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Abreu struck out four over three perfect innings in Monday's spring game against the Mets.

Abreu is ramping up his innings in case he's needed in Houston, but he's expected to start the season as part of Triple-A Sugar Land's rotation, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He could, however, be part of the Astros' bullpen with reliever Andre Scrubb suffering from a sore right shoulder.

Yacabonis was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Yacabonis joined the Mariners on a minor-league deal in late December but was unable to earn a spot in the team's bullpen. He spent the 2020 campaign with the Mariners, though he threw only 2.1 frames.

Chargois was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Chargois pitched the 2020 season in Japan, but he returned stateside in February on a minor-league deal with the Mariners. He threw only official two innings this spring, but he could land with the team at various points during the 2021 regular season as bullpen depth.

Wilson was diagnosed with tightness in his left shoulder after exiting Monday's contest early.

Wilson motioned to the dugout in the middle of his outing and quickly exited the game after speaking with a trainer. He will be re-evaluated Tuesday, though the injury has the potential to hold him out through the start of the regular season.

Ramirez was optioned to the alternate site Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Ramirez was a Rule 5 pick for the team in 2019 and showed glimpses of promise in the shortened 2020 campaign, racking up 26 strikeouts across 20.2 innings of work while maintaining a 2.61 ERA. However, he was held back during spring training due to COVID-19 protocols and has made only one official appearance as a result. Ramirez will almost certainly be back with Seattle at some point this season and could be a candidate to work in high-leverage roles if he can control his pitches more effectively.

Honeywell touched 95 mph with his fastball and mixed in offspeed and breaking pitches during his outing Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Honeywell threw one inning and allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk in his first appearance in a live game since Sept. 19, 2017. He reportedly hit 95 mph with his fastball while also mixing in a slider and changeup. Most importantly, he left the outing healthy. Honeywell is likely to start the season at Triple-A Durham, but could have a shot to make his major-league debut at some point during the 2021 campaign.

Wilson (undisclosed) exited Monday's game with a trainer, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Wilson called to the dugout while on the mound and spoke to trainers before exiting the game. There are no details regarding the injury, though it could affect his status for Opening Day.

Romano struck out the side without allowing a hit during his appearance Monday.

Romano needed only 15 pitches to retire the side in order, nine of which went for strikes. He now has a 12:1 K:BB across five innings of work this spring and could be the favorite for saves in Toronto with Kirby Yates (arm) sidelined.

Sadzeck was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Sadzeck was vying for a bullpen role in spring training, though he wasn't expected to open the season in the big leagues. He last pitched in the majors in 2019 as a member of the Mariners, logging a 2.66 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 27:15 K:BB across 23.2 innings.

Lopez was optioned to the team's alternate training site Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lopez was battling for the fifth rotation spot, but was expected to serve as a reliever for the team even if he lost out on the role. However, he had a disastrous spring training, allowing 11 earned runs across 11 innings while surrendering three home runs and four walks. Lopez will likely pitch in the big leagues at some point this season, but he'll have to wait for injury or poor performance for his next opportunity.