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The Cardinals selected Strzelecki's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

After signing a minor-league deal with the Cardinals on Saturday, Strzelecki will now grab a spot in the big-league bullpen, filling the roster spot vacated by Hunter Dobbins. Strzelecki hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024, but he posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 38:6 K:BB in 32 innings between the Yankees' and Brewers' Triple-A affiliates.

Ferguson will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

It will be the first start since 2023 with the Dodgers for Ferguson, who has a 3.86 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 21 innings for the Reds this season. The left-hander will likely cover only an inning or two before turning things over to the Cincinnati bullpen. Jose Franco, who is serving as the 27th man for the twin bill, could operate as the bulk reliever.

The Guardians recalled Espino from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Espino will serve as the 27th man on the roster for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cincinnati. The right-hander made five appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen earlier this season, allowing three runs with a 9:3 K:BB. Espino will likely be sent back down after the twin bill.

The Royals recalled McGee from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

McGee made two scoreless appearances for the Brewers earlier this season before being sent to the Royals in a trade over the All-Star break. He's taking the roster spot vacated by the injured Beck Way (back).

The Royals placed Way on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms.

Way last pitched Friday as an opener versus the Tigers, and it seems he came out of that appearance with a back issue. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be taken by Easton McGee.

Atlanta re-signed Hernandez to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Hernandez elected free agency after being booted off Atlanta's 40-man roster this past weekend, but he's now rejoined the big-league bullpen. The righty will be available in long relief.

Atlanta optioned Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

The move comes one day after Thomas was bludgeoned for 11 runs over 2.2 innings in a 78-pitch relief outing versus the Mets. His spot on the roster will be absorbed by Elieser Hernandez.

The Twins recalled Anderson from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Anderson was just sent down Sunday, but he's back two days later to replace the injured Cole Sands (elbow). The right-hander could fill a long-relief role for Minnesota.

The Twins placed Sands on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow strain.

Sands just returned from a nearly three-month absence with a right forearm strain, getting roughed up for five runs while retiring just one batter Sunday versus the Athletics. He's now shelved again with another injury to his pitching arm, and it could be a lengthy absence.

Warren (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Warren has been cleared to test things out in games after missing the past three weeks of action with a right forearm strain. He'd been effective before getting hurt, holding a 2.45 ERA and 36:16 K:BB over 33 innings. Warren shouldn't need too many rehab outings before being reinstated to the active roster.