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  • Returns to majors
    The Cubs recalled Hodge from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

    Advice: Hodge was optioned to Iowa less than two weeks ago, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Cubs since right-hander Keegan Thompson (personal) was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Over his six relief appearances with the Cubs earlier this season, Hodge gave up two earned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out seven. Rotowire.com Today, 9:32 am
     
  • Racks up seventh win
    Garrett (7-2) picked up the win Tuesday over the Rangers, striking out one in a perfect eighth inning.

    Advice: The right-hander carved up the heart of the Texas order on 12 pitches (seven strikes), and Garrett was rewarded when New York completed a comeback in the top of the ninth. The journeyman reliever came into 2024 with a career 7.11 ERA in only 44.1 big-league innings, but he's been a revelation as a high-leverage option for the Mets, producing a 3.03 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB through 35.2 frames while adding three saves and six holds to his win total over 28 appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 8:53 am
     
  • Working behind opener
    Howard is expected to serve as the Giants' bulk reliever Wednesday against the Cubs behind opening pitcher Erik Miller.

    Advice: Howard worked as a starter his last time out Friday against the Angels, but he was roughed up for four earned runs on seven hits and four walks before he was pulled from the game midway through the third inning. The Giants will have him work behind Miller on Wednesday with the hope of generating better results from the right-hander. Rotowire.com Today, 8:49 am
     
  • Opening Wednesday's game
    Miller will serve as the Giants' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

    Advice: Miller is operating as an opener for the sixth time this season. On the previous five occasions, Miller has never been asked to record more than five outs, so he's unlikely to remain in the game for more than two innings. Spencer Howard is expected to work in bulk relief behind Miller. Rotowire.com Today, 8:45 am
     
  • Tagged with loss Tuesday
    Little (0-1) took the loss and was charged with a blown save Tuesday against the Red Sox, giving up two runs on two hits in an inning of relief. He struck out one.

    Advice: With Jordan Romano (elbow) and Yimi Garcia (elbow) both sidelined, the Blue Jays' bullpen depth is being tested, and Little flopped in a high-leverage audition Tuesday when he served up a game-winning homer to Tyler O'Neill in the eighth inning. Toronto's struggled to find a reliable left-handed reliever this season -- Tim Mayza has a 6.04 ERA, while Genesis Cabrera has a 4.55 ERA and 1.52 WHIP -- but Little doesn't seem to be the answer. The 27-year-old carries a 6.17 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB through 11.2 innings this season with just one hold in 10 appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 8:27 am
     
  • Thriving in low-leverage role
    Chavez has a 1.21 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB through 29.2 innings over 23 appearances this season.

    Advice: The 40-year-old right-hander is on his fourth stint with Atlanta during his 17-year career, and Chavez is once again proving to be a valuable piece of the team's bullpen. His low-leverage role limits his fantasy value -- he has zero saves or holds, and his only win came back on March 30 -- but he's worked more than an inning in four of his last seven appearances, helping to keep the team's higher-leverage options fresh. Rotowire.com Today, 8:14 am
     
  • Could return as soon as Thursday
    Gallegos (shoulder) could be activated from the 15-day injured list as soon as Thursday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    Advice: The expectation had been that Gallegos would return sometime during the Cardinals' current series versus the Marlins, and while he is with the team in Miami, the club has opted to hold off on activating the reliever for now. Gallegos has been out since early May with a right shoulder impingement. He posted a 12.00 ERA in 13 appearances with St. Louis before getting hurt. Rotowire.com Today, 8:14 am
     
  • Marlins designate Kent Emanuel for assignment
    Marlins designated LHP Kent Emanuel for assignment.

    Advice: It’s the third time this season the Marlins have DFA’d Emanuel. The left-hander faced one batter and retired him in his latest four-day stint with the club. Rotoworld Today, 7:52 am
     
  • Departs 40-man roster
    The Marlins designated Emanuel for assignment Wednesday.

    Advice: Emanuel pitched both of the last two nights and threw 29 pitches over two scoreless innings Tuesday versus the Cardinals. The Marlins moved Emanuel off their 26-man active roster and 40-man roster to clear room for right-hander Yonny Chirinos, who was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Wednesday's series finale versus St. Louis. Rotowire.com Today, 7:42 am