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Fleming (2-1) got the win Tuesday after pitching 3.1 innings out of the bullpen, surrendering three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two in the victory over the Cubs.

Fleming followed Matt Wisler, who opened the game Tuesday. All of the damage against Fleming was done in the bottom of the fourth frame as he gave up an RBI double to Frank Schwindel before Patrick Wisdom scored him on a long ball, narrowing the Rays' lead to 4-3. Fleming produced a 5.09 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 104.1 innings in 2021 and he's put together a 5.40 ERA and and 1.60 WHIP over 10 frames to start 2022.

Diplan was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Diplan had his contract selected by Baltimore on Sunday and will return to the minors after allowing an unearned run on two hits over one-third of an inning during his lone appearance. The 25-year-old will be in the mix to be recalled when the Orioles require bullpen depth throughout the season.

Rosenberg was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Rosenberg made his big-league debut Monday against the Astros, allowing a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in one inning of work. He'll return to the minors for now, with Andrew Wantz taking his spot in the bullpen.

Merryweather is dealing with right knee discomfort but has been cleared to continue pitching, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Merryweather has picked up a pair of losses while giving up four earned runs in 4.2 innings so far this season. It's possible his knee is partly to blame for that performance. He'll continue pitching through it while wearing a brace.

Wantz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Wantz missed out on a spot on the Angels' Opening Day roster but will join the team ahead of Tuesday's game against the Astros. The 26-year-old received his first taste of big-league action in 2021 and had a 4.94 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 27.1 innings.

Chafin (groin) will make a rehab appearance for Low-A Lakeland on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Chafin missed the start of the season with a groin strain, but he's making progress and closing in on a return. If his outing Thursday goes well, he'll move up to Triple-A Toledo for two more rehab appearances. That puts his potential return date sometime in the middle of next week.

Jimenez fired a scoreless ninth inning in a win over the Orioles on Monday, allowing two hits and a walk while recording two strikeouts in a non-save situation.

The right-hander created some trouble for himself before escaping it, leading to a 24-pitch workload. Jimenez could be the preferred option for any save opportunities that may present themselves while Lou Trivino (undisclosed) remains on the COVID-19 injured list, but given he worked a particularly long inning Monday, Jimenez may be unavailable if such a scenario unfolded Tuesday.

Rosenberg completed an inning in relief against Houston on Monday, allowing a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two.

The southpaw had his contract selected earlier in the day and was brought in to make his big-league debut with the Astros up by four runs in the eighth inning. Rosenberg struck out the first batter he faced before allowing the next three hitters to reach base on a walk and two singles. The outing wasn't entirely bad for the reliever, as he notched four swings-and-misses and struck out two. Rosenberg figures to be used primarily in low-leverage spots while he remains up with the big club.

Hall, who has not pitched in a game this season, was transferred from Double-A Bowie to the development list April 8.

Hall's electric stuff is unquestioned, but his strike throwing and durability issues have led to some projecting a future home in the bullpen. Perhaps he is working on his command/control in extended spring training before heading out to a full-season league, as he only threw 31.2 innings in 2021 and will have to have his workload managed this season anyway.

Krehbiel (1-1) allowed three unearned runs on a hit and a walk while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Athletics.

Krehbiel got the two strikeouts quickly, but a single, an error and a walk forced manager Brandon Hyde to turn to Marcos Diplan, who allowed three more runs to score before escaping the jam. The good news for Krehbiel is that all three runs on his line were unearned, keeping his ERA perfect through 5.2 innings this season. He's added a 5:2 K:BB with four hits allowed. He'll likely remain in the middle innings for now, but the early returns this season have been encouraging for the 29-year-old right-hander.