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The Mets optioned Gage to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Gage was just recalled from Syracuse on Monday but didn't make an appearance. The Mets are doing some reshuffling with their bullpen after making a couple additions at the trade deadline.

Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Though he's checking out of the lineup after starting both of the past two games, Lopez's short-term playing-time outlook has been aided by the Marlins' decision to demote trade-deadline pickup Connor Norby to Triple-A Jacksonville following his acquisition from the Orioles. Norby looked like a candidate to serve as Miami's everyday second baseman and should get the opportunity to do so later on this season, but for now, Lopez will likely remain the main option at the position.

The Mets optioned Zuber to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

He was acquired via trade from the Rays on Tuesday but will be heading to the minors to make room on the 26-man active roster for another reliever who was acquired at the deadline, Huascar Brazoban. Zuber boasts a 2.49 ERA and 29:6 K:BB in 21.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2024.

Bride will start at first base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Bride will pick up his fourth straight start, but he'll move across the diamond Wednesday after he had played third base in each of the prior three contests. With the Marlins moving Josh Bell to Arizona on Tuesday and corner infielder Jake Burger perhaps being a candidate to see more time at designated hitter moving forward, Bride could have a path to regular playing time if his bat warrants it. He's gotten on base at a .345 clip since being recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on July 4 but hasn't produced an extra-base hit or a stolen base over nine games.

Winker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Minnesota is sending right-hander Pablo Lopez to the hill, but the left-handed-hitting Winker will nonetheless begin the tilt on the bench. Jeff McNeil will start in right field while Jose Iglesias handles second base.

Fortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Fortes will get a breather for the day game after he caught eight innings of Tuesday's 9-3 loss while going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles. Ali Sanchez will spell Fortes behind the plate.

Steele (2-5) took the loss Tuesday against Cincinnati, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks across five innings. He struck out seven.

Three of the six hits Steele allowed Tuesday went for extra bases, including a two-run home run by Santiago Espinal in the second inning. Tuesday's outing marked Steele's second time allowing five runs in his last three starts, a stretch in which he's also walked nine batters in 15 innings. On the year, Steele has a 3.38 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 101.1 innings. The left-hander is on track to close out a two-start week Sunday against the Cardinals.

Alvarez (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez was absent from the lineup for the last two contests while battling some soreness in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He's ready to roll now and will form a battery with right-hander Luis Severino as the Mets try to complete the series sweep.

Diaz picked up the save Tuesday against Chicago, allowing one walk and no hits across a scoreless ninth inning.

Diaz converted on his 14th consecutive save chance and fired his second consecutive hitless appearance. The 27-year-old has a 4.23 ERA in 38.1 innings but has generally been reliable in the ninth inning, having blown merely two saves. Diaz is one of eight closers with more than 20 saves on the season.

Atlanta optioned Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Elder's demotion seemingly signals that Atlanta is confident Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) will be ready to make his next turn through the rotation. Atlanta recalled Elder from Triple-A on Tuesday and turned to him to make a spot start against the Brewers. He came through with a quality start while nabbing his second win of the season in Atlanta's 5-1 victory, striking out seven over 6.1 innings while allowing one earned run on five hits and one walk.