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The Rangers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Rodriguez allowed two runs in two relief innings during his brief time up in the majors. He'll head back to the minors to make room for lefty Cody Bradford, who was called up from Triple-A to make a start Monday versus Atlanta.

General manager Ross Atkins said Monday that Green (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Atkins noted that Green that he "could be facing hitters and be in games" at some point next month. Green underwent Tommy John surgery on June 1, 2022 and will require a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 60-day injured list, but he should have a chance at being ready to make his Blue Jays debut shortly after the All-Star break.

The Red Sox reinstated Rodriguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Rodriguez is ready to make his 2023 MLB debut after spending the first six weeks of the season recovering from a right oblique strain suffered in spring training. The veteran southpaw was sharp over his five-appearance rehab assignment between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, striking out nine and walking just one batter while allowing an earned run across five innings. He'll likely be a factor in the mid-to-late innings for Boston and could have some intrigue in AL-only leagues that count holds as a category.

Atlanta claimed Rodriguez off waivers from Minnesota on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Though the Twins optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, the organization seemingly moved him off the 40-man roster at some point thereafter, which made him eligible to be claimed off waivers. Rodriguez will now move on to an Atlanta organization that has had its rotation depth hit hard by the injuries this season, and the 30-year-old right-hander may not have to wait long for a promotion to the big club when a spot starter or long reliever is needed. Prior to his brief stint in the majors with the Twins, Rodriguez accrued a 4.66 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB over 19.1 innings at St. Paul.

The Rays reinstated Fairbanks (forearm) from 15-day injured list Monday.

Tampa Bay is off Monday, but the Rays will get their closer back for the start of their series against the Mets on Tuesday. Fairbanks required just one rehab appearance before returning from a forearm injury, which sent him to the IL back in late April. He should return to being the Rays' primary closer, although Jason Adam might also still be in the mix for the occasional save chance.

Beeks will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

He'll be followed by Yonny Chirinos, who is in line to pitch the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen. Beeks has gone at least two innings in five appearances this season, including his last two, but he'll be pitching on just two days' rest Tuesday.

Pruitt (0-1) took the loss against the Rangers on Sunday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one-third of an inning.

Pruitt allowed two of the three hitters he faced to reach safely, surrendering a leadoff double to Adolis Garcia and an RBI single to Jonah Heim. Pruitt was charged with an additional run when Heim subsequently came across on a Leody Taveras fielder's choice, saddling the right-hander with the loss and his second multi-earned-run outing in the last four trips to the mound.

Karinchak (1-4) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win Sunday over the Angels.

The Angels tied the game at 1-1 in the eighth inning when Gio Urshela hit into a fielder's choice against Tanner Bibee. Karinchak then stepped in and got Mike Trout to fly out as a pinch hitter to end the inning before Cleveland pulled ahead for good on Josh Naylor's three-run home run in the bottom half of the frame. Karinchak has strung together five scoreless appearances spanning 3.1 innings. It's been a rocky start to 2023 for the right-handed reliever, who has a 4.82 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB with nine holds and a blown save over 18.2 innings.

Brogdon will serve as the Phillies' opening pitcher for Monday's contest in San Francisco.

Rather than starting like his usually does, Bailey Falter is expected to serve as a bulk reliever once Brogdon exits the contest, likely after covering an inning or two. Brogdon boasts a 2.61 ERA and 18:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings out of the Philadelphia bullpen in 2023.

Cordero will serve as the Yankees' opening pitcher for Monday's game in Toronto, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Jhony Brito had been lined up to start Monday, but he looks as though he'll be deployed in bulk relief behind Cordero. The 31-year-old right-hander has been excellent out of the Yankees bullpen this season with a 2.81 ERA and 17:3 K:BB over 16 innings.