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Atlanta recalled Daniel from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Daniel takes the spot on the 26-man roster created when Jesse Chavez was designated for assignment. Daniel has started three games at Triple-A this season, going 0-2 with a 4.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB across 11.2 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander will likely serve as a long-relief option, though he could make a spot start or two while Spencer Strider (hamstring) is on the 15-day injured list.

Atlanta designated Chavez for assignment Sunday.

It's the second time Chavez has been DFA'd by Atlanta this season, after he elected for free agency then returned to the organization on a minor-league deal the last time. He was promoted to the majors Wednesday and saw action against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two in one inning. Assuming he clears waivers, Chavez will once again have the option to reject a minor-league assignment and enter free agency.

The Mets selected Urena's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Urena will take the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by A.J. Minter (lat), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Urena, who signed a minor-league deal in February, will give the Mets a long-relief option out of the bullpen who can also start in a pinch. Urena appeared in 33 regular-season games (nine starts) for the Rangers in 2024, posting a 3.80 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 70:39 K:BB across 109 innings.

The Mets placed Minter on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left lat strain.

Minter was lifted in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Nationals due to what was initially reported as left triceps tightness. Further testing revealed a left lat strain, and the 31-year-old southpaw will be shut down from throwing until a rehab program is established. The Mets selected Jose Urena's contract from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

Roberts allowed four runs on three hits and a walk across two innings of relief in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Phillies. He struck out one.

Starter Ben Brown was tagged with the loss after allowing six runs in 3.2 innings, but Roberts wasn't much more effective out of the bullpen. The righty came into the contest with a tidy 1.42 ERA, which ballooned to 5.40 after Saturday's outing. Roberts should stick in a middle-relief role for the Cubs for the time being, giving him limited fantasy upside.

Ginkel (shoulder) will pitch for Triple-A Reno on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

This will be Ginkel's second rehab appearance after he threw 22 pitches for the Aces on Thursday. Relief pitchers typically don't require many outings while on rehab, which means Ginkel could be ready to go Tuesday when Arizona embarks on a road trip beginning in New York against the Mets.

Graveman (back) threw 22 pitches and faced six batters in an extended spring training game Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Graveman is checking boxes on his way to an early May return. He's thrown a bullpen session, a live batting practice session and now appeared in a game environment. There should be a key spot for Graveman once he's ready, as the Arizona bullpen deals with injuries.

Lee pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 8-7 extra-inning win over Arizona.

This was Lee's sixth straight scoreless outing, spanning 6.2 innings. During that time, he's taken a blown save -- by allowing an inherited runner to score on a wild pitch -- while adding a hold and a win. Overall, Lee has been steady as he works up the ranks in Atlanta's bullpen hierarchy. The left-hander has a 2.19 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB with a 1-1 record, one save, three holds and two blown saves over 12.1 innings. Raisel Iglesias is still the closer but has shown some significant inconsistency early in 2025, so Lee could be a closing option if Atlanta pivots to a committee approach at some point this season.

Iglesias (1-2) allowed one run on two hits over one inning, taking a blown save but earning the extra-inning win Saturday versus the Diamondbacks.

Iglesias gave up a piece of history in the ninth inning, allowing Eugenio Suarez's fourth home run of the game. It came at a bad time for Iglesias, as it tied the game at 7-7 just after Atlanta had rallied ahead in the eighth. The right-hander is now 4-for-6 in save chances this season, and he's been scored upon in five of his 10 outings, allowing a homer in each of those instances. He's at a putrid 6.30 ERA despite a passable 1.10 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB across 10 innings. Prior to Saturday, no other reliever had logged a save for Atlanta, but Dylan Lee was able to protect a one-run lead in the 10th inning to earn one. Iglesias' role as closer isn't in immediate danger, but he needs to get back on track soon.

Beeks (arm) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over one inning in Saturday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to Atlanta. He was charged with a blown save.

Beeks was hit by a comebacker Thursday versus the Rays, but his X-rays were negative, and he ultimately needed just one day off to recover. However, his performance Saturday was his worst of the season, as he threw 16 of 28 pitches for strikes and allowed Atlanta to rally for the lead in the eighth inning. This was just the second outing this season in which Beeks has given up a run, which has lifted him into a high-leverage role as a setup man over the last two weeks. He's posted a 2.25 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB while adding four holds and a 1-0 record over 16 innings. Beeks saw some late-inning work in 2024, logging 10 saves and eight holds between the Rockies and the Pirates, and A.J. Puk's recent elbow injury has further improved his standing in the Diamondbacks' bullpen heirarchy.