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Rangers manager Skip Schumacher told reporters Friday that Quantrill will move out of the rotation and into the bullpen, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

The Rangers will go with a five-man rotation, which means both Quantrill and Jordan Montgomery will shift over to the bullpen. Quantrill had been a part of Texas' rotation since late June, and across seven starts he posted a 1-4 record with a 3.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 33.1 innings. It wouldn't be surprising to see Quantrill operate as a long reliever out of the bullpen over the remainder of the season unless a spot opens up in the rotation over the last few weeks of the regular season.

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Friday that both Montgomery and Cal Quantrill will both move to the bullpen, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday after fully recovering from March 2025 UCL surgery. He'll work out of the bullpen in his return, and his first time on the mound with the Rangers will mark his first major-league appearance since September of 2024. During that 2024 regular season with the Diamondbacks, Montgomery posted an 8-7 record across 25 games (21 starts) with a 6.23 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 83:44 K:BB over 117 frames.

The Astros recalled Meyers from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The move comes after Zach Dezenzo was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. Meyers has been in the minors since early July, slashing .243/.325/.351 with one steal, two home runs and eight RBI over 83 plate appearances. His addition gives the Astros some depth in the outfield, and he could be in the lineup against southpaws while forming a platoon in center field with the lefty-hitting Daulton Varsho.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Friday that "it's possible" that Rutschman (wrist) embarks on a rehab assignment this weekend, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Rutschman was on the 10-day injured list while recovering from left wrist inflammation when the Red Sox acquired him from the Orioles right before Monday's trade deadline. He has progressed to hitting in a cage and is getting closer to making his debut with his new team. In the meantime, Connor Wong will continue to serve as the Red Sox's primary catcher while Rutschman is sidelined, with Jake Rogers providing depth at the position.

The Mariners placed Wilcox on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique.

Wilcox was forced from Thursday's game with the injury after allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk across two-thirds of an inning. Nick Davila was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to take Wilcox's place in the bullpen.

The Mariners recalled Davila from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Cole Wilcox was placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain in a corresponding move. Davila has pitched in 20 games out of the Seattle bullpen this season, logging a 3.57 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9:11 K:BB across 22.2 innings.

Arrighetti will undergo an MRI on his injured right foot after exiting Thursday's rehab start, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Arrighetti experienced symptoms similar to the nerve issues he's previously dealt with, according to Zwelling. He's meeting the Blue Jays in Philadelphia and will undergo further testing. "Hopefully just a little pause, not a restart or reset," manager John Schneider said Friday. Arrighetti was acquired from the Astros in exchange for Daulton Varsho at the trade deadline earlier this week.

Garcia (elbow/neck/biceps) has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Garcia will undergo further testing to decide if he needs surgery, but manager John Schneider said Garcia's season is likely over. The right-hander has pitched in just one big-league game since May 22 of last season, and he was recently pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment due to ongoing arm issues. Garcia turns 36 years old later this month.

The Twins selected Culpepper's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Culpepper will take over at shortstop for the Twins moving forward after slashing .271/.367/.478 with 14 homers, 46 RBI, 63 runs scored, 17 stolen bases and a 39:64 BB:K across 343 plate appearances with St. Paul this season. With power and speed upside, Culpepper should be added in all fantasy formats. He's batting seventh in his major-league debut Friday against Brewers lefty Shane Drohan.

The Twins designated Rashi for assignment Friday.

Minnesota needed the spot on the 40-man roster for Kaelen Culpepper's promotion to the big leagues. Rashi was acquired from the Diamondbacks in June and has posted a 4.76 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB across 17 innings with Triple-A St. Paul.