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  • Jorge Mateo SS | ATL

    Orioles' Jorge Mateo: Activated from IL

    The Orioles reinstated Mateo (hamstring) from the injured list Tuesday.

    Mateo initially landed on the injured list in June with a left elbow injury, but his time on the shelf was extended by a couple of months after he strained his left hamstring during a rehab game at Triple-A Norfolk. Now fully recovered from both injuries, the 30-year-old utility man will rejoin the active roster and likely take on a bench role, though his defensive versatility will boost his odds of cracking the starting nine occasionally. With Tyler Wells (elbow) also returning from the 60-day IL on Tuesday, Corbin Martin and Elvin Rodriguez were DFA'd to make room on the 40-man roster.

  • Ernie Clement 2B | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Not in Tuesday's lineup

    Clement is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

    Clement started the past two games after missing some time due to a hairline finger fracture and a shin laceration, and he'll get a breather after going 2-for-8 with an RBI and a run. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who was claimed off waivers over the weekend, will make his season debut for Toronto at third base.

  • Rays' Bob Seymour: Sitting Tuesday

    Seymour isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Seymour will grab a seat on the bench for a second consecutive game after having started the Rays' previous two contests. Yandy Diaz will cover first base instead Tuesday while Richie Palacios serves as the DH.

  • Addison Barger 3B | TOR

    Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Out of Tuesday's lineup

    Barger is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

    Barger started the previous six games but will take a seat Tuesday after going 4-for-22 with a double, two RBI and eight strikeouts during that span. Nathan Lukes will shift to right field, which opens up left field for Davis Schneider.

  • Chris Paddack RP | TEX

    Tigers' Chris Paddack: Demoted to bullpen

    The Tigers removed Paddack from the rotation Tuesday and will deploy him out of the bullpen moving forward, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

    The right-hander's demotion to the bullpen comes after he submitted a 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 30 innings since the Tigers acquired him from the Twins on July 28. Paddack will give up his spot in the rotation to Sawyer Gipson-Long, who was called up from Triple-A Toledo to start Tuesday's game versus the Mets.

  • Blue Jays' Robinson Pina: Recalled, placed on 60-day IL

    The Blue Jays recalled Pina from Triple-A Buffalo and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow UCL sprain.

    The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ryan Borucki. Pina hasn't pitched since the beginning of August and will not return this season, although at this point it appears he will not have surgery.

  • Easton Lucas RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Easton Lucas: Optioned to Triple-A

    The Blue Jays optioned Lucas to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

    Lucas has been roughed up for 18 runs over 24.1 frames with Toronto this season. He's being replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Ryan Borucki.

  • Ryan Borucki RP | SF

    Blue Jays' Ryan Borucki: Added to roster

    The Blue Jays selected Borucki's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

    Borucki made one scoreless appearance with Buffalo after inking a minor-league contract last week and will now join the big-league roster. The lefty reliever posted a 5.28 ERA and 27:12 K:BB over 30.2 innings with the Pirates earlier this season.

  • Nick Kurtz 1B | ATH

    Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Back in action Tuesday

    Kurtz (oblique) is starting at first base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Cardinals.

    The rookie first baseman is back in the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous three games due to oblique discomfort. Kurtz will attempt to get back on track after going 4-for-20 with five walks, a homer, five runs and nine strikeouts in the nine games preceding the injury.

  • Joey Cantillo SP | CLE

    Guardians' Joey Cantillo: Expected to start Wednesday

    Cantillo has joined the Guardians in Boston and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to start Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Logan Allen had been lined up to start Wednesday, but it's not clear whether he'll be pushed back in the schedule or moved to the bullpen. Cantillo posted a 6.52 ERA and 12:4 K:BB over 9.2 innings in his two starts with Columbus after being demoted last month. He's collected a 3.93 ERA and 80:36 K:BB over 66.1 frames covering eight starts and 21 relief appearances in the majors this season.

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