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Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday and the Red Sox will discuss next steps following the session, with a rehab assignment the likeliest outcome, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Manager Alex Cora didn't commit to sending Hendriks on a minor-league rehab assignment but indicated that it will probably be the next step in Hendriks' recovery from Tommy John surgery. Hendriks hasn't pitched in a game since June 10, 2023 and will likely need several appearances in the minors before being activated.

The Tigers recalled White from Double-A Erie on Tuesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.

The transaction clears a spot on Detroit's 40-man roster for Kerry Carpenter, who came off the 60-day injured list Tuesday. White has been limited to just 7.1 innings this season because of elbow issues and hasn't pitched in nearly two months. He is being tested for a potential radial nerve injury, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.

Wesneski (forearm) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Wesneski has been rehabbing his strained right forearm at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, and Tuesday's workout marked his first mound activity since being placed on the injured list July 20. The 26-year-old appears to be multiple weeks out from being reinstated from the IL.

The Nationals designated Weems for assignment Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

The transaction frees up space on the 40-man roster. Weems has struggled mightily this season, collecting a 6.70 ERA and 35:24 K:BB across 41.2 relief innings.

The Guardians optioned Strzelecki to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

He's clearing out to make room for Tuesday's starter, Matthew Boyd. Strzelecki has permitted three runs with a 9:3 K:BB over 11.2 relief innings for the Guardians this season.

The Twins designated Blewett for assignment Tuesday.

The transaction clears a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of Zebby Matthews, who has been called up to make his major-league debut Tuesday. Blewett retired the only three batters he faced during his brief time with the Twins.

The Red Sox re-signed Keller to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

Keller refused an option to Triple-A Worcester from the Red Sox but has quickly re-upped on a minor-league deal. He will likely move into Worcester's rotation.

The Angels claimed Burke off waivers from the Rangers on Tuesday.

Burke had been designated for assignment earlier this week and has now been scooped up by an American League West rival. The left-handed reliever holds a career 4.22 ERA and 172:53 K:BB across 182.1 innings over parts of four big-league seasons.

The Angels claimed Robertson off waivers Tuesday from St. Louis.

Robertson has been at the Triple-A level since returning from the injured list in late June. He had logged a 7.48 ERA across 21.2 innings for Triple-A Memphis prior to being DFA'd by the Cardinals. The 25-year-old reliever is expected to report to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The Athletics designated Muller for assignment Tuesday.

The left-hander last pitched since Aug. 3 versus the Dodgers and surrendered six runs across one inning. Muller had a 3.02 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB in 41.2 frames this season prior to that outing, but he won't retain his place on Oakland's 26-man and 40-man rosters.