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Edwards (shoulder) is slated for a simulated appearance Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

That might be the final step before Edwards is cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 31-year-old reliever has been sidelined since June 21 due to right shoulder inflammation.

Rainey (elbow) is scheduled to make a simulated appearance Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Rainey is almost 12 full months removed from Tommy John surgery and could get into a handful of games for the Nationals before their 2023 season comes to an end. He's under club control through 2025 but might be a trade candidate this winter if he's able to prove his health.

The Brewers optioned Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

With the acquisition of Carlos Santana from Pittsburgh on Thursday, Megill will head back to the minors to free up a spot on the Brewers' roster. The 29-year-old righty holds a 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 15.2 innings, but he could return to Milwaukee later this year if the Brewers are ever in need of a fresh bullpen arm.

Rodriguez (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez is about three months removed from arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and could potentially become a bullpen option for the Cardinals sometime in August. The initial timetable called for him to miss 4-to-6 months.

Helsley (forearm) will throw another bullpen session Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Helsley began throwing off a mound July 19 before moving to the 60-day IL on Monday, so he won't be able to return for at least another two weeks. If everything goes well Saturday, Helsley could soon progress to facing live hitters.

Boxberger (forearm) is set to throw another bullpen session Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Boxberger could advance to live batting practice or perhaps even a minor-league rehab assignment if Friday's workout goes smoothly. He originally landed on the injured list in mid-May because of a right forearm strain and then suffered a setback in late June. The veteran reliever is trending toward returning to the Cubs' bullpen around mid-August.

Garcia has made three appearances for Triple-A Jacksonville since being optioned to the affiliate July 18, striking out seven over 3.2 innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk.

Garcia earned his first big-league call-up July 7 and spent a week and a half with the Marlins before losing his spot on the 26-man active roster. He retains a spot on the Marlins' 40-man roster and could be in store for another promotion before season's end if he continues to excel out of the Jacksonville bullpen. The 27-year-old lefty owns a 2.90 ERA and 61:22 K:BB in 40.1 innings on the season at Triple-A.

Nardi (triceps) struck out two over a perfect inning of relief in his first rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Jacksonville.

Nardi has been on the shelf since July 4 with left triceps inflammation and could require another appearance or two in the minors before the Marlins are willing to bring him back from the 15-day injured list. Prior to being deactivated, Nardi compiled a 3.19 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 36.2 innings while picking up two saves and seven holds.

Simpson (shoulder) struck out two and allowed no hits and one walk over one inning in his lone appearance since being reinstated from Triple-A Jacksonville's 7-day injured list Saturday.

Simpson was on the IL for nearly three months due to a left shoulder injury. The 25-year-old reliever has yet to make his MLB debut, but he occupies a spot on the Marlins' 40-man roster and could be in the mix for a late-season call-up.

Sulser (shoulder) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno on Saturday and has made two appearances for the affiliate, covering two innings while allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three.

Sulser began his assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 4 and is nearing the end of his 30-day rehab window. The 33-year-old right-hander will likely settle into a low-leverage role out of the Arizona bullpen once he's brought back from the 60-day injured list.