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Canzone (thigh) played all nine innings in left field during Triple-A Tacoma's win over Reno on Tuesday, going 1-for-5.

Canzone reached another benchmark in his recovery with Tuesday's full game on defense, and he managed to extend his hitting streak during his rehab assignment to five games. Per the Associated Press, Canzone could be deemed ready for activation from the IL before the end of the Mariners' current homestand, which concludes Sunday.

The Rays reinstated Rasmussen (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Rasmussen is expected to vie for a spot in the Tampa Bay rotation in 2025, but he'll be operating as a reliever down the stretch of the current season while he makes his return from the internal brace procedure he underwent last July. Though Rasmussen had a pair of Tommy John surgeries on his resume before he underwent his latest elbow operation last summer, he didn't seem to have much trouble regaining velocity or control during his rehab assignment. Over his five appearances at Triple-A Durham, Rasmussen gave up seven runs on 11 hits over 7.1 innings, but his 8:0 K:BB was encouraging. He's expected to operate as a one- or two-inning reliever for the Rays and will likely be eased back in with low-leverage work, though he could eventually push for usage in higher-leverage spots.

Jimenez (oblique) fired a scoreless inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sacramento on Tuesday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts.

Jimenez got through his one frame on a tidy 12 pitches, eight of which he located for strikes. The right-hander may only need to make a couple more rehab appearances before being deemed ready for activation, especially if they go as smoothly as Tuesday's did.

The Athletics designated Reyes for assignment Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Reyes was up with the big club for a week, allowing three runs (two earned) over four innings covering three relief appearances. The 31-year-old is likely to clear waivers and stick around in the organization as bullpen depth at Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics placed Brown on the paternity list Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Brown will miss the next 1-to-3 games while welcoming a new addition to the family. Armando Alvarez was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas to replace Brown on the 26-man active roster.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Lowe homered in the first inning to tally his 13th long ball of the season. He's swung a hot bat since the All-Star break, maintaining a .327 average with four homers, 13 RBI and eight runs scored across 15 games. Lowe has also raised his ISO to .254 for the campaign, his highest mark since 2021.

The Athletics recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez is taking the spot on the 26-man active roster vacated by Seth Brown (personal), who went on the paternity list. He could see some action at first base while Brown is away but is a good bet to be sent back down later this week when Brown returns.

The Athletics activated Miller (finger) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Miller is back after a minimum 15-day absence as a result of a fractured left pinkie finger. He did not make a rehab appearance but completed a live batting practice session Monday to convince the Athletics he was ready to go. Miller should immediately regain his closer role for Oakland.

The Angels recalled Kochanowicz from Double-A Rocket City on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Kochanowicz will serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, giving the Angels an option for long relief. The big right-hander has been walloped for 12 runs (11 earned) over seven innings in his two starts with the big club this season.

Taveras is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Astros.

Taveras is on the bench for the second straight game, as the Rangers will again roll with Wyatt Langford in center field and Josh Smith in left field. Taveras is off to a nice start in August with a couple home runs, but he's collected just a .647 OPS for the season.