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Nance (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Nance had been limited to throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session last week, so he appears to be taking an incremental step forward as he works his way back from a sore right shoulder. The 32-year-old will likely handle a low-leverage role out of the Miami bullpen once activated from the 15-day injured list.

The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Assad was needed for three innings in relief Sunday, so he wasn't going to be available for a few days. He will get stretched back out as a starter with Iowa.

Iglesias (shoulder) said Monday that he has yet to resume throwing off a mound, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Iglesias has thrown on flat ground three times, including on consecutive days, and feels good. However, a timetable for him to throw a bullpen session hasn't yet been established, further pushing back his potential return date from the 15-day injured list. Iglesias is working his way back from low-grade right shoulder inflammation, which he developed just before Opening Day. A.J. Minter has been serving as the team's primary closer with Iglesias out.

The Marlins recalled Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Soriano, who was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster over the winter, will join the MLB club for the first time in his young career, replacing the injured JT Chargois (oblique) in the bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander could be available as a multi-inning option after compiling a 2.72 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 85:40 K:BB across 76 frames between Jacksonville and Double-A Pensacola in 2022.

The Marlins placed Chargois on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right oblique strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Chargois made it just three pitches into his appearance out of the bullpen in Sunday's win over the Mets before departing with a previously undisclosed injury. The Marlins have now provided an updated diagnosis for Chargois, who will now be on the shelf for at least the next two and a half weeks while he recovers from the side strain. Miami summoned George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville to replace Chargois on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen.

Brebbia (1-0) struck out the only batter he faced to earn the win Sunday versus the Royals.

Brebbia got the last out in the top of the eighth inning, and the Giants rallied ahead in the home half of the frame. Through 3.2 innings on the year, Brebbia has allowed three hits and one run, which came March 30 in his season debut. He's recorded six strikeouts and no walks with one hold. The right-hander isn't in contention for save chances with Camilo Doval, Taylor Rogers and Tyler Rogers around, but Brebbia could have some appeal if he can pick up holds in a fireman role.

Jacob is out with a right shoulder injury, Sam Dykstra of MLB.com reports.

A 24-year-old righty reliever, Jacob had a 2.68 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 57 innings across stops in the three highest levels of the minors last year. If he is able to get healthy, he would probably be assigned to Double-A or Triple-A.

Dominguez (0-1) blew the save and took the loss Sunday against the Reds. He allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over one inning.

Dominguez was called upon for his first save opportunity of the season Sunday with the Phillies holding a one-run lead, but he gave up a pair of walks, a single and a double with one out in the ninth inning to lose the lead. While the right-hander had tossed three scoreless innings in his last three appearances, he's given up at least three runs in two of his first five outings in 2023. The Phillies haven't had many save chances early in the season, but Craig Kimbrel, Gregory Soto and Jose Alvarado could see some ninth-inning work given Dominguez's struggles.

Gibaut struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save during Sunday's 6-4 win over the Phillies.

Gibaut has earned two holds early in 2023, but he was charged with a blown save during Saturday's appearance against the Phillies. However, he got a save chance during Sunday's series finale since the Reds mounted a late-game comeback. Alexis Diaz still figures to be the favorite for ninth-inning work in Cincinnati, but he gave up three earned runs Saturday against Philadelphia. However, Gibaut's recent usage suggests that he has some trust in high-leverage situations.

Rogers threw a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Royals on Sunday.

Rogers needed just six pitches to quickly work through the ninth inning and finish off the 3-1 win. It was his first save chance of the season, and he's now worked four shutout frames with one strikeout and no walks to begin his 2023 campaign. Camilo Doval did not appear in the game and was likely unavailable after pitching Friday and Saturday.