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Spiers pitched 5.2 scoreless innings of relief Sunday against the Cubs, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Spiers got called up Sunday morning and immediately saw game action, relieving Frankie Montas in the second inning. The long reliever made his fifth appearance of the season for the Reds, replacing Emilio Pagan (lat) in the bullpen. The 26-year-old dominated the Cubs, punching out seven batters and lowering his ERA from 3.29 to 2.33. It remains to be seen if Spiers will be used as a starter, but he should continue to work in a multi-inning role -- Spiers has pitched three or more innings in all of his appearances this season.

Junis (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Wednesday in Arizona and will pitch in either a simulated game or in a rookie-level Arizona Complex League game, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The right-hander made his second rehab outing with Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and allowed one run on two hits and one walk over 2.1 innings. Depending how Wednesday's outing goes, Junis could then be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list, but it's unclear whether the Brewers plan to have him serve in a starting role or as a multi-inning reliever.

Wilson (3-3) took the loss Sunday against Detroit, surrendering seven earned runs on six hits and two walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Wilson uncharacteristically got shelled Sunday, allowing more than three earned runs for the first time this season. The 26-year-old did not allow a home run for the first time since May 6, but Wilson has been struggling after a hot start to the season. Over his past six appearances, Wilson has allowed five or more hits in all of them, pitching to a 6.11 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP over 28 innings. He will look to rebound in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend versus Cincinnati.

Triple-A Albuquerque reinstated Justice (undisclosed) from its 7-day injured list Friday.

Justice made his first appearance for Albuquerque since April 13 on Saturday, giving up one earned run on three walks while retiring one batter in Albuquerque's 7-4 win over Sacramento. The reliever was cleared to rejoin Albuquerque after making three rehab appearances, two in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and one with Single-A Fresno.

The Yankees recalled Marinaccio from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A in early May despite posting a 1.42 ERA over 12.2 innings for the Yankees, and it was only a matter of time before he returned to the majors. Marinaccio also pitched well for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 1.17 ERA and 17:5 K:BB in 11 outings.

Allen was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The 27-year-old surrendered six runs in one inning during Saturday's game against the Padres, and he's now been removed from the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Allen had a 3.67 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB over 27 innings this season prior to Saturday's implosion, so he could generate some interest on the waiver wire.

The Mariners selected Bowman's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Bowman signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday and threw two scoreless innings with Tacoma before getting the call to the big leagues. Seattle optioned Collin Snider to Triple-A Tacoma to open up room in the bullpen for Bowman.

The Mariners optioned Snider to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Snider has appeared in two games for the Mariners since being called up June 1, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk while striking out three over two frames. Matt Bowman was recalled from Tacoma in a corresponding move to take Snider's spot in the bullpen.

The White Sox selected the contract of Peralta from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.

Peralta was DFA'd by the White Sox on May 28 after being claimed off waivers two days earlier. After being outrighted to Triple-A on May 30, Peralta has responded with three scoreless outings, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out five over 3.2 innings in that span. He'll provide left-handed depth out of the bullpen for the White Sox with southpaw Shane Drohan (shoulder) designated for assignment and right-hander Nick Nastrini optioned to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves.

The Reds recalled Spiers was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

The right-hander was optioned to Louisville in late May but will rejoin the Reds as Emilio Pagan (lat) heads to the injured list. Spiers has filled a long-relief role in his four outings for the Reds this season and has a 3.29 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB over 13.2 innings.