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Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Garcia will take the spot on the 25-man roster previously occupied by Adam Morgan, who was demoted to Triple-A on Tuesday. It's expected that Garcia will work in low-leverage scenarios out of the Phillies bullpen after turning in a 6.46 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 15.1 innings with the big club a season ago.

Rodney gave up two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out a pair Tuesday in San Francisco, leading to his third save of the year.

The veteran closer has given up at least a run in three of his four outings, posting an unappealing 6:4 K:BB in the process. With no one pushing him for ninth-inning duties, Rodney has some leash, but he'll need to get better in a hurry.

Iglesias allowed one hit over 1.2 innings Tuesday to pick up his third save of the season in a 6-2 win over the Pirates.

Reds manager Bryan Price continues to have no problems using Iglesias to get more than the standard three outs, which might be as much a reflection on the right-hander's setup crew as it is Price's confidence in him. He's locked in as Cinci's closer, and the additional innings he seems set to compile will give a slight boost to Iglesias' fantasy value if he can repeat last season's strong rate stats.

Szapucki was held back in extended spring training as he works his way back from a shoulder impingement, MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports.

With the graduation of Robert Gsellman, Szapucki is the Mets' top pitching prospect, and while injuries have been his primary wart to this point, it had been back and neck injuries that plagued him in the past, so this is the first arm-related concern. Szapucki has the potential for a plus fastball and plus curveball from the left side, but the risk is also through the roof. He is expected to report to Low-A Columbia when healthy.

Arano is on the 7-day DL at Double-A Reading due to biceps tendinitis, MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports.

After getting moved to the bullpen, Arano lost much of his dynasty-league intrigue. He should ride his fastball/curveball combo to a middle-relief role by the middle of next season.

Howard is rehabbing an undisclosed injury at extended spring training, MLB.com's William Boor reports.

A third-round pick in 2014, Howard split time between High-A and Double-A last year, posting a 3.35 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 140 strikeouts in 156 innings. He profiles as either a middle reliever or back-end starter, depending on the development of his changeup.

Sborz (arm) was held back in extended spring training, MLB.com's William Boor reports.

He started throwing too hard too soon this spring, and was shut down briefly. It is unclear what the exact nature of his injury is, but it was enough for him to be held back in Arizona rather than report to Double-A Tulsa for the start of the minor-league season. Sborz is an intriguing 6-foot-3 righty with a plus fastball and plus slider, but was worked hard when at Virginia, which may be contributing to his arm issues at the start of 2017. He may profile best as a reliever long term, but the Dodgers figure to continue developing him as a starter for now.

Neris will remain in a setup role after manager Pete Mackanin opted to install Joaquin Benoit as his new closer Monday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Mackanin said Neris is valuable in his current role and that his chance to close will come at some point in his career. Benoit is a free agent after this year and a candidate to be traded midseason, so there is a chance Neris' time could come later this year.

Maurer allowed two runs on two hits (one home run) while striking out two in an inning of work in a non-save situation during Monday's 5-3 win against Colorado.

Maurer gave up a meaningless two-run homer to Mark Reynolds in the ninth inning with the Padres up by four at the time. It was his third outing of the year and first time allowing runs, but this is a reminder that Maurer -- although currently the ninth-inning man for San Diego -- can be vulnerable at times. Fortunately for him, the Friars don't have many other options breathing down his neck, at least until Carter Capps returns.

Treinen was held out of Monday's game against the Cardinals because of recent heavy use, Mark Zuckerman of MASN reports.

Treinen has struggled to open the season, with two blown saves and three runs allowed in just four appearances. Still, the Nationals remain confident in the youngster, and he remains the closer going forward. Manager Dusty Baker said Treinen will be ready to go Tuesday and should be expected to take the ball when the Nationals next face a save situation.