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Rodriguez (oblique) is throwing from 75 feet away, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Rodriguez began a throwing program in the early part of April as he recovers from the oblique strain that has sidelined him since before the season. The left-hander will hopefully start throwing bullpen sessions soon, and then likely will need to make a handful of rehab appearances before joining the bullpen in the early part of May.

Munoz (shoulder) told reporters Monday that he could start throwing as soon as Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Munoz was placed on the 15-day injured list before Sunday's game with a right deltoid sprain. The right-hander mentioned that he has struggled to bounce back after outings and that this is more precautionary than significant injury. The Mariners will take caution with their best reliever, but it does sound like he'll be back in the late innings for Seattle shortly after he's eligible to come off the injured list.

The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Assad was needed for three innings in relief Sunday, so he wasn't going to be available for a few days. He will get stretched back out as a starter with Iowa.

The Mariners selected Rodriguez's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Rodriguez had thrown five scoreless innings for Tacoma to earn the promotion. He last appeared in the majors in 2020.

The Mariners optioned Bukauskas to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Bukauskas' stint in the majors lasted one day, and he was knocked around for two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks over an inning of relief Sunday in Cleveland. Seattle called up Jose Rodriguez from Tacoma to replace Bukauskas in the bullpen.

Iglesias (shoulder) said Monday that he has yet to resume throwing off a mound, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Iglesias has thrown on flat ground three times, including on consecutive days, and feels good. However, a timetable for him to throw a bullpen session hasn't yet been established, further pushing back his potential return date from the 15-day injured list. Iglesias is working his way back from low-grade right shoulder inflammation, which he developed just before Opening Day. A.J. Minter has been serving as the team's primary closer with Iglesias out.

The Rangers diagnosed Howard with a right lat strain and transferred him from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of catcher Sandy Leon. Howard was first injured back in early March and now isn't eligible to return until late May.

The Marlins recalled Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Soriano, who was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster over the winter, will join the MLB club for the first time in his young career, replacing the injured JT Chargois (oblique) in the bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander could be available as a multi-inning option after compiling a 2.72 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 85:40 K:BB across 76 frames between Jacksonville and Double-A Pensacola in 2022.

The Marlins placed Chargois on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right oblique strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Chargois made it just three pitches into his appearance out of the bullpen in Sunday's win over the Mets before departing with a previously undisclosed injury. The Marlins have now provided an updated diagnosis for Chargois, who will now be on the shelf for at least the next two and a half weeks while he recovers from the side strain. Miami summoned George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville to replace Chargois on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen.

Brebbia (1-0) struck out the only batter he faced to earn the win Sunday versus the Royals.

Brebbia got the last out in the top of the eighth inning, and the Giants rallied ahead in the home half of the frame. Through 3.2 innings on the year, Brebbia has allowed three hits and one run, which came March 30 in his season debut. He's recorded six strikeouts and no walks with one hold. The right-hander isn't in contention for save chances with Camilo Doval, Taylor Rogers and Tyler Rogers around, but Brebbia could have some appeal if he can pick up holds in a fireman role.