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The Angels designated Cisnero for assignment Sunday.

Cisnero was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday after missing nearly four months due to shoulder inflammation, and he'll lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after one appearance. The 35-year-old has a 6.89 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB over 15.2 innings this season.

The Angels recalled Mederos from High-A Tri City on Sunday.

Mederos spent most of the campaign in Double-A Rocket City's starting rotation, but he moved to Tri City for his last outing. The right-hander hasn't pitched well at either level, as he allowed six runs at High-A and has a 6.60 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 69:48 K:BB across 88.2 innings at Double-A. He'll likely serve as a long-relief option while he's up with the big club.

The Reds recalled Legumina from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Legumina has had a couple stints in the majors this season and has rejoined the Reds for Sunday's series finale versus Kansas City. The right-hander gave up two runs over two innings during his lone appearance for Cincinnati and has a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB over 52.1 innings at Triple-A.

The Athletics placed Adams on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right forearm tendinitis.

Per MLB.com, Adams' injury is expected to be a short-term issue, but he'll be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks. Dany Jimenez (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move and will take Adams' spot in the bullpen.

The Athletics reinstated Jimenez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Jimenez landed on the shelf in late June due to an oblique strain, but he's ready to rejoin the A's after a four-game rehab assignment. The right-hander has a save and five holds with a 3.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season.

The Orioles recalled Selby from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

The 26-year-old was acquired from the Royals in early July and will now receive his first look in the big leagues with the Orioles. Selby also spent time with the Pirates earlier in the season, but he's struggled at Triple-A between all three organizations with a 5.79 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 42:16 K:BB over 32.2 innings.

Brasier pitched 1.1 perfect innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals.

Brasier took over for starter Bobby Miller with a runner on third base and two outs in the fifth inning and retired Nolan Arenado to end the threat. Brasier then returned to the mound in the sixth and needed just five pitches to set the side down in order. This was the righty reliever's first major-league game action since April 27. He appears to be past the calf injury that necessitated a stay on the 60-day IL.

Holton tossed three scoreless innings to earn a hold in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Yankees. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

After starter Keider Montero covered five scoreless innings, Holton preserved Detroit's lead in the sixth, seventh and eighth to earn his ninth hold of the season. The lefty has emerged as the team's most reliable reliever this year, posting a sparkling 2.55 ERA and 0.83 WHIP across 70.2 innings. Among Detroit players who have primarily worked out of the bullpen this season, he leads the team in innings. Holton should remain a trusted relief option moving forward.

Lovelady didn't allow a baserunner across 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up the save Saturday against Arizona.

Manuel Rodriguez began the eighth inning with a 6-1 lead but loaded the bases with two outs. Lovelady was called in to get out of the jam and induced a groundout against lefty Corbin Carroll to end the frame. He then remained in the contest and completed a clean ninth inning to unconventionally earn his second career save. Pete Fairbanks remains the primary closer for the Rays.

Pearson (2-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and two walks while striking out one.

Pearson beat his former team to earn his second win of the season, both of which have come since he got traded to the Cubs on July 27. The righty has also posted a strong 2.89 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 9.1 innings for Chicago. By contrast, he had a 5.63 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 40 innings for Toronto. It remains to be seen if Pearson can keep this level of play up, but so far he's been a solid addition for the Cubs.