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Shaw was designated for assignment Saturday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The 35-year-old reliever loses his 40-man roster spot with Joe Kelly ready to return from the injured list. Shaw allowed eight runs over 7.2 relief innings during his brief time with the White Sox.

Kelly (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Kelly wound up missing just a little over the minimum 15 days with right elbow inflammation. The veteran reliever holds a 4.82 ERA this season, although that's come with a 37:10 K:BB over 28 innings.

Leahy was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Leahy made his big-league debut in early July but allowed at least one run in all three of his relief appearances, failing to record three outs in any of them. He'll take his 21.60 ERA and 5.40 WHIP back to the minors, with Drew VerHagen (hip) returning from the injured list to take his spot in the bullpen.

Suarez notched a hold against the Tigers on Friday by pitching one perfect inning.

Suarez made his season debut after a prolonged absence due to an elbow injury. San Diego manager Bob Melvin didn't hesitate to immediately deploy him in a high-leverage situation, bringing the right-hander in to protect a one-run eighth-inning lead. Suarez didn't show any signs of rust, retiring the side in order on 11 pitches. It appears the Padres may slot Suarez into a setup role immediately as they seek to make up ground in the wild-card race.

Campbell was recalled from Double-A Arkansas on Saturday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Campbell was just sent down Wednesday but made a quick return with the Mariners needing a fresh bullpen arm. The rookie reliever has spun 3.2 hitless innings with six strikeouts in the majors this season.

Berroa was optioned to Double-A Arkansas on Saturday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Berroa walked three over two-thirds of an inning in his major-league debut Friday but managed to escape without allowing a run. Isaiah Campbell is taking his spot in the bullpen.

VerHagen (hip) was activated off the 15-day injured list Saturday.

VerHagen missed three weeks with a hip impingement. Prior to the injury, he recorded an unimpressive 4.78 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 35 relief appearances. Kyle Leahy was optioned to clear space on the roster for his return.

Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

The 25-year-old is taking Grant Anderson's spot in the Rangers' bullpen. Rodriguez has put up a 3.12 ERA and 6:3 K:BB over 8.2 frames with Texas this season and figures to occupy a low-leverage relief role.

Anderson was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Anderson had been roughed up for six runs over his last two relief appearances. His spot in the Rangers' bullpen will be absorbed by Yerry Rodriguez.

Mantiply was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Mantiply was up for a few days while Andrew Chafin was on paternity leave but now heads back to Reno with Chafin back in the fold. The 2022 All-Star has had a tougher time in 2023 with a 5.74 ERA in 13 appearances.