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King (3-1) struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the win over Detroit on Sunday.

The game went into an extra inning, and King was tasked with the 10th frame. The right-hander excelled, striking out all three batters he faced on 11 pitches. He was rewarded with his third win as a result of New York scoring in the bottom of the inning. King has posted a 2.90 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 42:6 K:BB over 31 innings while notching seven holds and one save on the campaign.

Pearson (illness) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

The transaction has no bearing on Pearson's return timeline, as he's been out since the start of the season after a bout of mononucleosis interrupted his spring training and is already eligible to return from any injured list. He's made a pair of rehab appearances but may need a handful more before he's activated from the injured list.

Gage's contract was selected by the Blue Jays on Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Gage is a 29-year-old lefty with no big-league experience to his name. He's showed promise for Triple-A Buffalo this season, however, posting a 1.08 ERA and 32.3 percent strikeout rate in 16.2 innings of relief. Jeremy Beasley was optioned in a corresponding move.

Hamilton was returned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Hamilton joined the active roster for the weekend series in Toronto as part of a group of replacements for players whose decision not to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19 made them ineligible to enter Canada. He allowed two runs in 2.2 innings of relief in his lone outing and may have to wait a while for his next opportunity.

Megill (not injury related) was activated from the restricted list Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Megill was away from the Twins during their weekend road trip to Toronto since he's unvaccinated, but he'll rejoin the team ahead of the upcoming home series against the Yankees. Over his five relief innings with the major-league club, he's posted a 1.04 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 8.2 innings.

Hill (1-0) was credited with the win against Milwaukee on Sunday as a result of pitching 1.1 scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and struck out one batter.

The game was tied 3-3 when Hill entered in the eighth inning, but Milwaukee had the bases loaded with two outs. Hill retired Jace Peterson to end the threat, then remained in the game for the ninth frame and set down three straight batters following a leadoff single. Hill earned his first win of the campaign when San Diego pulled ahead in the 10th. The left-hander has notched five holds this season while compiling a 5.40 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB across 11.2 innings.

Thielbar was reinstated from the restricted list Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Thielbar missed last weekend's three-game series in Toronto since he is unvaccinated for COVID-19 and was unable to enter Canada. He should be available out of the bullpen Tuesday against the Yankees.

Pagan (not injury related) was activated from the restricted list Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Pagan was unavailable for the Twins' weekend series in Toronto since he's unvaccinated, but he'll rejoin the bullpen prior to the upcoming series against the Yankees at Target Field, which begins Tuesday. The right-hander has converted just one of his last three save chances while allowing three runs in 3.1 innings over his last four relief appearances, but he should be in the mix for closing duties alongside Jhoan Duran now that Pagan is back with the team.

Avila cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Avila was sent down after serving as the 27th man during a doubleheader in early May, and he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster while remaining in the organization. Over seven appearances (five starts) in El Paso, he's posted an 8.10 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 23.1 innings.

Morejon (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Morejon began a rehab assignment May 10 and allowed five runs (four earned) in 10.1 innings over seven appearances (two starts). While the left-hander is now healthy, he'll remain in the minors for now. Morejon has big-league experience as a starter and as a reliever, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him join the Padres at some point this year.