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The Rangers recalled Macko from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Macko will come up for his first stint with the big-league club since being traded from Toronto on Aug. 3. With Round Rock, the 25-year-old has posted a 5.63 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB over eight innings. Texas demoted Robby Ahlstrom to Triple-A to make room for Macko in the bullpen.

The Blue Jays recalled Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Simeon Woods Richardson, who was designated for assignment. Van Eyk last pitched for Buffalo on Sunday, throwing four innings in a start, so he is rested and will give the Toronto bullpen some long relief protection.

The Blue Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment Friday.

The transaction comes one day after Woods Richardson was tagged for six runs while recording only three outs in Thursday's loss to the Royals. Because he's previously been outrighted, Woods Richardson would have the ability to elect free agency if he passes through waivers again. The 25-year-old has collected a 6.68 ERA and 40:37 K:BB over 66 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays in 2026.

The Mets selected Devenski's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Devenski will join his second big-league roster this season after appearing in three games for Pittsburgh from late April to early May. In five outings with Syracuse, the 35-year-old posted a 1.23 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings. The Mets transferred Jorge Polanco (ankle) to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster for Devenski and optioned Xzavion Curry to Triple-A to open a spot in the bullpen for the veteran right-hander.

The Mets optioned Curry to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Curry's latest stint in the majors lasted one day, and he threw 46 pitches while yielding two runs over 2.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the Brewers. His spot on the roster will be absorbed by Chris Devenski.

The Cubs activated Milner (appendectomy) from the 15-day injured list Friday and designated him for assignment, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Milner underwent an appendectomy two months ago and pitched well in 10.2 rehab innings, posting a 2.53 ERA and 9:2 K:BB. However, the Cubs determined they didn't have room on their active roster for the lefty specialist. He has just a 17.2 percent strikeout rate over the last two seasons, but Milner boasts a 3.54 ERA and 49 percent groundball rate over the last five seasons. The southpaw could clear waivers given his $3.75 million salary, but Milner should land on his feet elsewhere.

The Pirates optioned Murdock to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

After making just one appearance with Pittsburgh since being recalled Tuesday, Murdock will head back to the Triple-A squad. With Indianapolis, the 28-year-old has posted a 0-2 record, 4.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings this season. Pittsburgh recalled Evan Sisk to replace Murdock on the 26-man roster.

Pittsburgh recalled Sisk from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

The southpaw spent just over two weeks in Indianapolis before rejoining the Pirates in St. Louis for their series opener Friday. With the big-league club this season, the 29-year-old owns a 2.66 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 47:18 K:BB and five holds over 40.2 innings. Pittsburgh optioned Noah Murdock to Triple-A to clear a spot in the bullpen for Sisk.

The White Sox promoted Gilbert from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Gilbert will make his first appearance with the big-league club since early June after being sidelined for almost two months with a shoulder injury. Over 20 games in Charlotte, the southpaw owns a 5-2 record, 4.64 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB in 33 innings this season. Chicago placed Tyler Schweitzer on paternity leave to create room for Gilbert on the active roster.

The White Sox placed Schweitzer on the paternity leave list Friday.

Schweitzer will miss up to three contests while welcoming a new child to the family. The White Sox recalled Tyler Gilbert to fill Schweitzer's spot in the bullpen.