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Nationals manager Dave Martinez said prior to Sunday's game against the Padres that Abbott has been moved to the bullpen, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Abbott will cede his spot in the Nationals' five-man rotation to Erick Fedde (shoulder), who is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday in Seattle. Over his four starts for Washington this month, Abbott went 0-2 with a 5.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 18.2 innings.

The Diamondbacks optioned Uceta to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Uceta was sent out to Triple-A in order for the Diamondbacks to add a fresh arm -- Luis Frias, who was recalled from Reno -- to the bullpen ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Cardinals after five relievers were needed to record the final 11 outs of Saturday's 16-7 loss. One of those relievers was Uceta, who was lit up for four earned runs on three hits and one walk during his one inning out of the bullpen.

The Diamondbacks recalled Frias from Triple-A Reno ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Frias will give Arizona some much-needed length out of the bullpen in the series finale after five relievers were needed to cover the final 3.2 innings of Saturday's 16-7 loss to St. Louis. One of those relievers, Edwin Uceta, was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Frias, who is expected to work in a low-leverage role for the duration of his stay in Arizona.

Jimenez, who pushed his season record to 3-4 with two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and recorded a strikeout in an extra-inning win over the Mariners on Saturday, has an unblemished ERA and 10.1 K/9 across the 10.2 innings covering his last nine appearances.

The scoreless streak stretches all the way back to June 11, three appearances prior to Jimenez's extended stay on the injured list due to a shoulder strain. The rookie has whittled his ERA and WHIP down to 3.31 and 1.16, respectively, over that span, after they'd ballooned to 4.91 and 1.32 following a rough outing against the Guardians on June 10. Save opportunities are hard to come by in Oakland this season, but Jimenez has made good use of his chances by going 11-for-13 in that category and also recording three holds in addition to his trio of victories.

Colome (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Colome, who is recovering from tennis elbow, will throw between 10 and 15 pitches in his first mound activity since landing on the injured list. He'll continue to ramp up and can be activated as early as Aug. 28.

Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Ramirez was recalled by the Pirates Aug. 3 and struggled to a 6.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB across six appearances with the team since. Cam Vieaux was recalled in the corresponding move.

Robertson will not be the sole closer even after Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) was placed on the injured list Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Manager Rob Thomson told reporters that he would continue to mix and match the closer role and named Connor Brogdon, Brad Hand, Jose Alvarado and Andrew Bellatti as pitchers who could potentially see save opportunities. Robertson may get the first chance, as he recorded a two-inning save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets. He's seemingly earned the opportunity, as he has turned in seven scoreless appearances -- spanning eight innings -- since joining the Phillies at the trade deadline.

The Yankees placed Abreu on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation.

Abreu's move to the IL comes after he was charged with eight runs (seven earned) on 11 hits and two walks over eight innings in his seven relief appearances in August. The Yankees called up Luke Bard from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Abreu on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen.

Dominguez was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right triceps tendinitis, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Dominguez was unavailable Saturday after experiencing discomfort playing catch earlier in the day. He'll now formally be placed on the IL, but the Phillies are hopeful he'll be ready to return in the minimum amount of time if his upcoming MRI comes back clean, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In the meantime, David Robertson profiles as the best bet for saves out of the bullpen, though it's possible interim manager Rob Thomson opts for a closing committee. Prior to going down with the injury, Dominguez had maintained a 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 54:14 K:BB to go with nine saves across 44 frames on the season.

Kahnle (forearm) threw a simulated game Saturday and is getting close to going on a rehab assignment, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports.

Kahnle has gradually been working his arm back into shape since he began throwing in late June. He touched 97 mph during Saturday's sim game and has progressed to the point that he's about ready to begin throwing in minor-league contests. If all goes well moving forward, Kahnle could join the Dodgers' bullpen sometime in September.