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Paddack (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list before Monday's start against the Diamondbacks.

A left oblique strain had kept Paddack on the shelf since late July, but he's back to face the Diamondbacks, who have shelled him for eight earned runs in 7.2 innings this season. Having not gone on a rehab assignment, the righty will likely be working with a pitch limit Monday, though it's unclear what that number is.

Gonsolin (shoulder) threw a simulated game Monday and is expected to report to a minor-league affiliate for a three-inning rehab start soon, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Monday's simulated game was apparently a success, as he's now on the cusp of a rehab assignment. Gonsolin has been on the injured list for about a month with right shoulder inflammation, so he'll likely need at least a couple starts in the minors before rejoining the Dodgers.

Cueto didn't test positive for COVID-19 despite being placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, but he's feeling under the weather due to cold and flu-like symptoms, Dieter Kurtenbach of San Jose Mercury News reports.

Assuming he doesn't produce a positive result in additional tests in the next 24 hours, Cueto should be cleared to rejoin the Giants as soon as his symptoms dissipate. Manager Gabe Kapler said the righty could start Tuesday's game against the Brewers if he's feeling better, so an update on that front should come in the hours leading up to that game's 9:45 p.m. ET opening pitch.

Wood was placed on the injured list Monday due to a positive COVID-19 test and symptoms of the virus, Dieter Kurtenbach of San Jose Mercury News reports.

How long the lefty must be sidelined depends on whether he's vaccinated, a detail that hasn't yet been disclosed. If unvaccinated, Wood will miss at least 10 days and thus no fewer than two starts. More updates on his symptoms and expected return date should become available in the next few days.

Wood was placed on the injured list Monday for unspecified reasons.

Wood was scheduled to start Tuesday's contest, but he'll now be sidelined for undisclosed reasons. The team announced the move without an injury designation or specifying which list he was placed on, which often means it's a COVID-19 situation. Assuming that's the case, Wood will be able to rejoin the team once he clears the health and safety protocols. Johnny Cueto (undisclosed), Monday's scheduled starter, was also placed on the IL under the same circumstances.

Cueto was placed on the injured list for unspecified reasons Monday.

The team didn't supply an injury designation or specify which list Cueto was placed on, which often means it's related to COVID-19. The veteran right-hander was poised to start Monday's series opener versus Milwaukee, but Jose Alvarez will now start a bullpen game for San Francisco. Assuming Cueto is on the COVID-19 IL, he'll be able to be activated once he clears the health and safety protocols.

Kershaw (forearm) pitched an inning in a simulated game Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Kershaw has missed nearly two months while battling forearm inflammation, but he's trending in the right direction and seemingly has time to return before the end of the year. He still has plenty of work to do to build up to a starter's workload, however, so he's likely multiple weeks away from being activated.

Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Mejia has made two major-league starts this season, allowing six runs on 14 hits over 11 innings of work. He could add to that total down the stretch but will head to the minors for now, clearing space for the team to recall Sean Poppen.

The Giants claimed Quintana off waivers from the Angels on Monday.

After opening his career with five straight seasons with sub-4.00 ERAs, Quintana's effectiveness took a step back over the following four years with the Cubs before falling off a cliff entirely thus far in 2021 with the Angels. While covering 53.1 innings in 24 outings (10 starts), Quintana has submitted a 6.75 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 1.5 HR/9 and 11.4 percent walk rate in 53.1 innings. On a positive note, Quintana has taken a major step forward as a strikeout artist, with his excellent 28.7 percent strikeout rate backed up by a career-high 11.9 percent swinging-strike rate. The Giants are likely hoping the 32-year-old southpaw can provide some value out of the bullpen as a multi-inning option in September.

Kim didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Pirates after tossing four innings of one-run ball, giving up three hits and a walk while fanning three.

Kim hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his previous three starts but hasn't pitched deep into the game in any of those contests either, as that has been an ongoing issue with the South Korean lefty in recent weeks -- he has tossed more than five innings just twice over his last six appearances since the All-Star break. He owns a 3.55 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP and a 16:9 K:BB through 25.1 innings in that stretch.