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The Cardinals optioned Mayers to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

A night after he got shelled by the Dodgers, the Cardinals sent the right-hander back to Triple-A Memphis. The 24-year-old was having a fantastic season between Double-A and Triple-A before getting called up, compiling a 2.62 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 86 strikeouts in 106.2 innings. Back in Memphis, he'll need to work on his command of the strike zone.

Rusin (shoulder) gave up three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings Sunday in what may have been his final rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Rockies are expected to activate Rusin in the coming days to serve as bullpen depth down the stretch. He could see a spot start or two as well, depending on the health of the rotation, and whether someone like Jorge De La Rosa is dealt at the deadline. Rusin has a 5.08 ERA in 39 innings as a big league starter this season, but he boasts a 1.37 ERA in 19.2 innings as a reliever.

De La Rosa was transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL on Monday.

De La Rosa was placed on the 60-day DL in order to make room for right-handed pitcher Braden Shipley on the 40-man roster after he had his contract selected from Triple-A on Monday. This move means that De La Rosa's season could be over, as he will not be eligible to return from the DL until late September. The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since May 25, but his 4.15 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in eight starts are better than anticipated, which could be a confidence booster heading into 2017.

Bracho was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Bracho's outings have been a mixed bag of results since his most recent recall June 25, but the 24-year-old reliever will be the 25-man-roster casualty for Monday's starter, Braden Shipley. Still young, Bracho should have more opportunities to make his mark at the major league level.

Bowman has given up just two earned runs over 11.2 innings in July.

Bowman's ERA now sits at 3.05 and he also holds a quality 0.99 WHIP, which ranks third best among all Cardinals pitchers. Although the rookie has proven to be a strong contributor in the Cardinals' bullpen, his success won't likely lead to save chances anytime soon.

Bracho was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Bracho's outings have been a mixed bag of results since his most recent recall June 25, but the 24-year-old reliever will be the 25-man-roster casualty for Monday's starter, Braden Shipley. Still young, Bracho should have more opportunities to make his mark at the major league level.

De La Rosa was transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL on Monday.

De La Rosa was placed on the 60-day DL in order to make room for right-handed pitcher Braden Shipley on the 40-man roster after he had his contract selected from Triple-A on Monday. This move means that De La Rosa's season could be over, as he will not be eligible to return from the DL until late September. The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since May 25, but his 4.15 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in eight starts are better than anticipated, which could be a confidence booster heading into 2017.

Rusin (shoulder) gave up three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings Sunday in what may have been his final rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Rockies are expected to activate Rusin in the coming days to serve as bullpen depth down the stretch. He could see a spot start or two as well, depending on the health of the rotation, and whether someone like Jorge De La Rosa is dealt at the deadline. Rusin has a 5.08 ERA in 39 innings as a big league starter this season, but he boasts a 1.37 ERA in 19.2 innings as a reliever.

The Cardinals optioned Mayers to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

A night after he got shelled by the Dodgers, the Cardinals sent the right-hander back to Triple-A Memphis. The 24-year-old was having a fantastic season between Double-A and Triple-A before getting called up, compiling a 2.62 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 86 strikeouts in 106.2 innings. Back in Memphis, he'll need to work on his command of the strike zone.

Chapman was traded to the Cubs on Monday, MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman reports.

Chapman will most likely inherit the ninth-inning duties for the Cubs, overtaking current closer Hector Rondon. The Cubs will be sending top prospect Gleyber Torres, prospect Billy McKinney, pitcher Adam Warren and one more player to the Yankees in the deal. There is no initial word if the deal includes an extension with Chapman and the Cubs. On the season, the flame-throwing left-hander owns a 2.01 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 44 strikeouts in 31.1 innings.