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May (illness) said he expects to return from the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

May noted that he didn't experience any major symptoms since being deactivated Sept. 3, but he took longer than anticipated to clear the necessary protocols. Though the right-hander didn't head out on a minor-league rehab assignment, he should be ready to help out the New York bullpen right away since he was able to do some throwing on his own while isolating at home.

Rodriguez (neck) was used in relief in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Marlins, retiring one of the five batters he faced while allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks.

Though he wasn't sharp Friday, Rodriguez at least appears to have moved past the stiff neck that kept him unavailable for a few games early last week. Rodriguez takes a 5.31 ERA and 1.60 WHIP for the season into Monday's series opener with the Cubs.

The Rays selected Herget's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday.

He'll provide the Rays with some reinforcement in the bullpen for their four-game series in Toronto with Brooks Raley (personal) unavailable after landing on the restricted list and with Ryan Yarbrough likely down for the next few days following a five-inning relief appearance in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. Herget has primarily served as a starter for Durham this season, logging a 2.55 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 92:14 K:BB across 91.2 innings.

The Rays selected Guerra from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Guerra will provide depth in the bullpen during this week's four-game series in Toronto-and possibly beyond-in his first big-league stint since early July. The righty has a 10.80 ERA in 8.1 MLB innings this season and has yielded four earned runs in his last three minor-league innings, suggesting he won't see any high-leverage work while with the Rays.

The Rays selected Criswell's contract from Triple-A Durham ahead of his scheduled start Monday in Toronto.

Since Criswell has pitched exactly between three and four innings in each of his eight outings with Durham since he was claimed off waivers from the Angels in July, the Rays likely won't ask him to pitch more than twice through the order in his 2022 MLB debut. Criswell, who owns a 3.95 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 27.1 innings with Durham, will likely be sent back to Triple-A following the spot start.

The Rays placed Raley on the restricted list prior to their series in Toronto, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Due to his vaccination status, Raley will miss the Rays' entire four-game set in Toronto before returning to the active roster Friday. The lefty has strung together eight scoreless appearances with 10 strikeouts and one walk dating back to Aug. 20.

The Marlins optioned Nardi to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Nardi will cede his spot in the Miami bullpen to Aneurys Zabala, whose contract was selected from Triple-A in advance of Monday's doubleheader with the Rangers. The demotion comes after Nardi yielded 11 runs (10 earned) on 12 hits and four walks in five innings over his most recent four relief appearances.

The Marlins recalled Hoeing from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

He's being designated as the Marlins' 29th man for Monday's doubleheader with the Rangers, meaning he'll be returned to Triple-A immediately after the twin bill concludes. Hoeing has previously made two appearances (one start) for Miami this season, giving up eight earned runs on 10 hits and one walk over five innings. He'll serve as a long-relief option for the doubleheader.

Abbott is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Orioles in Washington.

Abbott made his most recent appearance for the Nationals as a reliever Saturday in Philadelphia, but since he tossed just one inning (eight pitches), the outing essentially mimicked a between-starts bullpen session. The right-hander previously started Sept. 7 in St. Louis, striking out five in a no-decision while allowing one earned run on five hits and no walks. Assuming he acquits himself well again Tuesday, Abbott should be able to maintain a regular spot in the Nationals' six-man rotation.

Alexy was called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Alexy will serve as the Rangers' 29th man for Monday's split doubleheader with the Marlins. The right-hander has appeared in three games this season, surrendering five runs on nine hits and six walks while striking out five over 6.2 innings. Alexy will likely return to Round Rock following Monday's contests.