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De Leon suffered a groin injury during Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The Reds have yet to release a timetable for De Leon's return. More details should become known after further testing takes place.

The Phillies optioned Cleavinger to their alternate training site Sept. 9.

Cleavinger joined Philadelphia as its 29th man for their Sept. 8 doubleheader with the Red Sox. The 26-year-old wasn't needed out of the bullpen and will have to wait until 2021 to make his big-league debut if he doesn't receive another callup over the final two weeks of the regular season.

Helsley (1-1) took the loss and a blown save in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk across one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

With Giovanny Gallegos (groin) on the injured list, Helsley was called upon to try and pick up the save after the Cardinals took a 1-0 lead in the eighth. He walked Avisail Garcia to start the frame before bouncing back to strike out of Christian Yelich. He was pulled a batter later after allowing a game-tying double to Ryan Braun and was ultimately charged with another run on Keston Hiura's sacrifice fly. Given Helsley's inability to shut the door Monday, it would not be surprising to see manager Mike Shildt go in a different direction next time the Cardinals come across a save chance.

De Leon left Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Pirates due to an undisclosed injury, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

De Leon walked a pair of batters and left the contest immediately after with the team trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Yacabonis will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The Mariners will give Yacabonis the starting nod in what will be a bullpen game. He's pitched in just one contest this season, tossing a scoreless frame Wednesday against the Giants.

Smeltzer was optioned to Minnesota's alternate training site on Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Smeltzer has struggled in seven appearances this season, accruing a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 15:5 K:BB over 16 frames. Travis Blankenhorn was called up in a corresponding move.

Radke signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

After being cut loose by San Diego earlier this month, the 27-year-old lefty was able to quickly find a new organization within the National League West. He'll join Arizona's 60-man roster pool, but Radke likely won't be in store for a promotion to the big-league roster in September and is presumably just being evaluated for a spot in the Triple-A Reno bullpen in 2021. Radke posted a 2.97 ERA and a 28:12 K:BB over 30.1 innings in the Pacific Coast League last season.

The Indians outrighted Leone to their alternate training site Sunday.

Leone will remain in the organization after he went unclaimed off waivers when the Indians designated him for assignment last week. Before being cast off the 40-man roster, Leone made 12 appearances this season for the big club, posting an 8.38 ERA and 1.97 WHIP over 9.2 innings.

Ramirez was credited with his first hold in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed no hits and one walk while also recording a strikeout.

Ramirez got through his one frame on 15 pitches, serving as an important component of an impressive multi-reliever effort for the Mariners on a day when significant control issues limited starter Justin Dunn to two innings. Ramirez has been on a roll for over a month after a rocky outing against the Rockies on Aug. 7, as he's now generated scoreless appearances in six of his last seven trips to the mound.

Beede (elbow) played catch Monday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Beede has a long road ahead of him, but it's certainly a positive to see him take the first step. He underwent the procedure back in March, so a typical recovery timeline would see him able to return to game action sometime around the midpoint of the 2021 campaign.