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Ponce de Leon didn't factor into the decision in a 6-4 win over the Twins during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out four.

The right-hander was fairly effective in the spot start, with his only real mistake resulting in Brent Rooker's first career homer, but Ponce de Leon got the hook after 63 pitches (43 strikes) and wasn't able to qualify for the win. With the Cards having four more twin bills coming up over the next 10 days, this performance was likely good enough to earn Ponce de Leon another start in one of them as the team tries to find arms to cover all those innings. He still has a 7.47 ERA and 21:15 K:BB through 15.2 innings on the year, however, making him a very risky fantasy option even as a streamer.

Gsellman suffered a left oblique injury during Tuesday's loss to the Orioles, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The 27-year-old worked in long relief Tuesday and surrendered six runs on six hits and two walks over 3.2 innings while throwing a season-high 76 pitches before sustaining the injury. The team has yet to provide an official timeline for his return, but given the nature of the injury, Gsellman seems likely to require a stint on the injured list.

De Leon was recalled by the Reds on Tuesday.

De Leon has had a disastrous time in his three outings this season, allowing 12 runs in four innings while walking eight batters. His career ERA now sits at 9.11, though that comes in a small sample of just 27.2 innings.

Yamamoto was recalled by the Marlins on Tuesday.

Yamamoto was optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site following a rough start in the middle of August, but he'll return to the major-league pitching staff. It's unclear when he'll make his first appearance, but the Marlins are scheduled to play four doubleheaders over the next two weeks, so he may very well be needed as a starter. The right-hander has struggled to an 11.42 ERA and 2.42 WHIP over 8.2 innings so far this season.

Sborz was recalled by the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Sborz has spent a pair of brief periods on the big-league roster this season but has made just a single appearance. Joc Pederson was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move.

Cleavinger was recalled to serve as the Phillies' 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against Boston, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

If Cleavinger gets into either game, it will be not only his big-league debut but also his first appearance above the Double-A level. The 26-year-old lefty recorded a 3.66 ERA in 51.2 innings at that level for Reading last season, striking out 36.4 percent of opposing batters but walking 14.9 percent.

Ponce de Leon was called up to serve as the 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Ponce de Leon is expected to start the nightcap. He's struggled in four starts and one relief appearance this season, posting a 7.82 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 12.2 innings. He's walked far too many batters, recording a 21.9 percent walk rate.

The Braves reinstated Webb (shoulder) from the 45-day injured list Tuesday.

After completing his rehab for the strained right shoulder he suffered late in summer camp, Webb is finally ready to make his 2020 debut. The 27-year-old was a key cog in the late innings for Atlanta as a rookie last season, posting a 1.39 ERA while collecting two saves and nine holds across 36 appearances. Since he missed the first month and a half of the season, Webb could work mostly in lower-leverage situations initially as the Braves look to ease him back into the bullpen mix.

Estevez (1-2) failed to record an out while allowing one run on two hits in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Padres.

Estevez gave up a leadoff single to Greg Garcia, who was replaced by pinch runner Jorge Mateo. A Jurickson Profar walkoff double was enough for the lone run of the contest, which gave Estevez the loss. He's now given up 10 runs over 3.2 innings across his last five appearances. The poor performances have taken Estevez out of the closer conversation -- Daniel Bard appears to have a firm grasp on that role for now. Through 19.2 innings, Estevez has a 6.41 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 20 strikeouts to go with six holds and a save.

Pomeranz (1-0) pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn the win Monday versus the Rockies.

Pomeranz kept the game scoreless in the top of the ninth, and he became the winning pitcher with Jurickson Profar's walkoff double in the bottom half of the frame. Through 14 appearances, Pomeranz has four saves, six holds and has yet to allow a run in 13 innings. He's most recently been used as the setup man to trade-deadline acquisition Trevor Rosenthal.