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Lopez allowed one run on four hits and struck out five over 5.2 innings Monday night against Boston. He didn't factor into the decision.

Lopez certainly pitched well enough to pick up the win in this one, but he would leave in a 1-1 contest with two outs in the sixth and 71 pitches, 52 for strikes. His only blemish in the run column came in the fourth inning, surrendering a sacrifice fly to left field. Lopez has now allowed two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts, but he's struggled to work deep into ballgames, with Monday marking his longest appearance of the 2021 campaign.

Chargois fired 1.1 perfect innings in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday, recording two strikeouts.

Summoned from Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day in a corresponding move to Ljay Newsome's placement on the injured list, Chargois received an immediate opportunity to make his Mariners regular-season debut. The 30-year-old was logging his first game action since 2019 with the Dodgers and should see low-leverage opportunities akin to Sunday's during his time with the big-league club.

Edwards cleared waivers and elected free agency Monday.

Edwards was designated for assignment Saturday, and he'll become a free agent rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A. The right-hander has made five relief appearances across the last two seasons and posted a 7.20 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in five innings during that time.

Rodriguez (shoulder) is doing gym work but has yet to resume throwing, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Rodriguez landed on the injured list Thursday with right shoulder soreness and was originally reported to be in line for a minimum-length stay. The Angels have yet to rule that out, but he'll have to advance to throwing soon if that's to happen.

Lamet will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Lamet's scheduled start Monday was postponed due to inclement weather, but he'll take the mound a day later. Yu Darvish was initially expected to start Tuesday but will now start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Taylor (ankle) has been throwing off flat ground, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Taylor had to be carted off the field in mid-April due to what was called a severely sprained right ankle. He's still not close to returning from the injured list but at least appears to be trending in the right direction.

Brasier (calf) recently threw a bullpen session, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Brasier suffered a calf strain late in spring training and was transferred to the 60-day injured list May 3. He resumed throwing in late April and has now progressed to mound work. If Brasier remains on track in his recovery, he could make his season debut in early June.

Lowther was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Reports from Sunday indicated that Lowther was bound for the bullpen, but it turns out he'll actually be heading to the minors. His start Saturday against the Red Sox didn't exactly make a strong case for him sticking around, as he allowed seven runs on seven hits while recording just seven outs. Keegan Akin was recalled in a corresponding move.

Akin was recalled by the Orioles on Monday.

Akin showed promise despite a mediocre 4.56 ERA in his 25.2-inning debut last season, as he combined a strong 30.2 percent strikeout rate with a roughly average 8.6 percent walk rate. He failed to make the team's Opening Day roster following a poor spring but is back with the team after making just a single Triple-A appearance. Six of Akin's eight appearances as a rookie came as a starter, but he'll fill a long-relief role for now, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.

Lamet's scheduled start Monday against the Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. It's possible Lamet won't get to start until one of those two games, as ace Yu Darvish is scheduled to start Tuesday.