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Triple-A Buffalo reinstated De Leon (shoulder) from its 7-day injured list Sunday.

De Leon, who had been sidelined since spring training while recovering from the right shoulder injury, pitched out of the bullpen Sunday for Buffalo, covering 0.2 innings while allowing two unearned runs on one hit. The 30-year-old righty has seen spot action in the big leagues in five of the past six seasons, but his extended absence coupled with his lack of a 40-man roster spot means De Leon is unlikely to get the call to Toronto in September.

Winder (shoulder) will be activated from the 7-day injured list to start Tuesday's game at Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

According to Park, Winder is scheduled to fire three innings in what will be his first live action since July 12. He also notes that if Winder does return to the big leagues down the stretch, he'll likely do so in an extended relief role, as there won't be enough time to stretch him back out to handle the workload of a starter.

Reyes was returned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Reyes joined the Angels' bullpen as a replacement player in Toronto this weekend and allowed a run on three hits and three walks in two innings over two relief appearances against the Blue Jays. However, he'll head back to Triple-A as part of a move after Aaron Loup and Ryan Tepera were activated Monday.

Loup (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list Monday.

Loup sat out the Angels' three-game series in Toronto over the weekend due to his vaccination status, but he'll rejoin the bullpen ahead of Monday's series opener against the Yankees. Over nine appearances since the start of August, he's given up six runs (two earned) while striking out four in 10.1 innings.

Moran was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Moran was sent to the minors in early August but will rejoin the major-league bullpen after Devin Smeltzer was optioned to Triple-A on Monday. Moran has posted a 1.93 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 23.1 innings over 20 major-league relief appearances this year.

Smeltzer was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Smeltzer was called up by the Twins last week and allowed three hits and two walks while striking out two in 4.2 scoreless innings over two relief appearances with the major-league club. However, he'll head back to St. Paul after Jovani Moran was recalled Monday.

Pearson (lat) will throw live batting practice Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Pearson has been throwing bullpens over the last two weeks, and he'll take another step in his recovery process this week by facing live hitters. If he feels good following Wednesday's throwing session, general manager Ross Atkins hopes that Pearson will be able to begin a rehab assignment shortly after.

The Yankees reinstated Holmes (back) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

As expected, Holmes is ready to rejoin the Yankees for the start of a six-game week following a minimum-length stay on the shelf while he contended with a left lower back spasm. With 17 saves to go with a 2.39 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 49 appearances this season, Holmes has been one of baseball's top late-inning relievers on the whole, but he was on shaky ground as the Yankees' closer prior to getting shut down with the injury, as he blew his last three save chances while yielding runs in four of his most recent five appearances. Though the Yankees might prefer to ease Holmes back into action coming off the injury, the team could immediately reinstall him as closer with Aroldis Chapman (leg) recently joining Scott Effross (shoulder) on the shelf. Lou Trivino now looks like the top threat to poach saves from Holmes, though it's possible manager Aaron Boone opts for a closer committee in the short term until one reliever emerges as the most-trusted option.

Bowlan was named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week on Monday.

Bowlan threw five scoreless innings for Double-A Northwest Arkansas versus Springfield on Sunday. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out two. Bowlan's made six starts at the Double-A level since returning from Tommy John surgery, though he's struggled to a 6.48 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB over 25 innings. Sunday's outing matched his longest of the season at any level, and it may signal he's feeling more comfortable on the mound after the lengthy rehab process.

The Yankees plan to reinstate Holmes (back) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

New York already optioned Luke Bard to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Holmes, who will return to action after missing the minimum 15 days. Though the Yankees might prefer to ease Holmes back into the mix in a lower-leverage spot, the team may have to turn to him for closing duties right away after Aroldis Chapman (leg) recently joined Scott Effross (shoulder) on the IL. Along with Holmes, Lou Trivino is another candidate to pick up saves if manager Aaron Boone opts to take a committee approach at closer.