The Yankees recalled left-hander Chasen Shreve from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and optioned righty Kirby Yates to Rookie-level Pulaski.

Cuban outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia has left Cuba in hopes of signing with a Major League team, a source confirmed to MLB.com on Tuesday.

A fifth starter in April, Kyle Hendricks has methodically worked his way into the National League Cy Young Award discussion. He’s there because of something he’s doing that might be even more impressive — leading the Major Leagues in ERA.

The Astros plan to activate outfielder Colby Rasmus from the 15-day disabled prior to Tuesday’s game against the A’s at Minute Maid Park. Right-hander Brad Peacock will be optioned to Triple-A Fresno to make room for the veteran outfielder.

If your favorite team has fallen from contention because of lackluster pitching, you’ve probably peeked at the upcoming free agent class. And after examining the list — sans Stephen Strasburg — disappointment assuredly set in. There isn’t an ace for you — or your team’s owner — to fall in love with. In some ways, that will make the upcoming offseason even more intriguing.

As Louisiana residents struggle with the effects of the worst U.S. disaster since Hurricane Sandy four years ago, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association on Tuesday announced they are joining together to contribute $250,000 to assist victims of the devastating floods that have damaged more than 100,000 homes and displaced thousands.

With August nearing a close, the American League Wild Card race is heating up. The Red Sox and Orioles have held down the two spots for much of the month, but five other clubs — the Tigers, Astros, Royals, Mariners and Yankees — are knocking at the door, all within 3 1/2 games of a playoff berth.

The players listed below are in position to provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Tuesday.

Anthony Rizzo belted a game-tying RBI single in the 13th and Kris Bryant scored on pinch-hitter Miguel Montero’s walk-off RBI single to lift the Cubs to an 8-7 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.

The Dodgers were already showing signs of diminished offense on the just-completed homestand, but Monday night they barely scored at Coors Field, beaten in the series opener by the Rockies, 8-1, as Kenta Maeda’s five-decision win streak was snapped.

Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols hit his 586th career home run in the first inning on Monday night against the Reds, tying Frank Robinson for ninth place in Major League history.

The surging Royals came out swinging first in the three-game set at Kauffman Stadium, punching across three runs in the first and then riding the strong pitching of right-hander Dillon Gee in an 8-5 win over the Yankees on Monday night.

Yadier Molina got much more than he bargained for when he squared to sacrifice in the ninth inning of a tie game on Monday.

It’ll take more than THAT …

Needing a long reliever in their bullpen, the Reds activated right-handed pitcher Alfredo Simon from the disabled list and optioned reliever Josh Smith to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

A 14-pitch at-bat will do that for you.

Giants No. 2 prospect Tyler Beede was among the top prospect performers in the Minors Monday.