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Reyes (elbow) has posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.51 WHIP while striking out 33 and gathering four saves across 25.1 innings in 25 relief appearances for Triple-A Salt Lake this season.

Though Reyes underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-March 2021, he made a remarkably quick recovery from the procedure, as he was included on Salt Lake's Opening Day roster. Considering the offense-friendly environment he's been pitching in in the Pacific Coast League, Reyes has acquitted himself well, but a promotion to the Angels doesn't appear to be imminent for the 29-year-old.

Pruitt allowed a run on two hits and struck out six over 4.1 innings during Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners.

Pruitt took over in the second inning after Frankie Montas (shoulder) exited the game early. This was Pruitt's longest outing of the season, and his third of three or more innings in 12 appearances overall. The right-hander has a 4.42 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 13:1 K:BB through 18.1 innings. It seems unlikely for the 32-year-old to be an option as a spot starter if Montas has to miss time -- Pruitt saw some starts in the minors in 2021 but hasn't regularly worked in that role since 2016.

Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to secure the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

Sewald had no trouble protecting a one-run lead, retiring Vimael Machin, Sean Murphy and Stephen Vogt on a combined 13 pitches. This was Sewald's fifth straight appearance with a save, which has pushed him to the head of the Mariners' closer committee. He's allowed four runs in 13 innings since the start of June and owns a 2.73 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 29.2 innings while adding nine saves, four holds and two blown saves this season.

Kay (undisclosed) returned from Triple-A Buffalo's 7-day injured list Thursday and struck out none over 1.2 innings while allowing two runs on two hits and three walks.

Kay was back in action for the Triple-A club for the first time in more than two months after he was sidelined with an unspecified injury. The 27-year-old lefty remains on Toronto's 40-man roster, but he looks to be a long way away from receiving consideration for a spot in the big-league rotation.

Pardinho (elbow) struck out three over two scoreless innings Wednesday in his season debut for Single-A Dunedin.

Pardinho was sidelined for the first two months of the season with a right elbow injury before he was cleared to join the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate for a pair of rehab outings. He showed enough in the two FCL outings to rejoin the Dunedin rotation, but he's still expected to have his workload monitored carefully throughout his age-21 campaign.

Pressly earned the win during Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Angels, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.

Pressly pitched the top of the ninth in a 2-2 tie and retired all three Angels via strikeout, then became the victor when Houston walked it off in the bottom of the inning. The 33-year-old has spun four straight perfect appearances with eight total strikeouts in four innings following a disastrous outing against the Yankees on June 23. He's converted 14 of his 15 save chances since May 7.

The Tigers transferred Cisnero's (shoulder/Achilles) rehab assignment from Single-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

After a three-week shutdown from his rehab assignment due to swelling in his Achilles tendon, Cisnero resumed game action for the Single-A club Thursday. Though Cisnero was roughed up for four runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks while recording only two outs, the Tigers determined he was ready for a stiffer level of competition in his rehab program. Cisnero has resided on the Tigers' 60-day injured list all season with a strained right shoulder and will need to complete several more appearances at Toledo before being activated.

The Guardians designated Ramirez for assignment Sunday.

He was removed from the 40-man roster to open up a spot for outfielder Oscar Mercado, whom the Guardians claimed off waivers from the Phillies. Before he was sent down to Triple-A Columbus on June 25, Ramirez made one two-inning appearance out of the Cleveland bullpen and gave up one earned run on three hits and a walk.

Beeks will serve as the opener for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Beeks has served as an opener in three of his last four appearances, and he'll begin the game on the mound during Monday's series opener in Boston. Over his last four outings, he's posted a 7.36 ERA and 1.36 WHIP while striking out nine in 7.1 innings.

Tate gave up a run on two hits in two-thirds of an inning during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.

Tate has given up four runs in his last eight appearances, and he's logged a 2.92 ERA in 12.1 innings across 11 outings since the start of June. He's also picked up five of his 11 holds this year in that span, so the somewhat unsteady pitching isn't costing him his high-leverage opportunities. The right-hander owns a 2.17 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB through 37.1 innings overall, and he could see more save chances if Jorge Lopez's recent struggles continue much longer.