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Gage was pulled off his rehab assignment and shut down from throwing for a week after experiencing discomfort in his left elbow, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The left-hander surrendered four runs over two-thirds of an inning during his third rehab outing Friday, which is presumably when the discomfort surfaced. Gage has been on the injured list since early July due to a flexor strain, and the setback could mean he's unable to return before the end of the season.

The Diamondbacks transferred Thompson (back) to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Thompson initially landed on the injured list Aug. 5 with a lower-back strain, so his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the regular season. Blake Walston (elbow) will return from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move to claim the open spot on Arizona's 40-man roster.

The Rockies recalled Castano from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Castano has logged a 3.92 ERA and 17:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings with the Rockies this season. The 27-year-old is likely to be used as a multi-inning reliever in Colorado.

The Cubs recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Ferguson has put in some quality work for the Cubs this season in posting a 3.45 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB over 15.2 innings. The 32-year-old will likely be used primarily in a middle-relief role.

The Brewers activated Romero (appendectomy) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Romero underwent an appendectomy in mid-July when he was still a member of the Cardinals organization. He's ready for his Brewers debut now after making two scoreless rehab appearances.

The Mets recalled Ross from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

In 36.1 innings with Syracuse this season, Ross has posted a 6.94 ERA and 45:31 K:BB. The 26-year-old will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

The Phillies recalled Holman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Holman was a waiver claim of the Phillies back in May and has posted a 3.60 ERA and 28:7 K:BB over 30 innings at the Triple-A level in 2026. He made 40 appearances for the Athletics over the previous two seasons, holding a 4.66 ERA and 33:18 K:BB in 38.2 frames.

The Pirates recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Eisert will give manager Don Kelly another lefty for the bullpen. The 28-year-old has posted a 6.29 ERA in 34.1 major-league innings this season, but a 40:12 K:BB is more promising.

The Nationals selected Simpson's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Simpson has split this season between Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester, logging a 2.30 ERA and 73:38 K:BB over 58.2 innings. The 26-year-old southpaw will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game.

The Marlins recalled Blalock from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.

Blalock was acquired from the Rockies in a trade back in January but has spent all season at Jacksonville, posting a 5.61 ERA and 103:46 K:BB over 109 frames covering 23 starts. The right-hander appears set to be deployed in long relief, though he could wind up making a start or two during the final month.