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Weems was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Weems made two relief appearances during his most recent stint in the majors and allowed two runs on a hit and two walks while striking out one in two innings. The right-hander will now return to the minors after James Kaprielian was called up ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday.

The Padres recalled Ramirez from Triple-A El Paso ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

San Diego is designating Ramirez as its 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll most likely be sent back to the minors following the doubleheader. Ramirez, who will be on hand as a long-relief option, worked seven innings and gave up six runs over his five appearances out of the San Diego bullpen earlier this season.

Woods Richardson recorded eight strikeouts and gave up one run on one hit and two walks over five innings for Double-A New Hampshire on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old right-hander has overmatched Double-A hitters so far, posting a 2.00 ERA and 16:3 K:BB through his first nine innings. Woods Richardson, the Jays' No. 4 fantasy prospect, has an outside chance of making his big-league debut this season if he forces an early promotion to Triple-A, but more likely he'll head into spring training next year competing for a rotation spot.

Triple-A Charlotte activated Lopez (eye) from its 7-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against Norfolk.

After missing out on a spot in the White Sox's Opening Day rotation, Lopez will be making his first appearance for Charlotte since 2017. His 2021 debut was delayed after he required surgery on both his corneas May 2 to address a vision issue, but he's apparently good to go now. Lopez will likely remain in the Triple-A rotation until the White Sox have a need for another starter at the big-league level.

Lawrence was recalled to serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Lawrence has made four relief appearances for the Rockies to begin the year and has posted an 8.31 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 4.1 innings. He'll be available out of the bullpen Wednesday but will likely return to the minors following the twin bill.

Wilson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Wilson started Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays and allowed two runs on six hits while striking out five in six innings. He didn't factor into the decision and will now head to the minors after right-hander Chris Martin (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Martin (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Martin made three appearances during his recent rehab assignment and allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four in 2.2 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett. The right-hander should be in the mix for high-leverage opportunities now that he's been cleared to return. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was sent down in a corresponding move.

Soriano (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in 5-to-7 days, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Soriano underwent Tommy John surgery in February 2020 but will soon be able to pitch in the minors as another step in his recovery process. The right-hander has been throwing simulated games recently but won't be able to be activated from the 60-day injured list until early June.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Harvey (oblique) is scheduled to begin pitching in simulated games in the upcoming days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Since being shut down in mid-March with a left oblique strain, Harvey doesn't appear to have hit any snags in the recovery process. Hyde reiterated that the 26-year-old remains on track in his rehab program, and the expectation remains that Harvey will be ready to return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible in late May. Before the oblique injury surfaced in the spring, Harvey looked like a leading candidate to close games for Baltimore, but his absence has paved the way for Cesar Valdez to take over as the team's primary ninth-inning man. Through 14 appearances, Valdez has posted a 2.40 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while converting eight of 11 save chances. Barring a collapse over the next couple of weeks, Valdez will likely retain the job even after Harvey returns from the IL.

Alcala gave up two runs in an inning of work in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox. He gave up two hits, including a two-run home run, and a walk without a strikeout.

Alcala had been one of the better pitchers in the Minnesota bullpen but hadn't been used much in high-leverage spots. He came into a tie game in the sixth inning and promptly gave up a walk and two-run home run, raising his ERA to 4.05. Given the struggles of Minnesota's bullpen, there was a chance he could figure into the mix of finishing games, but that notion likely took a hit Tuesday.