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Loaisiga (elbow) expects to resume throwing Thursday or Friday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Thursday would be the two-week mark of Loaisiga landing on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, and it appears he's feeling better. The reliever will likely need to go out on a rehab assignment before rejoining the Yankees' bullpen.

Frias was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Reno.

Joe Mantiply (shoulder) has been activated from the IL in a corresponding roster move. Frias gave up four earned runs over 1.2 innings (two appearances) during his short stint in the Arizona bullpen.

Mantiply (shoulder) was activated Tuesday from the 15-day injured list.

Mantiply will join the Diamondbacks' bullpen Tuesday night in St. Louis after completing his recovery from left shoulder fatigue. The 32-year-old figures to quickly take on a high-leverage role coming off his impressive showing with Arizona in 2022.

Lambert was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Lambert had posted a 3.68 ERA and 5:4 K:BB through 7.1 innings (three starts) this season at the Triple-A level. He'll presumably operate in a long relief with the Rockies as he makes his way back to the MLB level for the first time since 2021.

Romero was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Memphis.

Romero is joining the Cardinals' bullpen in place of Andre Pallante, who has been optioned to Memphis in a corresponding move. Romero 26, worked to a 3.77 ERA and 16:9 K:BB in 14.1 innings of relief with St. Louis last year.

Pallante was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Memphis.

JoJo Romero will join the Cardinals' bullpen in a corresponding move. Pallante served up a grand slam to Pavin Smith on Monday night and has allowed seven earned runs on 12 hits and four walks through 8.1 major-league innings for the year.

Bukauskas was claimed off waivers Tuesday by the Brewers.

Bukauskas had been designated for assignment by Seattle after allowing two runs -- one earned -- in one inning this year at the MLB level. He'd also pitched to an ugly 7.94 ERA through 5.2 innings of relief at Triple-A Tacoma. He'll head to Triple-A Nashville to begin his stint with the Brewers organization.

Kelly (groin) threw a bullpen session Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

It's the first time Kelly has thrown from the bump since he landed on the injured list a little over a week ago with a right groin strain. Seemingly, he should be ready to go around the time he's first eligible for activation.

Herget was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Louisville, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lucas Sims (back) has been activated from the IL in a corresponding 26-man roster move. Herget logged two innings of relief in Monday's win over the Rays and was going to be unavailable for a couple of days. He should get another shot soon enough.

Sims (back) was activated Tuesday from the 15-day injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sims will join the Reds' bullpen Tuesday against the Rays -- a day earlier than expected -- after logging three solid minor-league rehab appearances at Triple-A Louisville. He's battled a lot of injuries in recent seasons, but the 28-year-old right-hander could quickly rise into a prominent setup role if his health cooperates.