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Martinez (undisclosed) was released by Baltimore on Sept. 4.

Martinez appeared in 16 games at Triple-A Norfolk this season, recording a 4.96 ERA and 1.99 WHIP with 21 strikeouts across 16.1 innings. He missed a good chunk of the season while on the mend from an undisclosed injury and hadn't yet returned from a rehab assignment before being handed his release.

Rivas will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Since being called up from Triple-A Tacoma when the Mariners' active roster expanded from 26 to 28 men, Rivas has gone 3-for-10 with a pair of extra-base hits and two walks. Though the sample has been small, Rivas' performance appears to have at least temporarily allowed him to overtake Cole Young as Seattle's preferred option at the keystone. The switch-hitting Rivas will be included in the starting nine for the third time in four games, including a second straight matchup versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Miles Mikolas).

Adell has been scratched from Monday's game against the Twins due to vertigo, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Adell was initially penciled in to man right field in Monday's series opener, but he's been unable to put this issue behind him after also experiencing the illness Sunday, resulting in his removal from the matchup. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day moving forward. Matthew Lugo will draw the start in right field and bat seventh in Adell's absence.

Arias (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest against the Royals in the sixth inning, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Arias struck out to end the fourth inning, ultimately prompting manager Stephen Vogt to come check on him. The infielder remained in the game for the fifth inning, but he did end up leaving the contest prior to the sixth. It's unclear what Arias is dealing with, and more information on his status will likely come in the near future. Angel Martinez replaced Arias in the field for the time being, batting seventh versus Kansas City.

Abreu (calf) is on track to return within the next week, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Abreu was cleared to participate in running drills over the weekend, and the team has since provided a more concrete timeline for his return from a right calf strain. Skipper Alex Cora noted that activating Abreu over the weekend against the Yankees isn't a possibility, but it's looking like a return during the team's series against the Athletics, which runs from Sept. 16 to Sept. 18, is the most likely scenario.

Locklear was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Monday.

Locklear was set to be absent from the lineup Monday against the Giants, and it is now understood to be the result of a left elbow issue. The first baseman will now be sidelined until at least Sept. 19, and it's possible that he is going to be forced to miss the rest of the season. In a corresponding move, infielder Tim Tawa was called up from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

The Diamondbacks recalled Tawa (rib) from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Tawa was placed on Reno's 7-day injured list Aug. 2 due to a fractured rib, but he was activated Wednesday and will now join the big club to contribute as a utility man. He'll join Arizona's 28-man active roster as a replacement for first baseman Tyler Locklear (elbow), who was placed on the 10-day IL.

Stewart (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday and could face live hitters this week, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Stewart has been sidelined since Aug. 12 while dealing with right shoulder inflammation, and he has now taken a significant step in his recovery. The right-hander is hopeful that one rehab outing would be enough, and he said Monday that he has felt good since his second cortisone shot in late August.

Thomas (foot) will see a specialist after experiencing pain while on his rehab assignment, SI.com reports.

Thomas was expected to make a start in center field at Double-A Akron on Sunday, but he was scratched due to right foot pain. He'll meet with a specialist at some point this week, at which time the team should have a better idea on when he could make his return from the 10-day injured list. At the very least, this latest mishap will presumably cost Thomas at least a few more days.

Vesia (oblique) expects to be activated from the 15-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Vesia hasn't appeared in a big-league game since Aug. 21 while on the mend from a right oblique strain, but all has gone well while on a rehab assignment. He should immediately slot back in as a high-leverage arm for the Dodgers upon his return from the shelf.