The Astros placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right elbow discomfort.

After missing more than two seasons of big-league action while recovering from Tommy John surgery and associated complications, Garcia was activated from the injured list Sept. 1 but made just two starts for Houston before experiencing more elbow trouble. The Astros don't yet have an updated diagnosis for Garcia after he exited midway through the second inning of his start in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Toronto, but more clarity on that front should arrive once the right-hander undergoes an MRI. Even if Garcia's upcoming tests reveal no long-term concern, his history of elbow problems suggests he's unlikely to make it back from the IL before the end of the regular season. AJ Blubaugh tossed 3.1 innings of long relief after Garcia exited Tuesday's contest, so Blubaugh could be the next man up to enter the rotation when Garcia's turn comes up again Sunday in Atlanta.

The Cubs reinstated Taillon (groin) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday in Atlanta, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Reliever Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move, while right-hander Javier Assad was moved to the bullpen to clear room in the rotation for Taillon, who spent the minimum amount of time on the shelf. Prior to being activated, Taillon tossed 3.2 innings and 68 pitches in a rehab start with Iowa on Thursday, so his workload could be somewhat suppressed as he makes his 20th appearance of the season for the big club.

Cole (elbow) is scheduled to make 45 throws from 75 feet Wednesday as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

Cole began a throwing program in August and said Wednesday that he "feels great" as he moves along in the rehab process. The veteran right-hander had Tommy John surgery with internal bracing in March and has an outside shot of being ready Opening Day next season, though a stay on the injured list at the start of the 2026 campaign appears likelier.

Gregory-Alford logged a 1.42 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB in 25.1 innings for Single-A Inland Empire.

A hard-throwing righty who received just under $2 million after the Angels selected him in the 11th round last year, Gregory-Alford logged a 3.54 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 48:20 K:BB and 59.5 percent groundball rate in 53.1 innings in the Arizona Complex League before getting the bump to Single-A. He has an impressive 6-foot-5 frame and sits 96-99 mph with his fastball while touching 90 mph with his hard slider. Gregory-Alford doesn't turn 20 until May, so he'll probably be touching triple digits regularly in the coming years if he stays healthy. His control and arsenal depth are current weaknesses, but the right-hander is a more exciting pitching prospect than his 10.6 K-BB% on the year indicates.

Jordan has a 0.94 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB in 28.2 innings across seven starts for Single-A Inland Empire.

The 19-year-old righty logged a 3.21 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 55:21 K:BB in 47.2 innings in the Arizona Complex League before getting the bump to Single-A. He logged a groundball rate over 55 percent at both stops thanks to a strong sinker/slider combination. His fastball has been trending up and may continue to do so as he fills out his projectable 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame. Jordan's changeup lags behind, but he was still able to hold left-handed batters to a .648 OPS this year. Jordan is an up-and-coming pitching prospect whom the aggressive Angels could push to Double-A at some point in his age-20 season.

Festa was diagnosed with neurological thoracic outlet syndrome during a visit with Dr. Keith Meister in Texas this week, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Festa will receive a second opinion before a determination is made about a treatment plan, but surgery would certainly seem to be a possibility. If the pitcher does need an operation, he would be in for a lengthy rehab process that could affect his 2026 availability. Festa posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 53:19 K:BB over 53.1 innings for the Twins this season.

Urena will start Wednesday's game against the Twins, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

The Angels have decided to give Urena a spot start so that their regular rotation members can have some extra rest. Urena struck out six over five scoreless frames in an extended relief outing last Friday versus the Athletics in his first appearance for the Halos. Unless the Angels decide to switch to a six-man rotation down the stretch, Urena will likely shift to long relief after Wednesday's outing.

Soriano will make his next start Thursday in Seattle, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Soriano had been lined up to start Wednesday's series finale versus the Twins, but he will receive an extra day of rest after he had his worst start of the season his last time out, allowing eight runs over 2.1 innings in a loss to the Athletics this past Friday. Jose Urena worked five shutout innings of long relief behind Soriano on Friday and will now be called upon to make a spot start Wednesday.

The White Sox recalled Burke from Triple-A Charlotte and will have him start Wednesday's game against the Rays.

He should have a good shot to remain in the Chicago rotation for the rest of the season, as the White Sox have a permanent spot available after Jonathan Cannon was optioned to Charlotte last weekend. Burke was demoted to Charlotte last month after posting a 4.28 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 110:54 K:BB across 117.2 innings for the White Sox. Burke allowed 11 runs over 12.2 frames in three starts with Charlotte, but he pitched well his last time out this past Wednesday, fanning seven in a quality start.

The Red Sox recalled Harrison from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.

Harrison is a likely candidate to serve in a bulk-relief/piggyback role Wednesday against the Athletics, following starter Payton Tolle, who is expected to be in line for a light workload. The left-handed Harrison has posted a 3.75 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 50:27 K:BB in 50.1 innings over 12 starts with Worcester since being acquired via trade in mid-June and will be making his Red Sox debut if he gets into Wednesday's game.