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Texas activated Sborz (biceps) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Sborz will return to the Rangers' bullpen Friday night in San Diego after missing about three weeks because of right biceps tendinitis. He's pitched to a 4.54 ERA and 52:13 K:BB in 37.2 innings this season for the current AL West leaders.

The Rockies recalled Doyle from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Doyle has been quite impressive this season, putting up a 1.93 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 28 frames in the minors while also throwing four scoreless innings in the big leagues. If Doyle is able to continue at his current rate, he could be in the mix for high-leverage situations down the road. Chase Anderson (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

The Cubs optioned Rucker to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Rucker has taken a notable step back from his 2022 campaign, accumulating a 5.17 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 38.1 innings out of the bullpen. He could return to Chicago if he shows signs of improvement in the minors, but for now Hayden Wesneski will come up from Triple-A to take his spot on the staff.

Winn is dealing with soreness in his right elbow and will be examined by a specialist Saturday in San Francisco, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Winn holds a 4.09 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 22 major-league innings, though since being optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in early July he's surrendered six runs across 11 frames. Losing Winn would put a dent in the Giants' organizational pitching depth, as he's been able to hold his own as both a starter and reliever for San Francisco.

Minnesota optioned Sands to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Sands has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB in 14 innings of relief this season at the major-league level. Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is back from the injured list in a corresponding roster move.

The Cardinals optioned Suarez to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Suarez allowed three runs over two innings in each of his two appearances for St. Louis, and will now head back to the minors in order to right the ship. Though his 4.08 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in Triple-A aren't too impressive, Suarez could return to the Cards' bullpen later this season if the major-league club needs a fresh arm.

Green (elbow) will make one more rehab appearance with Single-A Dunedin on Saturday before moving up to Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Green has made two scoreless appearances for Dunedin thus far as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He appears to be tracking toward an early August return and could provide a nice boost to the Toronto bullpen.

Bruihl was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Friday.

Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday and has now also lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old lefty holds a 3.65 ERA and 43:21 K:BB in 66.2 career innings at the major-league level.

The Angels optioned Reyes to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

This move clears a 26-man roster spot for Lucas Giolito, who was acquired from the White Sox on Wednesday and will make his Angels debut in a start Friday night against the Blue Jays. The 30-year-old Reyes has allowed six runs (five earned) in 6.2 major-league innings this year.

Mets manager Buck Showalter said Friday that he won't name a closer following the trade of David Robertson, with Ottavino and other options "on the table," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

"All options are on the table... you might be surprised who might emerge," Showalter said. As DiComo points out, the right-handed Ottavino easily has the most closing experience in the current Mets bullpen with 39 career saves, but southpaw Brooks Raley has posted better numbers this season and collected a save Thursday. Both relievers are worth rostering in deeper fantasy leagues, but it sounds as if save opportunities will be split among multiple pitchers unless one seizes the role.