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Marte was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Marte failed to make the Angels' Opening Day roster this year and wasn't particularly sharp in Salt Lake over the first few months of the season. He posted a 6.65 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 23 innings over 24 relief appearances and will now provide bullpen depth for the Angels.

Manager Tony La Russa said Thursday that Bummer (shoulder) isn't yet throwing off a mound, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Bummer has been on the injured list since June 12 due to a left lat strain but has made slow progress in his recovery over the past month. He's unlikely to have a return timetable until he's able to progress in a throwing program.

Hoffman is starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Hoffman made 11 starts for the Reds last year, but his first 29 appearances of the 2022 campaign have come out of the bullpen. However, he's recorded a career-best 3.29 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 38.1 innings to begin the season. The right-hander tossed 1.1 innings Tuesday against the Mets, so he'll likely be on a pitch count during Thursday's nightcap.

Brogdon (illness) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Brogdon shouldn't require more than an appearance or two in the minors before the Phillies bring him back from the COVID-19-related injured list. He was initially deactivated June 24 after testing positive for the virus.

Jimenez (shoulder) has progressed to throwing out to 90 feet this week, but he still needs to be stretched out over the next 7-10 days, the Associated Press reports.

The right-hander has made steady progress over the last few days, considering he hadn't picked up a ball during his recovery until Monday. Even though Jimenez appears to have made up some ground quickly, this report implies the Athletics will remain cautious with him with respect to an activation date. There's likely a chance Jimenez is sent on a brief rehab assignment as well, given he went on the injured list June 21.

Warren (triceps) allowed one run on one hit and one walk in one inning with Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. He struck out one batter.

Warren made his first rehab appearance June 28 and has had three additional outings since. In total, he's allowed two runs while notching a 4:4 K:BB over 3.2 frames. Per Sam Blum of The Athletic, Warren is expected to be activated from the IL without needing another minor-league appearance.

Doval allowed a run on one hit and three walks while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Doval was brought in to protect a three-run lead, but he instead allowed four of the six batters he faced to get aboard. He left the game with the bases loaded, and Sam Long was able to strike out Jordan Luplow to close out the game. Doval hasn't been terribly plagued by walks this year, but he's allowed seven of them in his last 11 innings after a nearly month-long stretch without issuing a free pass. He owns a 3.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 43:16 K:BB with 12 saves, two holds and two blown saves through 35.2 innings this season as the Giants' main closer.

Brebbia (4-1) earned the win Wednesday, pitching a perfect eighth inning against the Diamondbacks.

Brebbia became the pitcher of record as the Giants pulled ahead in the ninth inning, though Camilo Doval had to settle for a hold while Sam Long finished off the save. Through four innings in July, Brebbia hasn't allowed a run. He has a 2.48 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 35:10 K:BB across 36.1 innings while adding eight holds in a mid-leverage role for the season. He's also opened two games and could be an option in that capacity again since the Giants' rotation is temporarily short-staffed.

Clarke has not allowed a run in his last six innings.

Clarke has four holds and a blown save in that span -- he allowed an inherited runner to score the tying run July 4 against the Astros. With just two hits and a walk allowed during his scoreless streak, Clarke has earned a few more looks in high-leverage situations. He pitched the eighth inning in a one-run game Wednesday, which could happen more often while Josh Staumont (neck) is sidelined. For the year, Clarke has a 4.21 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 33:5 K:BB, one save, eight holds, three blown saves and a 1-1 record through 36.1 innings.

The Nationals placed Garrett on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right biceps inflammation.

Garrett will be eligible to return for the Nationals' first game out of the All-Star break, but it's unclear if he'll be fully recovered from the injury by then. Prior to sustaining the injury, Garrett covered 7.2 innings out of the Washington bullpen and surrendered seven earned runs on 11 hits and seven walks. Joan Adon, who is scheduled to start Thursday's game in Philadelphia, was called up from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.