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The Dodgers optioned Salazar to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Salazar was in the majors for one day and didn't make an appearance out of the Dodgers' bullpen. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for Landon Knack, who was called up from Triple-A ahead of his start Wednesday against the Nationals.

The Mets claimed Tonkin off waivers from the Twins on Wednesday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Tonkin doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he'll be added to the Mets' 26-man active roster and will presumably join the big club for the start of its series three-game series in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers this weekend. New York designated lefty Tyler Jay for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for Tonkin, who has allowed four earned runs on eight hits and three walks over six innings across his four relief appearances this season between the Twins and an earlier stint with the Mets.

Junis (shoulder) remains limited to throwing on flat ground, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Junis will be eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list this weekend, but it doesn't sound like he's close to returning. The 31-year-old is in the early stages of ramping things back up as he works his way back from a right shoulder impingement.

The Padres recalled Gillaspie from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Gillaspie will provide the San Diego bullpen with a fresh arm for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, but he could be sent back to Triple-A in the near future if the Friars opt to call up an El Paso starter to fill Yu Darvish's (neck) spot in the rotation this weekend or early next week. Through five appearances at Triple-A this season, Gillaspie posted a 9.00 ERA and 2.40 WHIP over five innings.

The Diamondbacks selected Allen's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Arizona is in need of bullpen reinforcements following Tuesday's extra-inning victory over the Cubs. Allen has yielded four earned runs with a 9:3 K:BB over 12 innings with Reno this season and should be able to cover multiple frames out of the bullpen when needed.

Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Martinez got a cup of coffee with the Diamondbacks last season, allowing 14 runs with a 14:11 K:BB over 10 innings. He had posted a 2.70 ERA with a 14:3 K:BB across 6.2 frames this season at Reno. Martinez has a huge arm built to miss bats, but throwing strikes is a major problem. He'll likely be used in low-leverage spots for now.

Frias was optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Frias was tagged for three runs without recording an out in Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Cubs. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.

The Brewers designated Gutierrez for assignment Wednesday.

After being claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays earlier this month, Gutierrez will end his time on the Brewers' 40-man roster without having made an appearance for the big club. Milwaukee will replace him on the 40-man roster with right-hander Tobias Myers, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Wednesday's game against the Padres. Gutierrez had made two appearances (one start) with Nashville and will stick around with the affiliate if he clears waivers.

The Brewers optioned Koenig to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

He'll cede his spot in the Milwaukee bullpen to right-hander Tobias Myers, whose contract was selected from Nashville ahead of Wednesday's series finale versus San Diego. After being called up from Nashville on Sunday, Koenig proceeded to pitch in relief in both of the first two games of the series with San Diego, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings and striking out two while allowing three hits and no walks.

The Brewers selected Myers' contract from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Milwaukee was eager to build in an extra day of rest for all five members of its rotation, so rather than having ace Freddy Peralta take the hill Wednesday on normal rest, the Brewers will opt for a bullpen day in the series finale with the Padres. Bryse Wilson will open the contest and should be capable of covering 3-to-4 innings, but Myers could be called upon to pitch multiple innings behind him. Myers, who had been working as a starter at Nashville this season, accrued a 1.84 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB across 14.2 innings.