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Morris was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

He's the corresponding move for Logan Allen, Tuesday's starter in Pittsburgh. Morris has yielded four runs in four relief innings during his brief time in the big leagues this season.

Green (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Dunedin on Saturday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

It will be his first official game action since he underwent Tommy John surgery last June. Given the long layoff, Green would figure to need a good number of rehab appearances. That might all just depend on how he looks and feels, though, and if things go well he certainly could be a weapon for the Blue Jays' bullpen down the stretch.

Simpson (shoulder) began a rehab assignment July 9 at Single-A Jupiter and retired two hitters while allowing three earned runs on two hits and one walk. He struck out one batter.

Simpson was placed on Triple-A Jacksonville's 7-day injured list May 9 with a left shoulder impingement, but now that he's rehabbing in the lower levels in the minors, it likely won't be long before he's activated. In 11 innings with the Triple-A club this season, Simpson has posted a 6.55 ERA and 1.91 WHIP while striking out 16 hitters.

Romano (back) said he'll be available to pitch out of the Toronto bullpen Tuesday versus the Padres, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Romano hasn't made an appearance since he had to leave his All-Star Game outing with lower-back tightness. However, the closer is feeling much better after receiving treatment and is ready to be called upon, if needed.

Arizona recalled Frias from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

This might be a brief stay in the majors for Frias as Andrew Chafin (paternity) spends a few days away from the club. Frias, 25, has allowed eight earned runs in 6.2 major-league innings this year with the Diamondbacks.

Arizona placed Chafin on the paternity list Tuesday.

Chafin will miss at least a portion of the Diamondbacks' three-game series in Atlanta as he welcomes a new addition to his growing family. Luis Frias has been called up from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

Waites was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Sacramento and placed on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.

The transaction is largely a procedural move to clear out a 40-man roster spot for Heliot Ramos (oblique), who was reinstated from the 60-day IL and optioned to Triple-A. Waites will likely be optioned back to Sacramento once he returns to full health.

Knehr (elbow) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for catcher Luis Campusano, who was activated from the 60-day injured list after recovering from May surgery to repair a torn thumb ligament. Knehr remains sidelined indefinitely with a right elbow strain and won't be eligible for activation until at least late August.

Milwaukee recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Megill will return to the Brewers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies. He carries a 4.91 ERA and 20:7 K:BB in 14.2 major-league innings this year.

Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Vespi has pitched well during his time in the majors this season, but he was needed for 2.1 innings of relief Monday so he probably wouldn't have been available for a day or two. Cionel Perez is back from the injured list to take his roster spot.