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The Diamondbacks recalled Pfaadt from Triple-A Reno ahead of his start Tuesday against the Giants.

Pfaadt owns a 5.92 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 38 innings in the majors this season, but he's given up just three runs (two earned) in 10 frames since being sent down to Reno on June 4. He'll now rejoin Arizona's rotation and make his first start since April 11 against a Giants offense that's turned in a .686 OPS across its last 10 games. Juan Burgos was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Ashcraft is expected to resume throwing soon after receiving good news Tuesday regarding the imaging on his injured right elbow UCL, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Ashcraft landed on the 60-day injured list in late May with a UCL sprain, but a platelet-rich plasma injection earlier this month seems to have helped the ligament heal. It will take time for Ashcraft to be built back up, and there is a real possibility of a setback when the UCL is involved. However, Tuesday's news gives him a chance to return at some point during the second half.

The Diamondbacks optioned Burgos to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Burgos gave up one run in 1.1 innings during his lone appearance since joining the big club Thursday. He'll now head back to Triple-A in order to make room on the active roster for Brandon Pfaadt, who is set to start Tuesday's game against San Francisco.

Keller (forearm) completed a live batting practice session Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Phillies manager Don Mattingly said that Keller's next time throwing could be in a rehab game. The reliever looks to be on track to rejoin the big-league bullpen before the All-Star break. He's missed the last two weeks of action with right forearm tendinitis.

Parker has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 UCL sprain in his left elbow and is likely to undergo Tommy John surgery, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

A full Tommy John repair could sideline Parker until 2028, though he would have a chance to make it back late in the 2027 season if all goes well. The left-hander has collected a 6.58 ERA and 34:13 K:BB over 39.2 innings out of the Washington bullpen this season. Parker is slated for arbitration eligibility for the first time this coming offseason, though he could be a non-tender candidate.

The Rangers recalled Collyer from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Collyer will give the Rangers' bullpen a fresh arm after the club used five pitchers in Monday's win over the Guardians. The 25-year-old was unscored upon in his first 11 outings earlier this season but was sent to Round Rock after posting an 8.59 ERA and 7:10 K:BB over his last seven outings.

The Rangers designated Paddack for assignment Tuesday.

It appears Paddack's stint with the Rangers will end after just one day. He was signed to a major-league contract Monday before giving up two runs over four innings in a bulk-relief appearance versus the Guardians. Paddack is a safe bet to pass through waivers and elect free agency.

Miles could serve as the Blue Jays' primary pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Mets, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Patrick Corbin had previously been listed as the scheduled starter, but he's been moved to the bullpen. Miles' last six appearances have come as a traditional reliever, but he's made a handful of traditional starts or bulk-relief appearances this season and could get stretched back out. The 25-year-old holds a 3.00 ERA and 50:16 K:BB over 51 innings for Toronto.

The Orioles are awaiting MRI results on Akin's left elbow, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Akin was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow discomfort, and he was sent for imaging to make sure he's not dealing with something more serious. The Orioles should have more on the lefty's condition later this week.

The Phillies optioned Shugart to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Shugart had a 3.25 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:9 K:BB across his first 27.2 innings of the season, but he's being demoted Tuesday after surrendering three runs in both of his past two outings. The right-hander could get another look in the big-league bullpen later in the season, but for now he'll cede his roster spot to Lou Trivino.