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Alexander will serve as the Rays' bulk reliever Sunday against Arizona, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay recalled Alexander from Triple-A on Saturday in the wake of Zack Littell's (shoulder) move to the 15-day injured list. While Alexander won't officially start Sunday's contest, he'll be the Rays' primary pitcher behind opener Drew Rasmussen. Alexander has allowed two runs across his last four big-league appearances, racking up 15 strikeouts across 14.1 innings.

Rasmussen will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against Arizona, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Rasmussen will make his second start of the season Sunday, though he's expected to pitch just one or two innings before handing the ball off to bulk reliever Tyler Alexander. Since completing his recovery from an internal brace procedure and returning from the 60-day injured list Aug. 7, Rasmussen has given up three earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out six over five innings.

Slaten (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday and start a minor-league rehab assignment shortly thereafter, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Slaten will incorporate an up and down into Monday's bullpen before embarking on what's expected to be a brief rehab assignment. The 26-year-old has been on the shelf since July 12 due to elbow inflammation. The issue wasn't expected to sideline Slaten for more than the minimum 15 days, but his recovery was thrown off schedule by an illness.

Webb (elbow) played catch Saturday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Webb has been on the shelf since Aug. 7 due to elbow inflammation and Saturday appears to be the first time he's played catch since. Initial indications were that Webb wouldn't need to miss much more than the minimum 15 days, but he seems to be at least a week or two away from returning.

Kavadas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Kavadas went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his MLB debut Friday, but he'll take a seat Saturday against southpaw Chris Sale. Kavadas figures to see plenty of action at DH against right-handers now that Willie Calhoun is off the Angels' roster.

Moniak is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Moniak will retreat to the bench to avoid a same-handed matchup with Chris Sale. In his place, Kevin Pillar will bat cleanup and play center field.

The Angels transferred Rengifo (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday.

The transaction is merely for procedural purposes, as Rengifo underwent season-ending surgery on his right wrist Aug. 6. His move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jose Cisnero (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list. Rengifo is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in 2025.

The Angels activated Cisnero (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Cisnero hasn't pitched for the Halos since April 27 due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. However, after allowing one run with eight strikeouts across four rehab appearances (4.2 innings) with Triple-A Salt Lake, the 35-year-old was cleared to rejoin the active roster. Jose Soriano (arm fatigue) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

The Angels placed Soriano on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right arm fatigue, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Soriano experienced decreased velocity in Friday's start against Atlanta and was removed after 3.1 innings. The 25-year-old transitioned to a starting role over the offseason and has thrown 113 innings in 2024, by far his highest inning total since entering the professional ranks in 2017. With the Angels not serious playoff contenders, the team shouldn't be expected to push Soriano along in his recovery. Jose Cisnero (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

Rendon (elbow) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta but won't require a stint on the injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Rendon was removed from Friday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the right elbow, but the injury isn't considered serious enough to warrant an IL move. Brandon Drury will bat sixth and play third base Saturday.