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Tarnok will make his season debut for Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday against Biloxi.

This is essentially just reassurance that Tarnok is healthy, despite the fact he has not pitched yet since being optioned to the minors. It was originally reported that Tarnok was sent to Triple-A, but he was reassigned to Double-A last week. He has a very high ceiling, particularly if he can improve his third-pitch changeup.

Patino exited his start Monday against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Patino was slowed by shoulder soreness in spring training, but it's unclear if it's the same issue that caused him to exit after just 13 pitches. Details about the nature and severity of the young righty's injury should become clear following further tests.

Kay was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Kay will give the Blue Jays another left-handed option in the bullpen, replacing Tyler Saucedo, who was sent to Buffalo in the same set of transactions. Kay owns a 5.50 ERA in 68.2 career major-league innings.

Thompson was hit with a three-game suspension Monday for intentionally throwing at Andrew McCutchen on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The incident cleared the benches and resulted in Thompson's ejection. He'll now be ineligible to pitch before Friday's game against the Rockies.

Ramirez agreed Sunday with the Mariners on a minor-league contract, Triple-A Tacoma broadcaster Mike Curto reports.

The 32-year-old lefty was assigned to Tacoma and made his debut for the affiliate Sunday, striking out two and walking one over a scoreless frame. Ramirez previously appeared in 13 MLB games with the Padres in 2021, logging a 5.75 ERA across 20.1 innings.

Martin gave up three runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out five in four innings of relief Sunday against the Padres.

Caleb Smith gave up five runs (four earned) in just one inning, so Martin came in behind him to log bulk innings. The Diamondbacks opted to open the year with Martin in the bullpen, but he is relatively stretched out, so he could be used as a spot starter when needed.

Barnes (back) is available to pitch Monday against the Tigers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Barnes hurt his back in a workout Thursday and was unavailable during Boston's season-opening series against the Yankees, but he'll be available to begin the team's series in Detroit. Jake Diekman picked up the save in Sunday's win over the Yankees, but Barnes is a strong candidate for ninth-inning work now that he's available.

Rogers is expected to be available for Monday's game against the Padres before going on the paternity list Tuesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Rogers is a part of San Francisco's high-leverage mix this year with a hold in each of his first two appearances, and he should be available to pitch Monday before stepping away from the team for a few days. Jake McGee and Camilo Doval already have a loss and blown save, respectively, this year, so Rogers could receive some save chances if he continues to be the most effective of the bunch.

Szapucki (elbow) gave up two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four over three innings in his season debut last Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse.

Szapucki was shut down in July of last season after undergoing ulnar transposition surgery in his left elbow, but he received a clean bill of health heading into spring training. The 25-year-old lefty retains a spot on the Mets' 40-man roster, but he likely doesn't rank high on the list for a potential promotion into the big-league rotation.

Yarbrough (groin) isn't expected to miss more than one start during his stay on the injured list, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Yarbrough's season debut was pushed back slightly after he hit the injured list with a groin issue Monday, but both he and the Rays believe he won't miss much time. Ryan Thompson was recalled in a corresponding move, though it's Tommy Romero who's expected to temporarily take his place in the rotation.