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The Nationals selected Simpson's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Simpson has split this season between Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester, logging a 2.30 ERA and 73:38 K:BB over 58.2 innings. The 26-year-old southpaw will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game.

The Marlins recalled Blalock from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.

Blalock was acquired from the Rockies in a trade back in January but has spent all season at Jacksonville, posting a 5.61 ERA and 103:46 K:BB over 109 frames covering 23 starts. The right-hander appears set to be deployed in long relief, though he could wind up making a start or two during the final month.

The Padres recalled Brito from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

It will be the third look in the majors this year for Brito, who has made three relief appearances for the Friars and given up two earned runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 5.1 innings. The right-hander could provide some length given that he's worked out of the rotation at Triple-A, where he has a 2.98 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB across 42.1 innings this year.

The Rangers signed Williams to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Williams was cut loose by the Nationals on Sunday despite posting a 2.65 ERA and 22:6 K:BB over 17 innings. He appears destined for a long-relief role with the Rangers, though the veteran righty offers the ability to make some starts down the stretch, if needed.

The Twins recalled Acton from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Acton yielded five runs (two earned) with a 9:3 K:BB over 6.2 innings with the Twins earlier this season, and he's logged a 2.55 ERA and 23:8 K:BB in 17.2 frames with St. Paul. The 28-year-old will give the Twins a fresh arm in middle relief.

The Red Sox selected Paez's contract from Triple-A Worcester, and he'll start Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

A Rule 5 Draft pick by the White Sox over the winter, Paez was returned to the Red Sox in early April after making three appearances for Chicago. The right-hander spent most of the campaign at Double-A Portland, where he posted a 4.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 56:5 K:BB across 49 innings. He made his last three appearances for Worcester and was dominant while scattering seven hits and posting an 18:2 K:BB across 12.1 frames. Paez will likely be in store for just one start while the Red Sox build in extra rest for Sonny Gray ahead of his next turn through the rotation.

Atlanta transferred Suarez (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for Atlanta. It does not alter Suarez's timeline, as he's already missed more than 60 days of action. Suarez has resumed throwing off a mound as he works his way back from right elbow inflammation, and he should rejoin the Atlanta bullpen sometime this month, barring setbacks.

Tong will not be promoted from Triple-A Syracuse when rosters expand Tuesday, as Justin Hagenman (ribs) will be activated from the 60-day IL instead, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports.

Tong did everything he could to prove he's ready for another crack at the majors in his most recent start Saturday, as he tossed seven scoreless innings for Syracuse while allowing just one hit and two walks with eight strikeouts. With the Mets out of playoff contention, however, they may have decided to let the 23-year-old right-hander build up more confidence before having him audition for a rotation spot again next spring. Over eight Triple-A outings since the All-Star break, Tong has a 2.20 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 44:20 K:BB in 41 innings.

Miles will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Tuesday's contest in Cleveland, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

He's expected to be followed by Spencer Arrighetti in bulk relief. Miles has been on a roll lately, logging nine straight scoreless appearances with a 6:1 K:BB over 8.2 innings.

Lee gave up one run on two hits while recording just one out during Monday's loss to the Giants.

The southpaw took over for Bryce Elder with two on and one out in the sixth inning and allowed both inherited runners to score on a Turner Hill double, before a Bryce Eldridge single added a run to Lee's own ledger. Lee has been scored upon in three straight appearances and five of his last seven, and per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, he's concerned he may be tipping pitches. "It's just something I'm doing with my mechanics," Lee said after Monday's game. "They obviously see something. So I'm gonna just work on it, talk with our guys and get it cleaned up." Since the All-Star break, Lee has a rough 5.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB over 18 innings while picking up one win and 11 holds in 21 appearances.