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The Twins selected Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

With Tyler Mahle (elbow) shifting to the 60-day injured list Friday, Rodriguez will fill the open 40-man roster spot. The 30-year-old reliever holds a 4.66 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through 19.1 innings in Triple-A. The Twins will likely use him in a multi-inning relief role, but he could also be used as a starter if necessary.

Bellatti (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Low-A Clearwater.

Bellatti got the go-ahead to return to live competition after completing a 25-pitch round of live batting practice earlier this week. Out since April 22 due to right triceps tendinitis, he should be an option again for the Phillies' bullpen by mid-May.

Thielbar was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The severity of Thielbar's injury is unclear at the moment, so there's no telling if he will require more than a minimum stay on the IL. Either way, it's a tough blow to the Twins' bullpen as Thielbar currently holds a 1.80 ERA and 0.90 WHIP across 11 appearances.

Wantz was recalled Friday from Triple-A Salt Lake, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

He will replace Aaron Loup (hamstring) in the Angels' bullpen ahead of Friday's series opener against the Rangers. Wantz holds a sharp 0.79 ERA with 12 strikeouts through 11.1 major-league innings this year.

Loup was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a hamstring injury, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Loup will be absent from the Angels' bullpen for at least a couple of weeks. The veteran left-hander has struggled to a 7.00 ERA and 2.11 WHIP through nine innings (11 appearances) to begin the 2023 regular season.

Pop was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain.

Pop had to be helped off the field Thursday after injuring his hamstring. The 26-year-old reliever has struggled this season to the tune of a 6.59 ERA and will now be out for at least two weeks. Jay Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to fill Pop's spot on the roster.

Toronto recalled Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

The right-hander will take the place of Zach Pop after Pop was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring injury. Jackson wasn't particularly effective in Triple-A with a 5.91 ERA over 10.2 innings, but he did strike out 15 hitters in that timeframe. He'll be a low-leverage option to begin his time with the Blue Jays.

Borucki cleared waivers and was outrighted Friday to Triple-A Iowa, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Borucki can either accept the assignment to Triple-A or elect to become a free agent. He was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday after a short stint in the majors during which he did not make an appearance.

Fleming (foot) has been cleared to pitch Sunday versus the Yankees after getting through a 15-20 pitch bullpen session Friday with no issues, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fleming had to leave an appearance Tuesday against the Pirates after being hit by a liner in the left foot, but he's progressed well since then and will be fine. It's not clear whether he'll serve as a traditional starter Sunday or bulk reliever.

The Cardinals selected Naile's contract from Triple-A Mempis on Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

With Jake Woodford (shoulder) landing on the 15-day injured list Friday, Naile will make his return to St. Louis. The 30-year-old reliever made seven appearances for the Cardinals last season, giving up five earned runs over nine innings. To make room for Naile on the 40-man roster, Wilking Rodriguez (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day IL.