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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Megill will move to the bullpen following the acquisition of right-hander Paul Blackburn on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Mendoza suggested the move to a relief role could be temporary, as the Mets want to keep Megill stretched out and may eventually send him back to Triple-A Syracuse to make regular starts. At least for the time being, however, the big right-hander will be the odd man out of the Mets' five-man rotation and will operate as a multi-inning reliever.

Blackburn is scheduled to make his first start for the Mets on Friday against the Angels in Anaheim, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Blackburn has yet to be officially added to the Mets' 26-man active roster after being acquired via trade from the Athletics on Tuesday, but that will happen this weekend. The right-hander has been limited to just nine starts this season because of a foot injury but has been decent when healthy, holding a 4.41 ERA and 38:14 K:BB over 51 innings. With Blackburn joining the rotation, the Mets will send No. 5 starter Tylor Megill to the bullpen, at least temporarily.

The Cardinals designated Bosiokovic for assignment Wednesday.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Michael McGreevy, who was called up from Triple-A Memphis to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers. Bosiokovic was up with the big club briefly earlier this season but didn't make an appearance out of the bullpen.

The Cardinals recalled Loutos from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Loutos made two scoreless appearances earlier this season with the Cardinals and holds a 1.98 ERA and 43:16 K:BB over 36.1 frames at Memphis in 2024. He'll provide St. Louis with a fresh bullpen arm.

The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Roycroft wasn't going to be available for a day or two after throwing three innings and 50 pitches over the previous two days. Ryan Loutos was called up from Triple-A to take over Roycroft's spot in the bullpen.

The Cardinals selected McGreevy's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

McGreevy will start Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers in what will be his major-league debut. The right-hander has put up pedestrian numbers at Memphis this season, collecting a 4.45 ERA and 96:36 K:BB over 109.1 innings. He's been at his best over the last two months, though, with a 2.94 ERA and 52:19 K:BB across 52 frames since June 1. McGreevy is expected to be sent back down to Memphis after the spot start.

The Cardinals placed Lynn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right knee inflammation.

Lynn has apparently been dealing with the knee issue for a couple starts and was seen limping around the clubhouse after Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rangers. He'll be eligible to return from the IL in mid-August and has a shot to be ready around that time, as the team believes a little rest will help. The newly acquired Erick Fedde will slide into Lynn's rotation spot, and Andre Pallante will also remain in the rotation for the time being.

Mitchell isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta.

With southpaw Chris Sale toeing the slab for Atlanta, the left-handed-hitting Mitchell will take a seat. Blake Perkins will patrol center field for Milwaukee.

Turang is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Atlanta is sending left-hander Chris Sale to the hill, so the lefty-hitting Turang will begin the contest on the bench. Andruw Monasterio will occupy second base for the Brewers.

Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta.

Contreras was hitless in the first two games of the series and will get a breather in the finale. Gary Sanchez will draw the start at catcher.