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Lopez picked up the save in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Twins. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and zero walks while striking out three over 1.1 innings.

Lopez secured his second save of the 2023 campaign without much difficulty. He fanned the final batter of the eighth innings and set the side down in order in the ninth by striking out a pair and inducing a groundout to third base. After allowing three runs over his first 2.1 frames of work, it was a good sign to see the reliever navigate the end of the game with ease Monday afternoon.

Pivetta allowed three hits and two walks over five shutout frames during Monday's loss to the Rays. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Pivetta was locked into a pitcher's duel and was denied his first win due to Boston's lackluster offense. Despite walking just two batters, 30 of his 83 pitches were balls. Pivetta forced 14 whiffs on 37 swings and now has a 12:5 K:BB through 10 innings. He's lined up for a home matchup with the Angels this weekend.

Fleming allowed one hit across four shutout frames during Monday's win over Boston. He struck five and did not factor in the decision.

The 26-year-old southpaw took the mound in the third inning after Jalen Beeks tossed a pair of scoreless frames. Fleming threw 31 of 47 pitches for strikes, including eight whiffs. It was a strong rebound after he was crushed for five runs against the Nationals in his season debut.

Fairbanks struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over Boston on Monday.

Fairbanks finally got his first save chance of the season after the Rays steamrolled through their first nine games. He needed just 10 pitches to quickly finish off the Red Sox. Fairbanks has tossed three shutout innings while allowing just one hit.

Mills (elbow) has resumed throwing and playing catch from 60-65 feet away, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Mills is currently on the injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The right-hander's next step would be to throw bullpens, and because he's been out since the middle of March he'll likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before joining the Boston bullpen near the start of May.

Rodriguez (oblique) is throwing from 75 feet away, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Rodriguez began a throwing program in the early part of April as he recovers from the oblique strain that has sidelined him since before the season. The left-hander will hopefully start throwing bullpen sessions soon, and then likely will need to make a handful of rehab appearances before joining the bullpen in the early part of May.

Munoz (shoulder) told reporters Monday that he could start throwing as soon as Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Munoz was placed on the 15-day injured list before Sunday's game with a right deltoid sprain. The right-hander mentioned that he has struggled to bounce back after outings and that this is more precautionary than significant injury. The Mariners will take caution with their best reliever, but it does sound like he'll be back in the late innings for Seattle shortly after he's eligible to come off the injured list.

The Mariners selected Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Rodriguez had thrown five scoreless innings for Tacoma to earn the promotion. He last appeared in the majors in 2020.

The Mariners optioned Bukauskas to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Bukauskas' stint in the majors lasted one day, and he was knocked around for two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks over an inning of relief Sunday in Cleveland. Seattle called up Jose Rodriguez from Tacoma to replace Bukauskas in the bullpen.

The Rangers diagnosed Howard with a right lat strain and transferred him from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of catcher Sandy Leon. Howard was first injured back in early March and now isn't eligible to return until late May.