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Reyes, who was up with the Cubs in Sept. 2006, missed last season following surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow. He’ll likely be a backup catcher in Double- or Triple-A next year.

It would be easy to say that it’s because the Rangers are starting a left-handed pitcher, but Tyler Alexander is just the opener for Kumar Rocker. Caissie has hit .171/.265/.439 in 15 games in Juene with three home runs and 11 RBI, but a 30.6 percent strikeout rate. With Griffin Conine returning on Sunday, the Marlins DH spot is full, so Caissie, Jakob Marsee, Heriberto Hernandez, and Esteury Ruiz will have to split time between the three outfield spots. Hernandez has a 160 wRC+ in June, and Ruiz has a 242 wRC+ in just 39 plate appearances, but has earned more time. That may mean more days off for Caissie.

This was reported days ago, but is now official. Woodruff had a 3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 25/7 K/BB ratio in 30 innings this season and has been out since early May with shoulder inflammation. His rehab required an injection in the shoulder capsule to help reduce swelling, and the velocity on his fastball has not quite been back to his normal levels during his rehab stint. We’d prefer to keep Woodruff on our benches for this start and watch him against an MLB offense before deciding how healthy he really is.

With Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) back, the Brewers will send Rom back to Triple-A, where he has posted a 3.04 ERA and a 39/9 K/BB in 26 2/3 innings.

The 25-year-old posted a 9.90 ERA in 10 innings for the Reds this season while striking out nine and walking 10. He’ll work to get that command in order in the minors.

After being designated for assignment by the Marlins earlier in the season, Paddack joined the Reds and posted a 6.04 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across 22 1/3 innings. We’d assume he clears waivers this time, but some team (cough, the Phillies, cough) might be desperate enough to take a chance.

Johnson had a 3.27 ERA, one save, and four holds over 22 innings to start the season for the Reds. His return will be welcome and he could easily factor his way back into the late-inning competition after a few good appearances.

With Elmer Rodriguez being sent back down to Triple-A, the Yankees called up Yerry De los Santos to give them another fresh arm in the bullpen. The 28-year-old has allowed one run on four hits over 5 1/3 innings for the Yankees out of the bullpen this season.

Rangel will fill Andrew Painter’s spot in the rotation, but he will operate as a bulk reliever on Monday with Tim Mayza opening. Rangel posted a 3.99 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 73/27 K/BB ratio in 70 innings at Triple-A this season. He remains off the fantasy radar for now.

Slater was designated for assignment by the Rays over the weekend. He’s hitting just .231/.311/.277 with a 28.4 percent strikeout rate in 74 plate appearances for three teams this season.

Piñango is having a solid season overall, hitting .283/.331/.433 with four home runs in 136 plate appearances, but he had slowed down of late and made just two starts this past week. The Blue Jays valued David Schneider’s defensive versatility and his ability to handle left-handed pitching, so Piñango was sent down with Luis Urias joining the team.