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Garcia is scheduled to undergo an MRI after leaving his start Monday against the Giants in the first inning with a right elbow injury, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Garcia's latest outing lasted only eight pitches, as he was in obvious discomfort early on before he was pulled from the contest. The team should have more information to share on the severity of the injury once his MRI results come in.

Urquidy's MRI on Monday revealed inflammation in his right shoulder, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros placed Urquidy on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day after he left Sunday's start early with right shoulder discomfort. Manager Dusty Baker stated Monday that the right-hander will be shut down from throwing for "a while," per Lerner. A timetable for Urquidy's return has yet to be established, though it sounds as though he'll need longer than the 15-day minimum.

Garcia left Monday's start against the Giants due to right elbow discomfort after throwing eight pitches, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Garcia was unable to record an out before the training staff was sent out to the mound. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time, though he's likely headed for further evaluation. Brandon Bielak replaced Garcia and will likely be asked to eat up at least a few innings.

Miller will join the Seattle rotation upon being promoted from Double-A Arkansas and is scheduled to make his first start Tuesday in Oakland, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

With Robbie Ray (elbow) done for the season and Easton McGee going on the injured list with a forearm strain after one turn as the Mariners' No. 5 starter, Seattle will turn to the 24-year-old Miller to fill the opening in the rotation. The right-hander is considered the best pitching prospect in the Mariners system, and he's coming off a start for Arkansas in which he allowed just one hit and one run while striking out five over five innings. Because of his inexperience, Miller's performance may have some volatility, but there's plenty of reward that comes with the risk he carries.

Houston recalled Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Bielak is the reinforcement for the Astros after Houston placed Jose Urquidy on the 15-day injured list with shoulder discomfort. The right-hander has worked as both a starter and reliever in the minors and majors, but he likely will be a multi-inning bullpen option for Houston while he's on the roster.

Houston placed Urquidy on the 15-day injured list Monday with right shoulder discomfort.

The Astros haven't revealed the results of the MRI that Urquidy underwent after he exited his start in Sunday's win over the Phillies after throwing 83 pitches, but the team apparently wasn't convinced that the right-hander would make a full recovery from the shoulder issue in advance of his next turn through the rotation. Thanks to an off day Thursday, the Astros will be able to get by with a four-man rotation until May 9. Right-hander Brandon Bielak was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move and should be able to cover multiple innings out of the bullpen.

The Mets recalled Butto from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Though Butto was optioned to Syracuse just one day earlier, he's eligible to pitch in relief for the nightcap Monday since the Mets are designating him as their 27th man for the twin bill. He'll give the Mets a fresh arm after the team needed five relievers to cover nine innings in the 9-8 loss in Game 1, though Butto won't necessarily be tasked with a big workload in Game 2 if starter Tylor Megill is able to provide a decent amount of length.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Montas (shoulder) may be ready to begin a throwing program soon, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Boone didn't specify when exactly Montas might resume long toss, but the skipper's comments can at least be viewed as positive news for the right-hander, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his labrum in late February. The Yankees likely won't have a timeline for Montas to make his season debut until he's at least reached the point in his throwing program where he's facing hitters.

Pepiot (oblique) recently began a throwing progression at the Dodgers' spring training facility in Arizona and has built up his long-toss distance to about 150 feet as of Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Pepiot presumably started throwing again about a week or two ago after his activity had been limited since he was diagnosed with a left oblique strain coming out of his final Cactus League appearance March 28. Before developing the injury, Pepiot had been on track to break camp as a member of Los Angeles' rotation, but he may not have a starting role waiting for him once he's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list in late May. Tony Gonsolin has since beaten Pepiot back from the IL to recapture a spot in the Dodgers' rotation.

Paxton (hamstring) will make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester before the Red Sox make a decision about activating him from the 15-day injured list, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Although he's struggled overall on his rehab assignment, Paxton was terrific in his most recent outing Sunday, striking out eight over 5.1 scoreless frames while getting his pitch count up to 90. Paxton has only ever started in the majors, but the Red Sox to this point have not committed to what role he would have with the big club. The big left-hander has made just six starts at the major-league level since 2020 -- none in 2022 -- due to various arm issues and is currently on the injured list due to a hamstring strain. Paxton's pitching schedule currently aligns with 23-year-old right-hander Brayan Bello's, so the Red Sox could easily swap Paxton into the rotation for Bello if the team brass determines that the veteran is a better option.