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Tate (forearm) resumed throwing at the alternate training site recently, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Tate has been shut down with a sore right forearm since just before the regular season. While an exact timetable to return hasn't been established, manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that the right-hander is, "a couple weeks or less away" from his return if his rehab goes well. Once he's available, Tate should claim a middle relief role out of the bullpen.

Lopez (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Lopez has been dealing with right shoulder inflammation and received treatment for several days to help his recovery. The right-hander will throw Wednesday for the first time since suffering the injury, after which a better timetable for his return could come into focus.

May recorded the save Tuesday against the Pirates by retiring the only two batters he faced. He did not have a strikeout.

The right-hander entered with one out, runners on first and second and the Twins winning 7-3, but he needed only five pitches to record the final two outs of the game. Closer Taylor Rogers has been lights out to begin the season, so May was likely called upon due to the unconventional save situation. The right-hander is off to a strong start in 2020 with one run given up through 4.2 innings and has a 8:2 K:BB, two holds and 1-0 record.

Graveman (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Graveman battled neck stiffness during Sunday's start, but he'll be forced to miss several turns through the rotation after being diagnosed with neck spasms Tuesday. The Mariners were using a six-man rotation prior to the right-hander's injury, so the team could simply shift to a five-man group while he's on the shelf. Right-hander Joey Gerber and lefty Taylor Guilbeau were each added to the active roster in corresponding moves. It's unclear when Graveman could be ready to return to game action.

Weems was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right lat, retroactive to Aug. 1.

Weems was effective in two relief innings Friday, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two. However, he apparently suffered an injury around that time that will sideline him for several games. Right-hander James Kaprielian was promoted to the 30-man roster to take Weems' place. A timetable for Weems' return hasn't been announced.

Graveman is still awaiting the results of tests performed on his neck Monday, and the right-hander could miss his next scheduled start depending on the outcome, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Graveman powered through 4.2 innings versus the Athletics on Sunday despite the soreness he felt limiting the extension on his throwing motion and impacting his velocity. Manager Scott Servais conceded as much to reporters Monday, noting that Graveman, who'd displayed improvement on his power pitch during summer camp and in his first outing of the regular season, wasn't showing "the crispness to his stuff, or velocity" that he'd previously demonstrated. Seattle is already going with a six-man rotation as its standard, so if Graveman is forced to miss his next scheduled start Saturday against the Astros, they could simply cover his absence by utilizing a five-man group for the next turn.

Trivino fired a clean ninth inning in a win over the Mariners on Monday, recording two strikeouts.

Manager Bob Melvin utilized the quintessential low-leverage scenario of a 10-run read to give Trivino a chance to right the ship and get some much-needed work in. The 28-year-old had last logged an appearance six days prior against the Rockies, when he gave up three earned runs on three hits and a walk over an inning. Trivino has sandwiched Monday's effort and another clean frame against the Angels on July 25 around the hiccup against Colorado, leaving him with a bloated 9.00 ERA.

Richards was optioned by the Rays on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Richards has pitched twice for the Rays this season but didn't look good in either outing, allowing a combined six runs on 10 hits in just 5.1 innings. The 27-year-old recorded a respectable 4.06 ERA in 135.1 innings for the Marlins and Rays last season, so he'll likely get another opportunity at some point in the near future. Austin Meadows (illness) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Taylor (illness) threw another simulated game Tuesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Taylor missed most of summer camp due to a positive COVID-19 test during intake testing. He appears to be closing in on a return, though his expected return date remains unclear.

Colome gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his second save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Brewers.

With Carlos Rodon (shoulder) exiting the game early, the White Sox ran through seven pitchers, but Colome provided his usual security at the back of the bullpen. The 31-year-old has posted a 0.00 ERA through four innings to begin the season while converting both his save chances.