The Cubs transferred Brown (neck) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Christian Bethancourt. Brown now isn't eligible for activation until mid-August, but he hadn't seemed likely to return before then, anyway.

Thompson (ribs) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Thompson threw live batting practice Tuesday and has been given the green light for in-game action. The 29-year-old has been on the shelf since June 28 with a fractured right rib and should require multiple rehab appearances.

The Orioles designated Nittoli for assignment Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Nittoli will lose his spot on the Orioles' roster following the acquisition of Zach Eflin, who was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay on Friday. The 33-year-old Nittoli has been a reliable option out of the bullpen this season, posting 1.50 ERA through 12 innings between the Athletics and Orioles, making it likely another team claims him off waivers.

Miami recalled Kitchen from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Kitchen joins the active roster for the first time since being claimed off waivers by the Marlins on June 25. He's surrendered two runs in 5.2 innings for Jacksonville and should provide some additional bullpen depth for Miami.

Hendricks (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Hendricks has been ramping up throughout July and although he threw 30 pitches in his latest bullpen, he has yet to mix in his full array of pitches. Still, it's an encouraging sign for the 35-year-old in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Hendricks could advance to face live hitters soon before eventually being shipped out for a minor-league rehab assignment.

The Mariners acquired Garcia from the Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for Jonatan Clase and Jacob Sharp, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Garcia has been one of the better relievers in baseball this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 42:8 K:BB K:BB over 30 innings while recording five saves. He will be part of the late-inning picture in Seattle but should be behind Andres Munoz in the saves pecking order.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday that the expectation is Nunez's (forearm) stay on the 15-day injured list will be short, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Nunez landed on the IL earlier Friday with a pronator strain in his right forearm, but Mendoza admitted being relieved that the reliever didn't have any ligament damage. The righty will be eligible to return Aug. 8 and it sounds like he might be back by that date or shortly after.

Martin (elbow) has resumed throwing and is playing catch, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports Friday.

Martin's throwing program was paused July 13 due to discomfort in his right elbow, but he's begun playing catch. The 38-year-old has been on the injured list since July 5 due to elbow inflammation and seems to be multiple weeks away from returning.

The Padres optioned Reynolds to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Reynolds will give up his spot on the 26-man roster for Adam Mazur, who'll start Friday's game against Baltimore. Reynolds appeared in two games with the Padres after being called up July 12, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings with three strikeouts.

The Pirates designated Fleming for assignment Friday.

The left-hander has posted a 4.02 ERA and 17:14 K:BB across 31.1 frames with the Pirates this season. Because he's already been outrighted once before, Fleming could elect for free agency if he clears waivers again.