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Mantiply (knee) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Mantiply is working his way back from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, which he underwent in June. The lefty reliever remains without a timetable, but he should have a chance to make it back sometime in August if all goes well.

Garcia (elbow/neck/biceps) has been pulled off his rehab assignment and will be examined by a doctor for possible thoracic outlet syndrome, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

It's the third time this season that Garcia has had to be yanked off his rehab assignment, as he continues to deal with nerve issues related to his biceps and neck. Garcia has not made an appearance for the Blue Jays in 2026 and is slated to reach free agency after the season.

The Cubs selected Wantz's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Wantz will provide the Chicago bullpen with a fresh arm capable of covering multiple frames after the Cubs needed three relievers to handle the final four innings of Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates. The 30-year-old righty made one appearance in the big leagues with the Rays earlier in 2026 but has otherwise spent the entire season at the Triple-A level, where he's produced a 5.63 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB over 48 innings.

Petersen is still dealing with soreness in his right forearm after being struck by a comebacker during his relief appearance in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Petersen avoided any structural damage to his forearm but the resulting bruise is still presenting some discomfort for the right-hander. The Marlins are treating him as day-to-day and could look to stay away from him in the first game or two of their series with the Phillies this week.

The Blue Jays placed Fisher (personal) on the bereavement list Monday.

Fisher's father passed away unexpectedly earlier this month, so the right-handed reliever is likely just taking some time away from the team to be with family. Per MLB rules, players placed on the bereavement list have to miss a minimum of three games and a maximum of seven, so Fisher won't be available for at least the entirety of the Blue Jays' series in Washington that runs Monday through Wednesday.

The Nationals recalled Schultz from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Schultz has logged 30.2 innings for the Nationals this season, posting a 5.87 ERA and 31:11 K:BB. The 28-year-old will operate in middle relief out of the Washington bullpen.

The Nationals designated Krook for assignment Monday.

Krook walked all three batters he faced and was charged with two runs in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks, and he finds himself off the 26-man and 40-man rosters a day later. Paxton Schultz will absorb Krook's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

Bachman was credited with a hold against San Francisco on Sunday despite allowing two runs on two walks while retiring just one batter.

Bachman got the call from the bullpen to begin the ninth inning with the Angels holding a 4-1 lead. The right-hander threw just seven of 18 pitches for strikes and walked two of the three batters he faced to bring the tying run to the plate. After his second walk, Bachman was lifted in favor of Mitch Farris, who gave up a Luis Arraez double to allow both inherited runners to score but was ultimately able to record the save. It was a disappointing outcome for Bachman, who picked up a save in late June and has been part of the high-leverage mix for an unsettled Angels bullpen. He didn't do himself any favors Sunday in gaining additional opportunities to close, and Ryan Zeferjahn and Kirby Yates remain the most likely of the Angels' relievers to see save chances moving forward.

Lee struck out one and gave up a solo home run in one inning of relief Sunday to record his 20th hold of the season in an extra-innings win over the Orioles.

Atlanta's staff had a shutout going until Lee served up a homer to Pete Alonso in the eighth inning, but they didn't lose the lead until Raisel Iglesias blew the save in the ninth. Lee has been tagged for at least one run in four of his last five appearances, but even after that skid he still sports a 2.27 ERA on the season, along with a 0.76 WHIP and 60:8 K:BB over 47.2 innings, and he remains the top left-handed option in manager Walt Weiss' bullpen.

Thornton (heel) struck out two batters and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning of relief in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.

Thornton was forced out of his prior appearance in Monday's 8-6 extra-inning loss to Detroit when he was struck on the left foot by a comebacker, with the reliever later getting diagnosed with a heel contusion. He was able to avoid a stint on the injured list, and after a few days of rest and recovery, Thornton stepped in to pitch a scoreless eighth inning in the Cubs' final game in Pittsburgh. Thornton has ascended into a key late-inning role in an injury-plagued Cubs bullpen, but he could fall down the pecking order soon. Daniel Palencia (elbow) is close to beginning a rehab assignment and could be back from the injured list before the middle of August, and Chicago could also add another high-leverage piece or two to its bullpen ahead of next Monday's trade deadline.