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Double-A Wichita moved Woods Richardson to its development list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

One of two prospects the Twins acquired from the Blue Jays in the July 30 deal that sent Jose Berrios to Toronto, Woods Richardson has yet to debut for his new organization after he played for Team USA in the Olympics. The 20-year-old looks like he may have to wait a while longer to do so, as the Twins may want to work with him to refine his mechanics after a string of poor outings at Double-A New Hampshire prior to being traded. Over his final five starts with the affiliate, Woods Richardson posted a 10.18 ERA, 2.02 WHIP and 28:16 K:BB in 20.1 innings.

Howard (oblique) threw a simulated game at PNC Park on Wednesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Howard resumed mound work last week as he continues to work his way back from a right oblique strain, and he felt good after facing hitters Wednesday. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk didn't say how many simulated games the southpaw will participate in, but Howard's next step in his recovery will likely be a rehab assignment.

Alvarado was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left shoulder impingement.

Alvarado hasn't pitched since delivering a scoreless frame Aug. 7, so it appears he's been dealing with the injury for a few days. It's unclear how long the left-hander is expected to be sidelined, but he'll be eligible to return from the injured list Aug. 18.

Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Moore will likely start Saturday's game against the Reds, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Unless he's needed in relief during the Phillies' next three games, Moore will step back into the rotation as a replacement for Chase Anderson (triceps), who was placed on the injured list last weekend. Whether working as a starter or long reliever this season, Moore has been hit hard (2.1 HR/9, 1.63 WHIP) and has exhibited poor control (9.4 percent walk rate). Even in NL-only formats, Moore may do more harm than good for fantasy managers.

Brogdon (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Brogdon was dealing with right elbow tightness, but he'll rejoin the Phillies' bullpen after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. Since the start of July, the right-hander has put up a 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 11 innings across nine relief appearances.

Feyereisen (biceps) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With Feyereisen completing his second bullpen session in less than a week without issue, he may not be far from progressing to facing hitters in live batting practice. Feyereisen has been on the shelf since July 21 with right biceps tendinitis.

The Orioles optioned Wells to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Wells' stint with the big club lasted just three days before he was cast off the active roster to make room for Tanner Scott (knee), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old rookie made an appearance out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Tigers, giving up a run on three hits while striking out a batter.

Puk, recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, fired a perfect sixth inning in an extra-inning win over Cleveland on Tuesday, recording two strikeouts.

The left-hander displayed some encouraging control, firing eight of 11 pitches for strikes. Puk was effective with the Aviators in the weeks before his promotion, pitching to a 1.64 ERA over his last 22 innings, and the hope naturally is he'll be able to carry over that success down the stretch after posting a 5-2 record and 3.18 ERA during his initial big-league stint back in 2019.

The Orioles activated Scott (knee) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Alexander Wells was dispatched to Triple-A Norfolk to clear space on the active roster for Scott, who has been sidelined since July 31 with a left knee sprain. Before his brief stint on the IL, Scott had served as a high-leverage reliever for Baltimore, accruing a 3.95 ERA and 1.49 WHIP while collecting 14 holds over 41 frames. Expect him to immediately re-emerge as a factor for the Orioles in the late innings.

Kittredge (8-1) was credited with the win Tuesday against the Red Sox, firing two scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and struck out five.

The veteran right-hander was exceedingly sharp, throwing 26 of 29 pitches for strikes. Kittredge was rewarded for his efforts with his eighth win courtesy of Francisco Mejia's go-ahead ninth-inning single, and he's now posted eight straight scoreless appearances during which he's generated a 2-0 record, 0.93 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 9.2 frames.