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Hughes is added back to the MLB roster for the second time, and to say he wasn’t effective his last go round with the D-Backs is quite the understatement as seen in a 10.29 ERA and 2.14 WHIP in 14 innings. He’ll be low-leverage depth, and he takes the roster spot of Ryne Nelson.

Ryan, who threw 42 pitches during a minor league rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul earlier this week, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. MLB.com’s Matthew Leach notes that Minnesota’s pitchers typically throw a bullpen session two days before their next start and Monday is an off-day in the minors. He’s been out with a glute strain since early August and would likely be on a strict pitch count in his return. There should be a definitive update on Ryan’s next steps at some point this weekend, but it certainly sounds like he could get the ball on Monday at Comerica Park. The club hasn’t announced their rotation plans for the series. Connor Prielipp would be in line to start if Ryan doesn’t come off the shelf.

The exact timing remains unclear with Shelton adding that they’re trying to figure out a way for Buxton to contribute at some point before the regular season concludes. It certainly sounds like Buxton, who has been battling lingering hip issues for the past few months, can be safely dropped in all redraft fantasy leagues. There should be a definitive update regarding the exact type of procedure and recovery timeline at some point in the early stages of the offseason.

It’s a significant step towards Crochet returning to Boston’s pitching equation as a one or two-inning relief option for the postseason. The 27-year-old fantasy ace made just six starts before hitting the injured list with a shoulder issue in late April. It won’t help fantasy managers down the home stretch, but it qualifies as a positive that Crochet managed to avoid surgery and is making real progress with his throwing program. He should be healthy for the start of next spring, lockout permitting, after a normal offseason.

It’s a break for Los Angeles that they were able to sneak Rortvedt through waivers as emergency catching depth. Hopefully they won’t need him down the home stretch, but he’ll be an option if anything happens to Will Smith, Hunter Feduccia or Dalton Rushing.

Cameron went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 29-year-old journeyman outfielder went 5-for-24 with one home run during an eight-game stint with Toronto.

Cosgrove allowed 16 runs over 16 1/3 innings of work across 18 appearances for the Nationals prior to being designated for assignment earlier this week. He’ll stick around as organizational relief depth for the home stretch.

Waters passed through waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He’ll presumably stick around with Kansas City for the remainder of the season as organizational depth. The 27-year-old didn’t end up making an appearance after being called up earlier this month.

Ruiz has managed to avoid a trip to the injured list after passing concussion protocol earlier this week. The 28-year-old was lifted from Wednesday’s game against the Braves after taking a foul tip off his catcher’s mask. He’s day-to-day for now.

White sat out his third consecutive game due to lower back soreness. The 23-year-old rookie remains day-to-day for now.

Griffin made an instant impact in his return after missing two months with a finger injury. The 20-year-old rookie sensation supplied Pittsburgh’s lone run of the content when he scored from first on Jake Mangum’s double to right field in the second inning. It took a remarkable all-out effort from Griffin to score on a head-first slide, which is emblematic of his all-out play style that makes him one of the most exciting young players in the game. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats.