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Moore was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

Moore spent a week on the injured list, though the Phillies didn't specify whether or not he'd tested positive for the virus himself. Per Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the lefty needs a bit of time before being ready to handle a starter's workload. The Phillies have yet to announce their future rotation plans, but it's possible he follows Vince Velasquez out of the bullpen Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Yang's contract was selected by the Rangers on Monday.

Yang was among the Rangers' final round of cuts this spring after he posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 10 innings during Cactus League play. The left-hander will now be available to make his major-league debut, but he'll likely serve as a low-leverage reliever for Texas.

Alvarado returned from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

Alvarado spent a week away from the team, though it's unclear if he tested positive for the virus himself. He should be a key piece for the Phillies upon his return, as he owns a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB through 5.2 innings this season.

Solomon was recalled by the Astros on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Solomon made his first two major-league appearances in mid-April and allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two in two scoreless innings. He'll now rejoin the big-league club after Jake Odorizzi (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. It's not yet clear who will take Odorizzi's spot in the starting rotation.

Lowther was optioned to the Orioles' alternate training site Monday.

Lowther made his Orioles debut during Sunday's win over the Athletics. He allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning. However, the southpaw will be sent back to the team's alternate camp after right-hander Jay Flaa's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

Cleveland recalled Nelson from its alternate training site ahead of Monday's game against the Twins, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Nelson will give the Cleveland bullpen an extra arm after Nick Wittgren (personal) was placed on the paternity list Monday in a corresponding move. Expect the 24-year-old lefty to work mostly in low-leverage scenarios while he's up with the big club.

Cleveland placed Wittgren on the paternity list Monday.

Wittgren will be away from the team for up to three days after his wife gave birth to the couple's son earlier Monday. Cleveland recalled Kyle Nelson from its alternate site to provide an extra arm out of the bullpen while Wittgren is inactive.

The Athletics optioned Kolarek to their alternate training site Monday.

Kolarek was demoted to clear a spot in the bullpen for Mike Fiers (hip), who is expected to work in long relief after being activated from the 10-day injured list. Acquired from the Dodgers in February, Kolarek has endured a tough start to his tenure in Oakland, posting an 8.44 ERA and 1.88 WHIP through his first eight outings with his new team.

Garcia was officially called up as expected ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Orioles.

The 21-year-old lost the fifth starter job to Domingo German after a poor camp, but the Yankees plan on going with a six-man rotation temporarily, so he should be up for at least a few outings. It's unclear exactly what he'll offer after posting an unremarkable 4.98 ERA in his six-start debut last season, but he lines up with a very interesting two-start week, as he's expected to face the Tigers on Sunday.

Nelson was tagged with a blown save in Sunday's loss to the Padres, pitching two innings and allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three.

With usual closer Kenley Jansen unavailable to pitch in the series finale, Nelson was called upon to try for his first career save with Los Angeles clinging to a two-run ninth-inning lead. The veteran couldn't get the job done, giving up a pair of runs on four singles and a walk. He came back out for the 10th inning and did a good job of keeping San Diego off the board, but the Padres eventually won the thriller in 11 frames. Nelson came into the contest having thrown five straight scoreless outings, yielding only one hit and two walks over that stretch. He'll likely return to a less pressure-packed role with Jansen resuming his regular closer duties.