AROUND THE HORN

Tigers: Dixon Machado, who opened the season as the everyday 2B, was designated for assignment. Machado lost his job to the hot-hitting Niko Goodrum. INF Ronny Rodriguez was recalled . ... RHP Warwick Saupold was sent down, and RHP Victor Alcantara was promoted.

Mets: RHP Noah Syndergaard will make a rehab start Sunday with low Class A Brooklyn, the result of which may determine if he can rejoin the big-league team before the All-Star break. Having made just 18 starts over the last two seasons and now battling a strained ligament in his right index finger, he needs to show he is healthy if he is expected to command much trade value.

Mariners: LHP Wade LeBlanc is guaranteed $2.75 million after signing a new contract covering 2019, a deal with three options that would be worth $31.3 million over four years if he pitches 180 innings each season. LeBlanc is 4-0 with a 3.19 ERA in 12 starts and five relief appearances this year . ... LHP Ariel Miranda, who led the team in innings pitched last season, was released so he could sign with a Japanese team.

Brewers: SS Tyler Saladino was activated from the DL and was in the starting lineup as the Brewers opened a fourgame series against the Braves. He had been out with a sprained ankle since May 30. To clear space for Saladino, INF Eric Sogard was designated for assignment.

Indians: OF Melky Cabrera re-signed with the Indians, who need depth while Lonnie Chisenhall and Bradley Zimmer are injured. Cabrera, released last month, signed a minor-league deal . ... LHP Tyler Olson was sent to Triple A for a rehab assignment