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Manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that Tate (forearm) is nearing a return from the 10-day injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. "A couple days ago [Tate] threw an inning-plus down [at the Orioles' alternate training site in Bowie]," Hyde said. "So he's getting close."

Tate was placed on the injured list July 22, shortly after he was struck in the right forearm by a comebacker during an intrasquad game. Now that he's progressed to the point of facing hitters, Tate has seemingly moved past the injury, and he could be activated the next time the Orioles require a fresh arm in the bullpen.

Fulmer allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Indians. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Fulmer was able to work around a Francisco Lindor double to toss a scoreless first inning but allowed a homer to Franmil Reyes to lead off the second. The righty was bit by the long ball again an inning later when Lindor followed a Jose Ramirez walk with a two-run shot to give Cleveland a 3-0 lead. It marked yet another short start for Fulmer (58 pitches), who continues to be used cautiously in his return from Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old is slated to face the Indians again Friday.

The Tigers are expected to activate Farmer (groin) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday or Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said Sunday that Farmer has bounced back well since being placed on the IL on Aug. 10 with a strained left groin, so the reliever looks like he'll be in line for a minimum stay on the shelf. Before getting shut down with the injury, Farmer had served as one of the top setup men for closer Joe Jimenez. Farmer has allowed two runs over 6.2 innings while collecting a win and four holds.

Covey was optioned to Boston's alternate training site Sunday.

Covey has made four relief appearances for the Red Sox this season but hasn't exactly impressed, allowing five runs in 6.1 innings. He'll make way on the roster for Chris Mazza, who starts against the Yankees on Sunday.

Chapman (illness) will return from the injured list Monday, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

Chapman missed much of camp due to COVID-19, but he's been throwing bullpens for about two weeks and is now ready to go. He'll presumably reclaim his closing role immediately upon his return, though there's a chance Zach Britton still earns another save or two early on if Chapman isn't ready to throw on back-to-back days right away.

The Royals placed Junis (back) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Junis hasn't progressed as well as the Royals had hoped after he experienced back spasms Saturday, resulting in a scratch ahead of his scheduled turn as a primary pitcher against the Twins in the first game of a doubleheader. Kansas City opted for a bullpen game instead, making it unclear whom might replace Junis in the rotation when a new fifth starter is next required Wednesday against the Reds.

The Rangers placed Martin on the 10-day injured list Sunday with left rotator-cuff inflammation, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Martin has been a key piece in the Rangers' bridge to the ninth inning, giving up one run over five appearances while notching two holds. Assuming that Martin moves past his battle with shoulder inflammation quickly and is able to resume a throwing program within the next few days, he could be ready to return from the IL when first eligible Aug. 23.

Adams (knee) is throwing regularly at the Mariners' spring training facility in Peoria, Arizona, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The right-handed reliever is working out in Peoria instead of the team's alternate training site in Tacoma so as not to count against the 60-man player pool. Adams' recovery from October knee surgery could be nearing its end, considering it's been reported he's been close to activation in recent weeks. However, he'll likely need to transition to Tacoma and face live hitters before he's deemed ready to jump into game action.

Graveman (neck) has decided to pursue rehabilitative options instead of surgery for the time being, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The veteran right-hander has been on the injured list since Aug. 4, two days after his second start of the season. Graveman has a previous history with neck issues and remains sidelined with his current problem for the foreseeable future, but he's still holding out hope of returning at some point during the current campaign.

Hernandez allowed one run on two hits over 1.2 innings to pick up a hold in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.

Hernandez entered with two on and one out in the seventh and induced a double-play grounder to sidestep danger. He relaxed in the eighth after the Rangers plated three insurance runs. The right-handed setup man has been a nice find for the Rangers, who have worked around injuries to important bullpen pieces. Hernandez has a 2.13 ERA (1.94 FIP) while striking out 15 over 12.2 innings.