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The Mariners activated Crawford (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Crawford appeared in two rehab games over the weekend and was expected to play in at least one more game for Triple-A Tacoma this week before being activated, but the Mariners opted to reinstate him Wednesday after he checked out fine during a simulated game Monday. The 29-year-old had been on the shelf since late July with a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger, but he should take back an everyday role now that he's been activated. He'll start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Bowman (1-0) pitched 1.2 perfect innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Tuesday. He did not record a strikeout.

Bowman ended up with the win after Cole Irvin was pulled with one out in the fifth inning. It's been a positive start to Bowman's time with the Orioles -- he hasn't allowed a baserunner over four innings across three appearances. Overall, he has a 4.26 ERA with a 0.95 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB over 19 innings this year with prior stops in Arizona, Seattle and Minnesota.

McArthur (5-5) struck out four over two perfect innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Guardians.

Between Michael Lorenzen's hamstring injury and a rain delay, this contest turned into an impromptu bullpen day for the Royals. They never trailed, and McArthur was deemed the most effective reliever to pick up his first win since June 20. After struggling in the closer role in late July, McArthur has adjusted well to pitching in low-leverage situations. He's on a 9.2-inning scoreless streak dating back to Aug. 5, and he has a 13:1 K:BB in that span. Overall, he's at a 4.36 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB through 53.2 innings, though he likely won't have many chances to add to his 18 saves now that Lucas Erceg is thriving in the ninth inning.

Lee was placed on Double-A Erie's 7-day injured list Tuesday due to lumbar spine inflammation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

The 21-year-old was acquired from the Phillies in the Michael Lorenzen trade last summer and is one of the Tigers' top prospects. Lee has been productive at Double-A this season and has a .298/.363/.488 slash line with 12 home runs and 16 steals in 87 games. Depending on how long he's sidelined by the back issue, Lee could get a look with Triple-A Toledo before the end of the campaign.

The Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Cruz, 25, was with the Royals briefly earlier this season but didn't make an appearance. He's collected a 3.35 ERA and 55:23 K:BB over 48.1 innings this season with Omaha and is likely to be used in low-leverage situations.

The Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Lorenzen suffered the injury during Tuesday's game versus the Guardians while covering first base. He will be eligible to return in mid-September, but a firm timeline for his recovery won't be known until the results of his MRI become available. Alec Marsh is likely to slide into Lorenzen's rotation spot.

Brash, who continues to rehabilitate from a May 8 internal bracing procedure on his throwing elbow, will visit with the Mariners during the second week of September, MLB.com reports.

As was the case when he dropped by in early August, Brash's visit will allow him to reconnect with the big-league medical and training staff, as well as meet personally with new manager Dan Wilson. Brash was already engaging in plyometric exercises on a trampoline when he was last in Seattle several weeks ago, and there have been no reports of any setbacks as he aims for a pre-All-Star-break return in 2025.

Chargois (2-1) took the loss and was charged with a blown save against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one inning. He struck out one.

Chargois was tasked with preserving a thin 1-0 lead when he entered in the seventh, but he subsequently allowed a two-run home run to Jose Siri after retiring the first two batters he faced during the frame. The right-hander has now surrendered a pair of earned runs in two of his last four appearances, rare hiccups in what has otherwise been a strong season for the veteran reliever. Even when factoring in recent struggles, Chargois is sitting on a combined 2.39 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 24 appearances with the Marlins and Mariners in 2024.

Otanez (1-0) recorded the win over the Reds on Tuesday, firing two-thirds scoreless innings and recording a strikeout.

Otanez inherited a two-on, one-out scenario from starter Mitch Spence in the sixth inning, but he prevented any damage by inducing a foul pop and strikeout from the two batters he faced. The rookie right-hander then became the pitcher of record when Oakland mounted a four-run rally in the seventh and managed to hold on for the victory. Otanez's first big-league win came on the heels of a rough outing against the Brewers on Sunday, when he allowed three runs over 1.1 innings, and he now has scoreless appearances in five of his last seven trips to the mound.

Rizzo (forearm) went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in a rehab appearance with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday.

Rizzo began his rehab assignment Friday and has gone 2-for-6 with two walks, two strikeouts and two runs through three contests. The veteran first baseman is closing in on a return from the 60-day injured list, and he took another step toward that goal Tuesday by playing first base after serving as the designated hitter in his first two games in the minors. Rizzo could immediately reclaim his starting role at first base upon his return to the big club, as Ben Rice has batted .063 with no extra-base hits and a 28.9 percent strikeout rate over 32 at-bats in August following a promising start to his big-league tenure.