McFarland was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Sunday's game against the Indians, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. McFarland was called up as the 26th man for the second game of a doubleheader, and he ended up tossing two scoreless mop-up innings in an 8-0 win. He has a 2.70 ERA in 13.1 innings this season, but he's given up four unearned runs and has a 2.03 WHIP. Although he's only been used as a starter in the majors this season, McFarland can provide depth for both the bullpen and rotation. He's made seven starts for Triple-A Norfolk, albeit with each of those lasting fewer than six innings.