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The Guardians optioned Strzelecki to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

He's clearing out to make room for Tuesday's starter, Matthew Boyd. Strzelecki has permitted three runs with a 9:3 K:BB over 11.2 relief innings for the Guardians this season.

The Guardians activated Boyd (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Boyd is set to make his Guardians and season debut Tuesday against the Cubs after completing the long road back from Tommy John surgery. The left-hander's results during his rehab assignment were excellent, as he put up a 0.83 ERA with 27 punchouts over 21.2 innings. He threw 63 pitches in his final rehab start, so Boyd will probably be capped around 80 pitches Tuesday.

Further testing revealed Paxton's right calf is partially torn, and it's unclear whether or not he'll be able to return in 2024, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Paxton was initially diagnosed with a calf strain but the injury is more severe than anticipated. A timeline isn't available for Paxton's return and with roughly six weeks left in the regular season, so it's not a guarantee he'll be back prior to the playoffs or be available for any potential postseason starts. Per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald the Red Sox plan on inserting Cooper Criswell (COVID-19 injured list) into the rotation in Paxton's place.

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

Toro hasn't logged a multi-hit game since July 23, going 6-for-45 (.133) during that stretch. He'll yield to Darell Hernaiz at third base for the second time in three games.

The Twins selected Matthews' contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. He'll start Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Matthews will make his MLB debut Tuesday against Kansas City, and if he performs well, could see additional starts due to Joe Ryan (shoulder) and Chris Paddack (forearm) being injured. The 24-year-old was exceptional at Double-A, logging a 1.95 across 55.1 innings, but he's struggled with St. Paul, posting a 5.68 ERA across four starts (19.0 innings). However, he tallied a 23:1 K:BB at Triple-A. He may be worth a look as a streamer in the future, but he carries some risk Tuesday against a solid Royals lineup.

The Twins designated Blewett for assignment Tuesday.

The transaction clears a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of Zebby Matthews, who has been called up to make his major-league debut Tuesday. Blewett retired the only three batters he faced during his brief time with the Twins.

The Red Sox re-signed Keller to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

Keller refused an option to Triple-A Worcester from the Red Sox but has quickly re-upped on a minor-league deal. He will likely move into Worcester's rotation.

Greene (hamstring) ran sprints and was expected to run the bases at Comerica Park on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

It was previously reported Greene was in line to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. While he's not quite ready for that yet, the hope is he'll be ready to join Toledo at some point this week. Greene has been sidelined since late July with a right hamstring strain.

The Royals placed Wolters on the development list Aug. 5, Preston Farr of Royals Review reports.

Wolters has not pitched for Single-A Columbia since July 11. While it's good that Wolters isn't dealing with an injury, it's still been a disappointing season for the 6-foot-4 righty. He logged a 4.20 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 46 strikeouts in 55.2 innings through 14 starts and will now work on skill development indefinitely at the team's spring training complex.

The Angels claimed Burke off waivers from the Rangers on Tuesday.

Burke had been designated for assignment earlier this week and has now been scooped up by an American League West rival. The left-handed reliever holds a career 4.22 ERA and 172:53 K:BB across 182.1 innings over parts of four big-league seasons.