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Sears is scheduled to start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Sears was called up from Triple-A Toledo last week and has made two appearances out of the Detroit bullpen, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts across 6.2 innings. Across four levels of the minors this season, Sears started 12 contests and recorded a 2.16 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 67:20 K:BB spanning 58.1 innings.

Schmidt (elbow) completed two-thirds of an inning in a rehab appearance with Double-A Somerset on Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits -- including one home run -- while striking out two batters.

Schmidt displayed some obvious rust in his first game action since he underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow last July. The veteran hurler threw 20 pitches in the outing. During his ramp-up, Schmidt's fastball has been hovering around 95 mph, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, which is about where it was pre-surgery. Schmidt figures to need more rehab appearances before he rejoins the Yankees, but he won't need to build up to a starter's workload since he'll be working out of the bullpen.

The Athletics selected Hartlieb's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Hartlieb has authored a 6.08 ERA and 6:9 K:BB over 13.1 innings covering eight outings with the Athletics this season, but he's pitched well in a tough environment in Las Vegas, posting a 3.35 ERA and 53:15 K:BB in 48.1 frames. He'll give the A's a fresh bullpen arm.

The Athletics designated Suarez for assignment Wednesday.

Suarez made three appearances after returning from the injured list last week, allowing six runs over 2.2 innings. He'll clear off the active roster to make space for Geoff Hartlieb.

Way (back/shoulder) has been shut down for the remainder of the season, per MLB.com.

Way hit the injured list July 28 with low-back spasms and tightness but progressed to a rehab assignment before developing right shoulder discomfort. The right-hander was prescribed three-plus weeks of rest, effectively ending his 2026 campaign. In 19 big-league appearances this season, Way posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB over 23.1 innings.

Mesa went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Mets.

With Jonny DeLuca getting the nod in center field against southpaw Sean Manaea and Ryan Vilade manning first base in place of Jonathan Aranda, Mesa was the last man standing on the right field depth chart. He made only his second start of the season against a same-handed pitcher and came through with a surprisingly productive effort, tying his season high in hits and crossing the plate in the third and eighth innings. It was Mesa's first game action since Aug. 18 due to a hamstring strain, but he may be able to escape getting pigeon-holed as a platoon player if he keeps it up -- over 48 career plate appearances against left-handed pitching, the 24-year-old has a .302/.348/.465 slash line and just a 14.6 percent strikeout rate.

Peralta (7-11) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Mets. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

Francisco Lindor's leadoff home run was the only blemish on Peralta's line, as he stymied the team that sent him south at the trade deadline. Peralta needed just 74 pitches (53 strikes) to deliver his second straight quality start and third in six outings for Tampa Bay, after he managed to produce only four in 22 trips to the mound for New York. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which could come either Sunday in Texas or next Tuesday in Atlanta, depending on whether the Rays plan to expand to a six-man rotation once Griffin Jax (elbow) returns from the injured list to start Wednesday's series finale with the Mets.

McNeil went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Rangers.

McNeil blasted a two-run homer in the ninth inning, though the Athletics were unable to mount a full comeback. The veteran has been swinging a hot bat for an extended stretch, slashing .346/.372/.500 with four homers, 23 RBI, 17 runs and six stolen bases in 37 games since the All-Star break. On the year, McNeil is hitting .266/.316/.367 with seven homers, 49 RBI, 40 runs and seven stolen bases in 122 contests.

The Red Sox recalled Burgos from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

The Red Sox needed their relievers to cover 5.1 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Mariners, so Burgos will give them a fresh arm for the bullpen. Burgos has permitted eight runs with a 7:1 K:BB over 12.1 innings covering four relief appearances for Boston in 2026.

The Red Sox optioned Paez to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Paez really struggled Tuesday versus the Mariners in his first major-league start, getting torched for eight runs on 10 hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. The 22-year-old will yield his roster spot to Raymond Burgos, who will be available as a long-relief option.