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Boston acquired Robertson and Justin Hagenman from the Dodgers in exchange for Enrique Hernandez on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Robertson has struggled to a 6.10 ERA in nine relief appearances this season at the MLB level, but he boasts a 2.54 ERA and 42:9 K:BB in 28.1 innings of work at Triple-A. The 25-year-old right-hander could maybe get some high-leverage looks with the Red Sox down the stretch, though it's unclear yet whether he'll report directly to Boston or head to its Triple-A affiliate in Worcester.

Burdi (abdomen) played long toss Tuesday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Burdi advanced to mound work in early July, but he must have run into some sort of setback. Whatever the case, he's back on the right track and could return to the Cubs' bullpen sometime in August. He's been on the injured list since late May after requiring an emergency appendectomy.

Howard was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Howard had a disastrous appearance last month with the Rangers but has pitched well in the minors this season after recovering from a lat strain. He figures to be used in low-leverage situations.

Boxberger (forearm) is throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

This is his first mound workout since he suffered a setback in late June. On the shelf since mid-May, Boxberger could be an option again for the Cubs' bullpen sometime in August if he is able to avoid further complications.

Speas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Speas impressed in his major-league debut but was then knocked around in his next two appearances. Spencer Howard will take his spot in the bullpen.

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Smith holds a 6.59 ERA in 10 relief appearances with Oakland this season. He's clearing out to make room for Angel Felipe's return from paternity leave.

Felipe was activated from the paternity leave list Tuesday.

Felipe has pitched well during his brief time with the Athletics this season, allowing just one run over 6.1 innings. He should occupy a middle-relief role.

Colorado recalled Pint from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Pint has struggled in both the minors and majors this season. The 25-year-old right-hander will likely operate in a low-leverage bullpen role.

The Red Sox activated Schreiber (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

In what will be his first appearance for Boston since May 15, Schreiber will serve as the team's opening pitcher in Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Schreiber is unlikely to work more than an inning or two before giving way to Nick Pivetta, who is expected to serve as the team's primary pitcher out of the bullpen.

Nardi (triceps) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

McPherson notes that while Nardi didn't face hitters, he structured the bullpen session to simulate a multi-inning appearance. The left-hander is expected to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment in the near future and might be ready to return from the 15-day injured list as soon as next week.