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Kimbrel allowed two earned runs on two hits while retiring just a single batter in a 5-4 win over the Royals Tuesday.

Leading 5-2, the Cubs decided to let Kimbrel get another shot at the ninth inning, but after allowing a single and a double sandwiched around a strikeout, the veteran got the hook. Kyle Ryan allowed both inherited runners to score but hung on for the save. Kimbrel now has a 32.40 ERA this season, and at this point, it's hard to see him getting many more save opportunities in the near future. Rowan Wick and Jeremy Jeffress figure to benefit.

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

The Reds needed to adjust their rotation coming off the postponement and subsequent doubleheader over the weekend in Detroit, so Antone will step up for the spot start in Cleveland. The 26-year-old made his major-league debut July 27 against the Cubs and had a strong showing, allowing one run on one hit and a walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings.

Yamamoto was recalled by the Marlins on Tuesday.

The move was anticipated as Yamamoto will fill a role on the pitching staff amid the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak. With several starters recovering from the coronavirus, the right-hander should claim a role in the rotation. However, manager Don Mattingly has emphasized that the pitching staff will have to be flexible with their roles in the coming days. Yamamoto made 15 starts and recorded a 4.46 ERA and 1.14 ERA over 78.2 innings last season.

Garcia (undisclosed) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports.

Garcia was among the 13 Marlins placed on the injured list ahead of the team's return to play after a COVID-19 outbreak. However, a specific reason for Garcia's placement on the injured list wasn't announced.

Stanek (undisclosed) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports.

Stanek was among the 13 Marlins placed on the injured list ahead of the team's return to play after a COVID-19 outbreak. However, a specific reason for Stanek's placement on the injured list wasn't announced.

Guzman was recalled by the Marlins on Tuesday.

The righty reliever is set to join the big-league club for the first time in his career. Guzman locked in a steady 3.50 ERA and 8.27 K/9 at Double-A Jacksonville in 2019 but had some command issues, issuing 71 free passes over 138.2 innings.

Shafer was recalled by the Marlins on Tuesday.

The ex-Red is set to join his new club as the Marlins resume play Tuesday. Shafer was an in-season waiver claim and is likely to serve as low-leverage bullpen depth for the time being.

Smith was added to the Marlins' big-league roster prior to Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Smith was one of many pitcher waiver claims by the Marlins following their COVID-19 outbreak, coming over from the Indians' organization. Smith struggled last year at the big-league level, particularly with his control, walking 11 batters in 12.2 innings.

Castano was added to the Marlins' big-league roster before Tuesday night's game against the Orioles, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

This is Castano's first taste of the majors after arriving with the Marlins' organization from the Cardinals in the Marcell Ozuna trade. He's primarily worked as a starter but might take over the Adam Conley role as a long lefty out of the bullpen for the time being.

Brigham (undisclosed) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports.

Brigham was among the 13 Marlins placed on the injured list ahead of the team's return to play after a COVID-19 outbreak. However, a specific reason for Brigham's placement on the injured list wasn't announced.