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Logue (2-3) got the loss Monday after he tossed 4.2 innings, surrendering seven runs on six hits and four walks while striking out six versus the Mariners.

Logue struggled to keep the ball in the yard in this one, giving up three long balls including a three-run shot to Julio Rodriguez in the third frame. After surrendering just four runs over 17.2 innings of work this season before Monday, the left-hander saw his ERA jump from 2.04 to 3.74 after the start. With Daulton Jefferies (arm) being placed on the 15-day injured list, it's likely that Logue will remain in the starting rotation for the time being. He's tentatively lined up to get a shot to redeem himself Saturday versus the Rangers.

Lopez walked one batter in a scoreless inning and picked up a save over the Yankees on Monday.

Lopez had blown his only two save chances this month but finally recorded his first save since April 23. He lowered his ERA to 1.29 with a 21:13 K:BB through 21 frames. Lopez has allowed one earned run over his last 18.2 innings but he's recorded just four saves during that stretch.

Robertson pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's win over the Reds.

After blowing his first save of the season in Saturday's loss to the Diamondbacks, Robertson bounced back with another stellar effort. Outside of that blown save, the righty has allowed just one run in one of his 13 other appearances this year. Overall, the veteran has six saves to go with a sparkling 1.76 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 22 strikeouts across 15.1 innings. He remains the top relief option on the Cubs roster at this point.

Pomeranz (elbow) tossed a bullpen session Saturday and will throw another early this week, the Associated Press reports.

Pomeranz has yet to pitch this season after undergoing flexor tendon surgery on his left elbow last August, but he appears to be taking steps toward a return. San Diego is expected to make a decision on his next steps following his next bullpen session, and the left-hander could be getting close to a rehab assignment. A return to big-league action in early-to-mid June appears to be a possibility.

Chafin (0-1) allowed a run on two hits and a walk while retiring just one batter to take the loss Monday against the Twins.

Coming on in the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied 4-4, Chafin walked leadoff hitter Max Kepler. He then allowed a single to pinch-hitter Kyle Garlick that put runners on the corners, and an infield hit by Gio Urshela with one out gave the Twins a walkoff win. Chafin had gone four straight appearances without allowing a run, and the lefty still owns a tidy 2.89 ERA despite the hiccup, so he should remain a key relief option in Detroit.

Valdez cleared waivers Sunday and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Valdez was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday but will remain in the organization. He pitched in one game during his time with the big club, allowing one run in one inning of work. The veteran had been working as a starter in the minors prior to his call-up, compiling a 3.03 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across five starts covering 35.2 innings.

Bednar (1-0) allowed one hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings while earning a win over Colorado on Monday. He recorded one strikeout.

Bednar gave up an infield single to Brendan Rodgers in the eighth inning and a walk to Elias Diaz in the ninth -- both with two outs -- but still finished off the win for Pittsburgh. He's turned in six straight shutout appearances, lowering his season ERA to 0.82 to go along with a stellar 29:4 K:BB. Bednar has converted all eight save chances on the year and also has four holds.

Reed was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Reed was recalled by the Mets on Saturday and threw a scoreless inning in relief. David Peterson was recalled in the corresponding move and will start Monday against the Giants.

Merryweather was recalled by the Blue Jays on Monday.

Merryweather was optioned in early May after posting a 6.94 ERA in 11.2 innings, though his 12:1 K:BB and 2.41 FIP told a very different story about his performance. He'll probably handle lower-leverage innings for now, but if his results start to reflect his underlying numbers he could move into a more important role.

Giles (finger) will throw a bullpen session Monday or Tuesday, and her will begin a rehab assignment after that if all goes well, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Giles suffered an injury to the tendon in his right middle finger shortly before the start of the season, which delayed his return from Tommy John surgery. He's nearly ready to return to game action for the first time since September of 2020, assuming he is indeed cleared to embark on a rehab assignment. Given the length of his absence, Giles' rehab assignment likely won't be a short one, so it's still likely several weeks until he makes his Mariners debut.