The Guardians optioned Nikhazy to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Just two days after being promoted to Cleveland, Nikhazy will head back to Triple-A following his one-inning shutout performance Friday. His departure clears a spot on the active roster for Paul Sewald (shoulder) to return from the injured list.

Black threw four relief innings in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Athletics, allowing five runs (three earned) on five hits -- including two home runs -- while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

Black made his season debut after being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. The right-hander entered the game in the fourth and allowed just one hit through his first two innings. However, things unraveled for the 25-year-old in the next two frames, as the Athletics extended their lead to 11-0 by the end of the seventh. Before joining the big-league club, Black made 14 starts in 15 appearances for Sacramento, posting a 4.75 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 70:42 K:BB across 72 innings.

Smith went 1-for-1 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The first baseman entered the game for Wilmer Flores in the eighth inning. Smith then hit a double to center field in the ninth before coming around to score the Giants' final run. The 30-year-old has appeared in five straight games, slashing .214/.214/.357 with two doubles and two runs scored across 14 plate appearances during that span.

Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Houck will make another rehab start in the minors this week, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Houck turned in the best performance of his rehab assignment so far Friday at Double-A Portland, firing five shutout innings while striking out four batters. The upcoming All-Star break makes it hard to predict when the 29-year-old right-hander will rejoin the Red Sox, though he likely isn't too far away from activation.

Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Yoshida (shoulder) will return from the injured list during Boston's upcoming homestand, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox skipper didn't say exactly when Yoshida will be activated, but his comments confirm that the 31-year-old outfielder will return before the All-Star break. However, it's unclear what kind of role Yoshida will play in Boston's offense when he returns, as the team is already juggling five outfielders on its active roster.

The Blue Jays recalled Pina from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Since being traded to Toronto in late June, Pina has given up one run over two innings at Buffalo. He'll now return to the big leagues as the roster replacement for the injured Yimi Garcia, though Pina doesn't project to pitch outside of low-leverage situations with the Jays.

The Blue Jays placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Garcia gave up two runs in one inning during his return from a shoulder injury Wednesday, taking a blown save but tallying a win in the process. He'll now end up back on the IL thanks to an ankle injury and will remain on the shelf through the All-Star break. Robinson Pina was recalled from Triple-A to fill the vacancy in Toronto's bullpen.

Neris signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Astros on Saturday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

After spending time with the Angels and Atlanta this season, Neris will now return to Houston for his third stint with the Astros in four years. The 36-year-old right-hander will immediately be granted a spot in the big-league bullpen despite owning a 7.80 ERA on the season, though he likely won't be entrusted with high-leverage situations to begin with.

Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Schmidt (forearm) will likely need Tommy John surgery, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schmidt landed on the injured list Friday after injuring his forearm during his start Thursday against Toronto. The 29-year-old righty is currently seeking a second opinion, but early indications point to him requiring surgery, which would put an end to his season and possibly keep him out for all of 2026 as well.

Cameron cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cameron posted an outstanding 1.274 OPS in 52 plate appearances in Triple-A after joining the Brewers organization in early April, but he went just 8-for-41 (.195) with three RBI and seven runs scored during his time with the big club. He'll officially remain with the organization after passing through waivers and act as a depth piece at Nashville.