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Fairbanks (hand) began throwing off a mound Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Fairbanks was shut down from throwing for a few days after receiving injections to treat the nerve issue in his right hand, but he's now been cleared to resume throwing off a mound following re-evaluation. A timeline for his return may become clearer once he gets a few more bullpen sessions in. In the meantime, Calvin Faucher and Michael Petersen figure to be the favorites for saves in Miami.

The Giants have Ramos on the taxi squad Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Ramos is in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as rosters expand in September. The Giants recalled and selected Zach Morgan and Cesar Perdomo, respectively, Tuesday. San Francisco also transferred Adrian Houser (forearm) to the 60-day injured list. Since returning to Triple-A Sacramento at the beginning of July, Ramos has a 4.76 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP through 22.2 innings across 13 games.

The Giants selected Perdomo from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Perdomo has started in nine games for Triple-A Sacramento in 2026. He has recorded a 5.10 ERA and 1.61 WHIP through 47.2 innings. He had a 3.98 ERA across 13 starts earlier in 2026 with Double-A Richmond. While the 24-year-old has started in all of his appearances in Triple-A, he may find some relief work in San Francisco. His selection comes with rosters expanding in September.

Estevez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Estevez began throwing in bridge league games at the Royals' complex in Arizona last week but wasn't making much progress, so the team will shut him down for the season, and the right-hander will go under the knife to address his strained rotator cuff. The 33-year-old appeared in just one game for the Royals this year, during which he gave up six earned runs while recording just one out. Kansas City is likely to decline his $13 million club option for next season.

Gage was pulled off his rehab assignment and shut down from throwing for a week after experiencing discomfort in his left elbow, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The left-hander surrendered four runs over two-thirds of an inning during his third rehab outing Friday, which is presumably when the discomfort surfaced. Gage has been on the injured list since early July due to a flexor strain, and the setback could mean he's unable to return before the end of the season.

The Diamondbacks transferred Thompson (back) to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Thompson initially landed on the injured list Aug. 5 with a lower-back strain, so his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the regular season. Blake Walston (elbow) will return from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move to claim the open spot on Arizona's 40-man roster.

The Orioles selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

The veteran right-hander re-signed with the Orioles on a minor-league deal last week after being designated for assignment and electing free agency, and he's now back in the majors with rosters expanding to 28 players Tuesday. Suarez has been a solid bullpen piece for Baltimore this year with a 3.93 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB over 55 innings.

The Angels reinstated Natera (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Natera was on the 15-day injured list due to lower-back spasms that sprung up Aug. 15. The southpaw began a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday and also made an appearance Sunday. Over the two games, the 26-year-old tossed two scoreless innings on zero hits, a walk and a strikeout.

The Rockies recalled Castano from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Castano has logged a 3.92 ERA and 17:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings with the Rockies this season. The 27-year-old is likely to be used as a multi-inning reliever in Colorado.

The Cubs recalled Ferguson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Ferguson has put in some quality work for the Cubs this season in posting a 3.45 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB over 15.2 innings. The 32-year-old will likely be used primarily in a middle-relief role.