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The Marlins recalled Meyer from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Saturday's game against the Brewers.

As expected, Meyer will make his fourth start of the 2024 season Saturday, and his first since April. While the Marlins have been keeping an eye on the 25-year-old's workload, there haven't been any confirmed restrictions placed on Meyer for Saturday's appearance. He's generated a 2.12 ERA in 17 innings with Miami this season.

Musgrove (elbow) incorporated his full arsenal of breaking pitches in his most recent bullpen session and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com.

Musgrove's bullpen Wednesday was significant not only because he brought breaking pitches into the mix, but also because he stepped up the intensity of his throwing. The right-hander has reported having no issues with his injured right elbow during his three bullpens to date, and the next step in his rehab could be a rehab stint with a minor-league squad. Should Musgrove continue to progress without setbacks, he could return to the Padres' rotation in early August.

Colorado designated Blach for assignment Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

After moving back into the rotation and giving up six earned runs over 2.1 innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday, Blach shifted to the bullpen for the Rockies' series in San Francisco this weekend. He came on in relief in Friday's 11-4 loss, surrendering three more runs over two innings to bring his ERA to 6.36 over 63.2 frames on the season. He'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to right-hander John Curtiss, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque. If Blach goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll likely remain in the Rockies organization as pitching depth at Albuquerque.

The Rockies named Gordon as their 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants. He'll start Game 2 of the twin bill.

Gordon will temporarily join the Rockies' active roster to start the second game of a twin bill against the Giants, but he will likely be sent back down to Triple-A following the outing. Gordon has started two games for the Rockies this season, pitching to an 0-2 record with a 10.61 ERA across 9.1 innings.

Birdsong has been appointed the Giants' 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies. He'll start Game 2.

Birdsong will temporarily join the Giants' active roster to make his sixth big-league start of the year. Birdsong has a 2-0 record with a 3.55 ERA and 30:12 K:BB in 25.1 innings with San Francisco and will likely return to the minors after Saturday's start.

Mize (hamstring) threw his bullpen session Saturday and did not suffer any setbacks, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Beck notes that Mize threw about 20-to-25 pitches, and the right-hander said after Saturday's session that he will throw another bullpen session next week. Mize has been on the injured list since July 3 due to a strained left hamstring. He was 2-6 across his 16 starts with a 4.23 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 58:21 K:BB over 78.2 innings prior to his injury.

The White Sox recalled Martin from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Southpaw Sammy Peralta was optioned to Charlotte. Martin started the season on the 60-day injured list as he worked his way back from May 2023 Tommy John surgery. Martin threw four scoreless innings in his last rehab start July 20, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out four. Martin will likely work out the White Sox's bullpen as he eases back into major-league action, though he could fill in as a spot starter in the second half of the regular season.

The Padres optioned Mazur to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Mazur only lasted 2.2 innings during his start Friday against Baltimore, allowing one earned run on two hits and two walks in the process. The Padres won't need to use a fifth starter for another two weeks, so they'll send down the struggling right-hander in favor of Alek Jacob, who will provide the bullpen with another fresh arm.

Pepiot told reporters Saturday that he spent 60 hours in the hospital to treat an infection in his right knee due to a bug bite, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Pepiot was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right knee infection, though the details of that injury didn't surface until Saturday. He told reporters that the bug bite caused his knee to swell up "like the size of a softball... I couldn't put any weight on my leg." Pepiot is slated to throw up to 25 pitches off the mound Saturday, and how his knee reacts after the session will determine whether the 26-year-old right-hander will need to go on a rehab assignment. Pepiot holds a 6-5 record over his 17 starts this season with a 3.92 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 94:31 K:BB across 87.1 innings.

The Phillies recalled Allard from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

With Ranger Suarez (back) landing on the injured list, the Phillies will call upon Allard to fill the opening on the 26-man active roster and in the rotation. The 26-year-old southpaw has made 16 appearances (10 starts) for Lehigh Valley this season, posting a 5.23 ERA and 1.61 WHIP through 63.2 innings. He's slated to replace Suarez in the rotation beginning with Sunday's game against the Guardians in Philadelphia, per Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer.