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Manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Rogers will serve as the Padres' closer to start the season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

It was the expectation that Rogers would serve as the closer in San Diego after the team acquired him Thursday from the Twins, and Melvin did not hesitate in making it official. Rogers should get plenty of opportunity early on, as the team has made several big moves in the latter portions of the offseason, highlighted by the acquisition of Sean Manaea and Luke Voit. Rogers has been at least a part-time closer since the 2019 season, picking up a combined 48 saves with a 3.06 ERA across 121 appearances.

The Rays placed Anderson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list March 25.

The transaction is merely a formality, as Anderson is expected to be sidelined for the majority of the 2022 season while he recovers from the right elbow surgery he underwent last October. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Anderson had been throwing off flat ground from 60 feet as of late February, but it's unclear if he's advanced to mound work yet or when he might be able to do so.

Underwood was removed from Thursday's game against the Cardinals due to right hamstring discomfort, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Underwood entered Thursday's Opening Day matchup in the bottom of the sixth inning, but he was removed after allowing a run while failing to record an out with 10 pitches. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander's injury will force him to miss additional time, but he'll be able to rest during Friday's scheduled off day.

Campbell (elbow) is scheduled to start High-A Everett's season opener Friday versus Eugene, Everett radio broadcaster Pat Dillon reports.

Campbell didn't pitch after June 4 last season due to a right elbow injury that later required arthroscopic surgery, but it looks as though he's back to full strength heading into 2022. The 24-year-old will be returning to Everett after he submitted a 2.33 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 19.1 innings with the affiliate last season before being shut down.

Bachman will open the season on the minor-league 7-day injured list due to back spasms, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The Angels haven't announced an official assignment for Bachman, but he's expected to report to Double-A Rocket City after finishing the 2021 campaign at High-A Tri-City. In five outings for Tri-City spanning 14.1 innings, the 22-year-old righty gave up six earned runs on 13 hits and four walks while striking out 15. The Angels have described his placement on the IL as precautionary, so he shouldn't be out much longer than the minimum seven days.

The Marlins placed Floro (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right rotator cuff tendinitis, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Floro's shoulder issue kept him behind the Marlins' other relievers in spring training and ultimately prevented him from making the Opening Day roster, but manager Don Mattingly said Monday that he doesn't expect the righty to be sidelined for long, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Floro has thrown multiple bullpen sessions in the past week, so he could soon be ready to face hitters. After that, he likely may only need a couple of minor-league rehab appearances or simulated game appearances before the Marlins feel comfortable bringing him back from the IL. Before the injury cropped up, Floro was a candidate to close for the Marlins, who are likely to take a committee approach to save situations early on during the season.

Jimenez's contract was selected by the Athletics on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

After spending all of 2021 at Triple-A Buffalo, Jimenez will be available to make his first major-league appearance since logging two relief outings with the Giants in 2020. As a non-roster invitee this spring, he posted a 1.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB across six innings.

Phillips is one of 16 pitchers on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster.

Phillips pitched only 13.1 big-league innings during the 2021 regular season, but he was impressive in two NLCS appearances against Atlanta, tossing three scoreless frames during which he struck out six batters. The right-hander struggled in Cactus League play this year, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over 3.1 innings, but the Dodgers elected to give him a spot in their Opening Day bullpen. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role to begin the campaign.

The Athletics placed Honeywell (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Honeywell is without an official timeline to return after suffering a stress reaction of his right elbow in late March, but his move to the 60-day IL ensures he won't be making his Athletics debut for at least another two months. The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Justin Grimm.

Vesia was one of 16 pitchers named to the Dodgers' Opening Day roster Thursday.

Vesia's inclusion on the roster was expected following a breakthrough campaign last season, during which he posted a 2.25 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 12.1 K/9. He eventually became the team's go-to left-handed reliever and finished with nine holds and one save. Vesia will likely work in a high-leverage role again as Los Angeles' top southpaw out of the bullpen in 2022.