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Gsellman was placed on the 10-day injured list with right triceps tightness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

He has not pitched since Aug. 11 due to the issue. Walker Lockett was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

Payamps was recalled from Triple-A Reno prior to his start Saturday against the Giants.

This sets the stage for the 25-year-old righty to make his big-league debut. He has a 4.21 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 36.1 innings (seven starts) at Triple-A. Look for him to assume a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.

Clarke was recalled from Triple-A Reno prior to his start Saturday against the Giants.

He has a 5.46 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 48:22 K:BB in 62.2 MLB innings this season. Assuming he sticks in the rotation following Saturday's start, Clarke will pitch again next weekend in Milwaukee.

Robertson had Tommy John surgery and will likely miss the entire 2020 season, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The Phillies signed Robertson to a two-year, $23 million deal in January and will wind up getting just 6.2 innings out of him over the life of that contract.

Bowman was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

He gave up three runs in 1.2 innings Friday in his lone appearance during this most recent big-league stint. R.J. Alaniz was promoted from Triple-A to take Bowman's spot in the bullpen.

Kimbrel (knee) will either be activated or sent on a rehab assignment Saturday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

It's decision time, apparently, but it's unclear what will factor into the decision. Kimbrel will be the Cubs' closer if he is activated in Pittsburgh.

Smith (5-0) blew a save but recorded the win against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing two runs on three hits with three strikeouts over 1.2 innings.

Smith came into the 10th inning to protect a 9-7 lead and gave up home runs to Wilmer Flores and Nick Ahmed to blow the save opportunity and even the score at 9-9. Mike Yastrzemski then homered in the 11th to give the Giants a 10-9 win. Smith has converted 29 saves in 33 chances this year, and has ended up getting credit for the win after all four of those blown saves.

Gsellman hasn't pitched the last two days due to triceps soreness, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The Mets don't appear to be considering a trip to the injured list for Gsellman just yet, but if his absence lasts much longer, he may need to hit the IL. His last outing dates back to Sunday, when he surrendered two runs on two hits over one-third of an inning.

Avila exited Thursday's game with what appeared to be significant arm injury, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Following a rehab stint in rookie ball, Avila was activated from the injured list Thursday to make his first appearance for Double-A Amarillo since a right elbow strain shut him down in late April. He made it through 1.1 innings, giving up five runs (four earned) on four hits and two walks, before falling to the field and writhing in pain after throwing a pitch. Although he was able to walk off under his own power, the injury appeared to be serious. An update on his condition has yet to be released.

Clarke will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to start Saturday's game against the Giants, Richard Morin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Clarke was sent down to the minors Aug. 4 after surrendering three runs over 5.2 innings against the Nationals, but he's in line for another big-league opportunity after Robbie Ray (back) landed on the injured list Thursday.