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Paredes was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old was sent to Triple-A on Saturday but will quickly rejoin the big-league club with Bryan Abreu (leg) landing on the injured list. Paredes has surrendered four runs on six hits with a 7:11 K:BB over 4.1 innings for the Astros this season.

Abreu (leg) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old sustained the injury while shagging balls during batting practice Saturday, and he'll require a trip to the injured list. It's unclear how long Abreu is expected to be sidelined, though he'll be eligible to be activated June 8.

Edwards had his contract selected by the Blue Jays on Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

The 29-year-old inked a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays in mid-May and will join the big-league roster after delivering four scoreless outings at Triple-A Buffalo. Edwards has struggled to find his place in the league over the past few years since posting a 2.60 ERA and 23 holds with the Cubs in 2018.

Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Hernandez was promoted to the big-league club Friday and allowed three runs (two earned) over 4.1 innings of long relief during Saturday's contest. Edward Olivares was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

The 25-year-old didn't make an appearance while serving as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader, and he'll now rejoin the major-league roster. Nelson has given up nine runs on 11 hits with a 15:5 K:BB across 8.1 innings this season.

Fleming is scheduled to serve as the Rays' bulk reliever Sunday against the Phillies when he enters the contest behind opener Collin McHugh, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay will presumably turn McHugh loose for 2-to-3 innings before giving way to Fleming, who is following an opener for his second turn through the rotation in a a row. Fleming has fared better as a traditional starter than a bulk reliever through four outings apiece in each role; he's posted a 1.69 ERA in 21.1 innings as a starter compared to a 4.19 ERA in 19.1 innings as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen.

McHugh is scheduled to serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

McHugh has maxed out at three innings and 45 pitches this season, so that should represent the upper bounds of his workload Sunday before he gives way to Josh Fleming, who is expected to serve as a bulk reliever for Tampa Bay. After a rocky April, McHugh has developed into a trusted multi-inning weapon for the Rays over the past month. Through seven outings in May spanning 10.1 frames, McHugh has posted an 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB.

Pressly blew the save against San Diego on Saturday, pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two.

The right-hander was summoned with two outs in the eighth inning and succeeded in squashing a San Diego rally, but he was less effective in the ninth. With Houston up by three runs, Pressly issued a two-out walk, then gave up a double before serving up a game-tying three-run shot to Fernando Tatis Jr. The blown save and home run were both firsts this season for Pressly, who has pitched well overall. He's secured seven saves while registering a 2.35 ERA across 21 outings.

Montero posted the save in a 3-2 win Saturday, getting one strikeout while allowing one run on two hits against the Rangers.

Montero entered the ninth with a two-run lead and allowed one run to score before inducing a Brock Holt fly out with Joey Gallo on third to end the game. Montero leads the M's in saves despite a 5.01 ERA, but Kendall Graveman (COVID-19) was the preferred option in the ninth before he landed on the IL, and relievers like Erik Swanson (groin) and Keynan Middleton have also picked up saves in the last week.

Hernandez allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings versus Minnesota on Saturday.

The right-hander worked behind starter Ervin Santana, who gave up three runs in three innings. Hernandez is expected to work in a long-relief role in his second stint in the majors this year, although he stretched out as a starter with Triple-A Omaha prior to his call-up. It's unclear if the 24-year-old will have a chance to earn a spot in the rotation while Danny Duffy (forearm) is out. Hernandez has a 7.04 ERA, 2.35 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB across 7.2 innings this season.