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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested Sunday that Treinen (shoulder) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list Sept. 2, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Though Treinen didn't make his third rehab appearance at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday like the Dodgers had planned, Roberts suggested it wasn't the result of any physical setback. Treinen will take the next two weeks to get ramped up in the minors before rejoining the big club for the final month of the season. The 34-year-old right-hander will likely settle into a setup role in front of closer Craig Kimbrel.

Junis was removed from Sunday's game against the Rockies in the bottom of the seventh inning after taking a line drive off his left hand, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Junis started Sunday's matchup and allowed three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six in 6.2 innings. Although he threw the ball to first base after being hit on his glove hand, he appeared to be in considerable pain and was immediately removed from the game. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, so his status for his next turn through the rotation remains to be seen.

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said prior to Sunday's game against the Padres that Abbott has been moved to the bullpen, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Abbott will cede his spot in the Nationals' five-man rotation to Erick Fedde (shoulder), who is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday in Seattle. Over his four starts for Washington this month, Abbott went 0-2 with a 5.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 18.2 innings.

The Diamondbacks optioned Uceta to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Uceta was sent out to Triple-A in order for the Diamondbacks to add a fresh arm -- Luis Frias, who was recalled from Reno -- to the bullpen ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Cardinals after five relievers were needed to record the final 11 outs of Saturday's 16-7 loss. One of those relievers was Uceta, who was lit up for four earned runs on three hits and one walk during his one inning out of the bullpen.

The Diamondbacks recalled Frias from Triple-A Reno ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Frias will give Arizona some much-needed length out of the bullpen in the series finale after five relievers were needed to cover the final 3.2 innings of Saturday's 16-7 loss to St. Louis. One of those relievers, Edwin Uceta, was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Frias, who is expected to work in a low-leverage role for the duration of his stay in Arizona.

Colome (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Colome, who is recovering from tennis elbow, will throw between 10 and 15 pitches in his first mound activity since landing on the injured list. He'll continue to ramp up and can be activated as early as Aug. 28.

Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Ramirez was recalled by the Pirates Aug. 3 and struggled to a 6.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB across six appearances with the team since. Cam Vieaux was recalled in the corresponding move.

Robertson will not be the sole closer even after Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) was placed on the injured list Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Manager Rob Thomson told reporters that he would continue to mix and match the closer role and named Connor Brogdon, Brad Hand, Jose Alvarado and Andrew Bellatti as pitchers who could potentially see save opportunities. Robertson may get the first chance, as he recorded a two-inning save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets. He's seemingly earned the opportunity, as he has turned in seven scoreless appearances -- spanning eight innings -- since joining the Phillies at the trade deadline.

Dominguez was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right triceps tendinitis, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Dominguez was unavailable Saturday after experiencing discomfort playing catch earlier in the day. He'll now formally be placed on the IL, but the Phillies are hopeful he'll be ready to return in the minimum amount of time if his upcoming MRI comes back clean, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In the meantime, David Robertson profiles as the best bet for saves out of the bullpen, though it's possible interim manager Rob Thomson opts for a closing committee. Prior to going down with the injury, Dominguez had maintained a 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 54:14 K:BB to go with nine saves across 44 frames on the season.

Kahnle (forearm) threw a simulated game Saturday and is getting close to going on a rehab assignment, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports.

Kahnle has gradually been working his arm back into shape since he began throwing in late June. He touched 97 mph during Saturday's sim game and has progressed to the point that he's about ready to begin throwing in minor-league contests. If all goes well moving forward, Kahnle could join the Dodgers' bullpen sometime in September.