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Smith worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning, earning the save in the win over the Reds on Tuesday.

It wasn't any easy save for Smith, who allowed runners to reach first and second base with one out. However, he was able to get Mike Moustakas to ground out into a double play to end the game. Smith struggled in his last appearance, allowing three runs in a blown save against the Nationals. The 31-year-old still has a 3.55 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with a 10.5 K/9 in 45.2 innings.

Manaea allowed three runs on five hits and three walks with two strikeouts through 1.2 innings, taking a no-decision in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

On an extremely humid night in Cleveland, Manaea struggled mightily with his command. Despite pulverizing the rosin bag in search of any iota of extra grip, the left-hander needed 69 pitches to get five outs and worked himself into five full counts. While this marks the second consecutive rough outing for the 29-year-old, the conditions played a huge part in Tuesday night's meltdown. Manaea and fantasy managers alike will be glad to know that his next start is expected to come in the climate-controlled confines of Globe Life Field against the lowly Rangers on Sunday.

Reyes struck out one without allowing a baserunner across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Pirates.

Reyes had one of his most efficient outings of the season, as he needed only seven pitches to record his 26th save of the season. Since walking four batters without recording an out Aug. 5, Reyes has struck out four batters without issuing a free pass across his last three innings. Though he has a 7.3 BB/9 across 51.2 frames overall, Reyes has maintained a 2.26 ERA and has blown only one save opportunity.

Brebbia was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Brebbia joined the Giants on Sunday and will return to Triple-A without appearing in a game. The right-hander has a 6.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB in 15 major-league innings this season.

Doval was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Doval will rejoin the Giants on Tuesday after spending the past two months in the minors. The 24-year-old has a 7.59 ERA and 13:6 K:BB over 10.2 big-league innings this season.

Thornton was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to serve as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Thornton served as the extra man for Saturday's twin bill against Boston but did not appear in either game before being sent back to Buffalo. The right-hander will once again join the Blue Jays' bullpen Tuesday in Anaheim before likely being sent back to Triple-A.

Manager Brandon Hyde said Harvey (lat) might return sometime between Thursday and next Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The righty has been sidelined since July 2 with a right lat strain, and he will need a bit of action with the Florida Complex League before being reinstated from the injured list. Once active, Harvey figures to once again be one of Baltimore's top late-innings relief options.

Scott (knee) will return from the injured list soon after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The lefty has been on the IL since Aug. 1 with a sprained left knee, but his throwing off a mound suggests the injury is mostly healed. Details about Scott's specific return date should become clear sometime this week.

Megill was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Megill allowed a run on a pair of hits in the Cubs' loss in the afternoon portion of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers and won't get to stick around for the nightcap. Rowan Wick (oblique) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

Anderson (elbow) will join Triple-A Durham on Thursday to continue his rehab assignment, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

It's unclear how many outings the righty will require in Durham, but he's certainly one step closer to rejoining the Rays' bullpen. Anderson has not pitched for Tampa Bay this year due to a partially torn elbow ligament suffered in March.