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Stephenson had two MRIs that showed no structural damage to his right biceps, and he's been diagnosed with a stretched nerve, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

While imaging provided some positive news for the veteran reliever, the stretched nerve diagnosis comes with an uncertain timeline for a return. Stephenson called the issue a "freak injury" and stated that he's unsure how long he'll be out of action. He added that the only treatment for the injury is rest, and at this point it's unclear if Stephenson will be ready to return from the IL when eligible June 15.

Garza was traded from the Giants to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations Saturday.

Garza has spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Sacramento. His 6.11 ERA and 1.51 WHIP don't paint an optimistic outlook, but a 20:6 K:BB across 17.2 innings suggests he's pitched better than his results. Garza should serve as depth in the minor leagues for the Mets.

The Red Sox recalled Winckowski (elbow) from Triple-A Worcester and transferred him to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Winckowski has spent most of the season with Triple-A Worcester, and he landed on the minor-league injured list due to elbow inflammation in mid-May. He'll now be sidelined until at least after the All-Star break.

Criswell was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Criswell has bounced back and forth between Boston and Worcester this season and made two appearances during his most recent stint in the majors. He threw three innings Friday against the Yankees, so the Red Sox will option him and get a fresh arm for their bullpen.

The Diamondbacks placed Mena on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a right shoulder strain.

Mena may have strained his right shoulder during Friday's suspended game against the Reds, when he gave up a walk and a solo home run while striking out one batter in one inning. Christian Montes De Oca has been appointed the 27th man for Saturday's contest, but it's unclear whether the Diamondbacks have another move in place to bolster their bullpen in the absence of Mena. Mena will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury and establish an estimated timeline for his return.

Montes De Oca will serve as the 27th man for the Diamondbacks in Saturday's game against the Reds.

With Friday's suspended game being finished Saturday, Montes De Oca has been brought in to replenish the Diamondbacks' bullpen, and an appearance in Saturday's game would mark the 25-year-old right-hander's major-league debut. Montes De Oca has 4.07 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two saves and a 26:6 K:BB across 24.1 innings with Triple-A Reno this season.

The Reds appointed La Sorsa as the 27th man for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

With Friday's suspended game resuming Saturday, the Reds will replenish their bullpen by adding La Sorsa as their extra player. He has spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Louisville, where he has a 3.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 14:14 K:BB across 20.2 innings.

The Pirates recalled Mattson from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Mattson has appeared in three games for the Pirates this season, but he has spent most of the year in Triple-A, where he has a 2.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, four saves and a 27:6 K:BB across 22.1 innings. He'll take the spot in the Pirates' bullpen vacated by Joey Wentz, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Mariners reinstated Thornton (abdomen) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Thornton landed on the 15-day injured list May 9 due to appendicitis, and it took three weeks for him to recover enough to embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma. He'll claim the spot in the Mariners' bullpen that was vacated by Casey Lawrence, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Thornton posted a 5.87 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, five holds and an 11:4 K:BB across 15.1 innings prior to his stint on the IL.

The Mariners designated Lawrence for assignment Saturday.

It's the sixth time Lawrence has been DFA'd this season -- the fifth time by the Mariners. He has appeared in five games for Seattle this season and has a 3.00 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 15 innings. The move makes room on the roster for Trent Thornton (abdomen), was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.