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The Marlins optioned Kitchen to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Kitchen was recalled last week and allowed three runs over two innings in his lone appearance. The lefty is clearing out to make room on the roster for Valente Bellozo, who is the starting pitcher for Friday's game in Atlanta.

Puk and Kevin Ginkel are the favorites for save opportunities after Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo removed Paul Sewald from the closer role Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Puk has recorded a hold and has five strikeouts in three scoreless appearances since being acquired by Arizona last week, and the closer role is now open after Sewald's rough July. Lovullo didn't name a replacement, but Puk and the right-handed Ginkel are the likeliest candidates to take over. Ryan Thompson could also be involved.

The Marlins recalled Bellozo from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Bellozo will start Friday's game in Atlanta, taking the rotation spot vacated by Trevor Rogers, who is now with the Orioles. The 24-year-old right-hander will have a golden opportunity to prove he belongs in the Marlins' rotation for the rest of the season.

The Marlins claimed McMillon off waivers from the Royals on Friday.

McMillon has spent all of this season at the Triple-A level, where he has posted a 6.53 ERA in 30.1 appearances. At his best, McMillon has shown late-inning caliber stuff, but he has dealt with arm injuries and his stuff was diminished this season. He'll head to Triple-A Jacksonville, where he represents relief depth for Miami.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that he is removing Sewald from the closer role, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

The veteran right-hander allowed two runs on three walks in one-third of an inning Wednesday versus Washington, which capped an ugly July that saw him blow four saves and give up 12 earned runs across 10 innings. Sewald appeared to have turned things around with five straight scoreless appearances after an awful start to the month, but he finished with five runs allowed in his last four outings. Lovullo didn't say who will replace Sewald as Arizona's closer, but A.J. Puk and Kevin Ginkel are the likeliest candidates and could even form a matchup-based committee. Ryan Thompson could also be in the mix.

Reds manager David Bell said Friday that McLain (shoulder) recently suffered a stress reaction in his rib cage, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

McLain had been hoping to begin a rehab assignment Aug. 12 and Bell added Friday that it's possible that happens. The young infielder has been working his way back from left shoulder surgery, which he had back in late March. McLain is hoping to rejoin the Reds at some point before the end of the season.

The Diamondbacks recalled Castellanos from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

The right-hander was sent to Reno on July 23 but will return to the majors as Bryce Jarvis (elbow) heads to the injured list. Castellanos has appeared in seven big-league games this season and has a 5.23 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB over 10.1 innings.

The Diamondbacks placed Jarvis on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a sprained right elbow.

It's unclear when exactly the right-hander sustained the injury, but he last pitched Tuesday against the Nationals and allowed two hits with two strikeouts over a scoreless frame. Jarvis will be eligible to be reinstated in mid-August, but it's possible he faces a longer absence.

Ruiz (groin) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Friday's game versus the Brewers, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Ruiz had to depart the Nationals' last game on Wednesday in Arizona with a groin injury, but he won't wind up missing any starts. The switch-hitting catcher hit four home runs in July, doubling his season total.

Wade is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Cincinnati, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The Reds are starting lefty Andrew Abbott, so the left-handed hitting Wade will begin the game on the bench as he typically does in such situations. New trade acquisition Mark Canha will play first base Friday for the Giants.