallegos was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain Friday.

Gallegos suffered the injury Thursday against the Tigers. It's not clear whether or not he'll be able to return for the final week of the season. He'd saved a career-high four games this season while posting a 3.97 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP in 11.1 innings prior to suffering the injury. Andrew Miller could wind up being the primary ninth-inning option in his absence. Nabil Crismatt was recalled in a corresponding move.

Alzolay was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Friday.

Alzolay has struggled in his last two outings, though he still owns a solid 3.65 ERA in 12.1 innings on the year. Rex Brothers was recalled in a corresponding move.

Brogdon was optioned to the alternate training site Friday.

The 25-year-old was promoted at the start of the week but did not see game action during his time with the team. Brogdon appeared in three games earlier this season and gave up five runs on four hits with three strikeouts and three walks over 2.2 innings.

Quezada had his contract selected by the Marlins on Friday.

The 26-year-old will provide some bullpen depth for the Marlins for the final few weeks of the season. Quezada finished 2019 at High-A and had a 3.44 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 49:28 K:BB over 52.1 innings while in the Twins' organization.

Antone will start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The 26-year-old delivered six innings of one-run ball during his previous start Sunday, and he'll remain in the rotation for at least one more turn. Antone has a 2.49 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season.

Young will shift to the bullpen as Caleb Smith (COVID-19) enters the rotation to start Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Young had a five-turn run as a starter, posting a 4.56 ERA and allowing six home runs over 23.2 innings. If the Diamondbacks need a fifth starter, it looks like they'll go with Taylor Clarke, although playing time and roles at a few positions remain fluid.