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The Phillies optioned Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The Phillies traded for fellow lefty reliever Brooks Raley on Monday, which has pushed Backhus off the active roster. Backhus has logged a 4.95 ERA and 20:6 K:BB over 20 innings with Philadelphia this season.

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

Murdock made two appearances for the Pirates after getting recalled July 29. He pitched a total of three innings and allowed no runs on three hits and a 4:3 K:BB. He's getting sent down to help make room for Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates, who were all acquired in trades Monday. Brandon Eisert was also optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

The Pirates activated the trio of Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates, who were all acquired through trades Monday. Eisert was recalled Monday but did not make an appearance. The Pirates also optioned Noah Murdock on Tuesday.

The Brewers optioned Stallings to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Stallings is clearing off the roster to make space for new acquisition Antonio Senzatela. He's turned in eight scoreless innings for the Brewers this season, so Stallings should get another opportunity eventually.

The Mets recalled Curry from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Curry has given up four runs in 11 innings during his time with the Mets this season. He will likely be used in a mop-up role.

The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Aleman has pitched well during his time in the majors, but he was roughed up for three runs while recording only one out in his last appearance and now finds himself back in the minors. His spot in the bullpen will be taken by Slade Cecconi, who was demoted from the rotation following the Guardians' trade for Foster Griffin.

The Mets selected Lavender's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Lavender missed all of 2025 and most of 2024 due to a pair of left elbow surgeries, but he's looked sharp in the minors this season, turning in a 3.27 ERA and 53:11 K:BB over 33 innings with Syracuse. The southpaw will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game.

The Angels selected Weiman's contract from Double-A Rocket City on Tuesday.

Weiman has made only 14 appearances with Rocket City this season due to injury, but he's been effective in allowing five runs (four earned) with a 19:3 K:BB over 15.2 innings. The lefty will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

The Angels selected Anderson's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Anderson held a 5.94 ERA and 12:8 K:BB over 16.2 frames with the Angels earlier this season. He'll be tasked with eating innings in long relief for the out-of-contention Halos.

The Angels activated Joyce (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Joyce is finally ready to make his season debut for the Angels following a long road back from right shoulder surgery. The reliever had to be pulled off an initial rehab assignment back in May because he wasn't recovering well in between outings, but it went smoother after he restarted things in July. Joyce's numbers on his rehab assignment -- 5.06 ERA, 12:8 K:BB in 10.2 innings -- were underwhelming, and he did not appear in back-to-back games. So, while there's a clear opening at closer for the Angels, it's unlikely Joyce will be thrown back into the role right away.