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The Athletics are expected to promote Taylor from Double-A Midland to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old outfielder is regarded as one of the top position prospects in the Athletics' farm system. He earned the bump up to Triple-A after slashing .323/.409/.534 with 14 home runs and six stolen bases over 68 games with Midland following his promotion from High-A Lansing on June 9.

The White Sox recalled McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

The right-hander will rejoin the big-league roster Tuesday as rosters expand by two players for the final month of the regular season. McDougal surrendered a run on three walks over one-third of an inning during his MLB debut in mid-August. He has a 4.12 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 43:26 K:BB over 39.1 innings for Charlotte this year.

The Athletics are expected to promote Arnold from Double-A Midland to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

One of the Athletics' top pitching prospects, Arnold will get his first taste of the Pacific Coast League on the heels of a magnificent stretch at Midland. Since serving up a season-high seven runs on 12 hits and three walks in a May 27 start versus Amarillo, Arnold has delivered a 2.43 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB across 66.2 innings in his ensuing 13 starts.

The White Sox selected Pham's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

The veteran outfielder was acquired from the Phillies for cash considerations Monday and will quickly join the White Sox with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Tuesday. Pham went 0-for-13 in nine games for the Mets early this season but has spent most of the year with the Phillies at Triple-A, where he posted a .239/.365/.410 slash line with eight homers in 44 contests.

The Orioles selected De Leon's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.

De Leon holds a 4.73 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 121:53 K:BB over 99 innings between Double-A Chesapeake and Norfolk this season. He was recently shifted to the bullpen at Norfolk but has been shaky, allowing four runs with a 6:6 K:BB over 3.2 innings. However, De Leon has a big arm and could be a weapon in relief for the Orioles if he can find the strike zone.

The Pirates selected Bethancourt's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

The veteran backstop was acquired from the Yankees for cash in mid-August and will now get his first look in the majors with Pittsburgh. Bethancourt last appeared in the majors in 2024 and had a .209/.241/.367 slash line in 62 regular-season games with the Marlins and Cubs. He isn't likely to see much playing time as the club's No. 3 catcher behind Rafael Flores and Henry Davis.

The Pirates transferred Rodriguez (hip) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Christian Bethancourt. Rodriguez underwent season-ending surgery last week to repair the labrum in his left hip.

The Pirates recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Eisert will give manager Don Kelly another lefty for the bullpen. The 28-year-old has posted a 6.29 ERA in 34.1 major-league innings this season, but a 40:12 K:BB is more promising.

The Guardians selected Hernandez's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Hernandez got a late start to the season after getting injured in a car accident back in January, but he's authored a 5.40 ERA and 20:7 K:BB over 13.1 innings with Columbus. The big righty will work in low-leverage spots.

The Rays recalled Cook from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Cook was called up for his MLB debut in late July and was returned to Durham after giving up three runs with a 2:2 K:BB in two relief appearances. The right-hander has made 38 appearances at Triple-A this year and has a 4.53 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 47:16 K:BB across 43.2 innings.