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The Athletics activated Ginn (finger) from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Ginn has been on the shelf the past couple weeks due to a finger blister, but he'll rejoin the Athletics' rotation after spending the 15-day minimum on the IL. The right-hander is coming off one of his better starts of the campaign, as he allowed just one hit with seven strikeouts and three walks over 6.1 scoreless frames his last time out versus the Nationals.

The Orioles acquired Hinds from the Marlins for cash considerations Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Between stops in the big leagues with the Reds and Marlins this season, Hinds has gone just 4-for-35 (.114 average) at the dish. The 25-year-old could get a look with Baltimore later this season, but for now, he'll play regularly at Norfolk.

The Orioles acquired Heuer from the Brewers for cash considerations Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Heuer has been traded twice since Saturday, after the Brewers initially acquired him from the Guardians over the weekend. He'll report to Norfolk but could eventually get a chance in Baltimore. The righty reliever has allowed five runs with a 6:5 K:BB over 9.2 frames in the majors this season.

The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Povich will enter the rotation with a start Tuesday against the Angels, though it could be a one-off arrangement if Chris Bassitt (back) returns from the injured list later this week. The left-handed Povich has made three starts and one relief appearance for Baltimore in 2026, allowing 11 runs with a 12:7 K:BB over 19.1 frames.

The Athletics placed Kurtz on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a strained right thumb.

Kurtz visited a hand specialist Monday after sitting out the final two games of the Athletics' weekend series versus the Tigers due to the thumb injury, and he'll be out for at least another week after being diagnosed with an acute on chronic volar plate tear of the MCP joint, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The 23-year-old is receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday and is without an official timeline to return.

Ramirez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

The All-Star third baseman started the previous eight games and will receive a day off after batting .182 (6-for-33) during that stretch. Gabriel Arias will fill in at the hot corner Tuesday while Ramirez takes a day to reset.

The Royals recalled Cuas from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Cuas will absorb the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Matt Strahm, who was designated for assignment. The right-hander has pitched well during his brief time in the majors this season, allowing two runs with a 9:2 K:BB over 6.1 innings.

The Royals activated Witt (back) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Witt is ready to roll following a two-week absence with low-back tightness. He did not go out on a rehab assignment, as Witt and the Royals were satisfied with how things went in a full workout over the weekend. The star shortstop has slashed .279/.350/.450 with 13 long balls and 30 steals across 414 plate appearances for Kansas City this season.

Verlander (hamstring/hip) has been playing catch daily, but he has yet to be cleared to resume throwing off a mound, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

While he hasn't been shut down from throwing, Verlander has been building back up slowly since sustaining a left hamstring strain in his most recent bullpen session June 17. The Tigers will have more room in their crowded rotation after dealing away Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize ahead of Monday's trade deadline, but Verlander may need to get back on a mound by the middle of August to have a realistic shot at getting stretched back out enough to handle a traditional starting role by the time he returns from the 60-day injured list. Verlander has already announced that he will retire at the end of the season, so the Tigers might be willing to let the franchise icon make some abbreviated starts down the stretch as a final sendoff, especially if they're out of playoff contention.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Peralta will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Acquired from the Mets on Sunday in a four-player deal, Peralta will be called upon to make his Rays debut two days later, stepping into the rotation spot that previously belonged to the injured Shane McClanahan (back). Though Peralta had labored to a 4.99 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 113:48 K:BB in 113.2 innings with New York, the Rays are optimistic that their coaching staff can coax better results from the two-time All-Star. A strong finish to the campaign could set up the 30-year-old righty for a lucrative payday this offseason, when he'll hit free agency for the first time in his career.