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The Reds announced their September callups on Monday. Before making the moves, the team transferred Homer Bailey to the 60-day disabled list, ending his season. The team called up Carlos Contreras, Daniel Corcino, Jake Elmore, David Holmberg, J.J. Hoover, Tucker Barnhart, Donald Lutz, Yorman Rodriguez, Jason Bourgeois and Ryan Dennick.

The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Cody Ross from the 15-day disabled list and pitcher Daniel Hudson from the 60-day disabled list prior to Monday's game against San Diego, the team announced.

Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters that pitcher Rafael Montero will likely make a start with the big-league club at some point this month, ESPN New York reports. Montero made six starts this season already with the Mets. He owns a 5.23 ERA over 32 2/3 innings of work in the majors.

The Brewers made a slew of moves prior to Monday's game against the Cubs. The team activated pitchers Matt Garza and Wei-Chung Wang from the disabled list. The team also recalled  pitcher Jimmy Nelson, catcher Matt Pagnozzi and outfielder Logan Schafer from the minors.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel struck out one and allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning for the save Sunday afternoon at home against Miami. He has converted 41 of 45 save chances, with a 1.67 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP over 54 innings of relief.

Mets manager Terry Collins indicated that pitcher Josh Edgin could be "down for awhile," according to ESPN New York on Sunday. Edgin hasn't pitched since Aug. 23 due to bone spurs in his elbow.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman struck out two and needed only 14 pitches to secure a perfect ninth inning for the save Sunday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. He has converted 29 of 31 save chances, with a 2.44 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP over 44 1/3 innings of relief.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon struck out one and needed 15 pitches to close out a perfect ninth inning and a 3-2 victory over the Reds. He has converted all but four of his 30 save chances. He owns a 2.04 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP over 57 1/3 innings of relief.

The Marlins will swap Brad Penny into the rotation in place of Brad Hand Tuesday against the Mets, the team announced Saturday.

Penny made two starts for the Marlins before he was moved to the bullpen. He has a 5.40 ERA in 13 1/3 innings overall, while Hand has dropped his last four decisions while his ERA has risen to 4.71 overall. 

Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson will make his return to the majors Tuesday or Wednesday in San Diego, manager Kirk Gibson told reporters Saturday.

Hudson, who has not pitched in the majors since 2012, will come out of the bullpen after he is recalled when rosters expand. He will be working on a 25-30 pitch limit for the time being, and it is not clear if he is expected to start at any point in the season's final month.