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Graterol (forearm) completed a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and is scheduled for another session Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Assuming all goes well Friday, the right-hander will throw another bullpen session next Tuesday before embarking on a rehab assignment. Graterol seems on track for a return from the injured list at the end of May or first week of June.

Vesia was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The 25-year-old was optioned to Triple-A on Monday, but it was a short absence with Garrett Cleavinger (forearm) landing on the injured list. Vesia has given up five runs (three earned) with a 7:5 K:BB through four innings this season.

Cleavinger was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left forearm inflammation, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The 27-year-old last pitched Saturday against the Marlins and covered two-thirds of an inning without allowing a run. It's unclear how long Cleavinger is expected to be sidelined.

Megill (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Megill hit the injured list with a strained forearm in late April. He doesn't have a clear timeline and may not return to the big-league roster once healthy, as he's only made two career MLB appearances, tossing two scoreless innings with two hits, a walk and two strikeouts prior to his injury.

Hicks received an injection in his elbow last week and is expected to rest for a month before beginning to build his arm strength back up, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Hicks won't be returning any time soon, as he landed on the 60-day injured list Friday, knocking him out until at least early July. Whether or not he's on track to return when first eligible is not yet clear.

Martin was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and will start against the Dodgers.

Martin made five starts for the Astros in 2019, struggling to a 5.59 ERA before being shut down for Tommy John surgery. He was a fairly highly rated prospect prior to the injury, good enough to headline a trade for Zack Greinke even after undergoing the procedure, but he'll face a tough test against the defending champions in his first start for his new team.

Ponce de Leon (shoulder) returned from the injured list Tuesday.

Ponce de Leon struggled to an 8.71 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in two starts in three relief appearances before being sidelined with shoulder inflammation in late April. He'll likely fill a lower-leverage relief role for now. Junior Fernandez was optioned in a corresponding move.

Milner was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Milner spent three days on the big-league roster, allowing one run in a two-inning relief appearance. The move clears space on the roster for Christian Yelich (back) to return from the injured list.

Hildenberger was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Hildenberger allowed four earned runs in 2.1 innings of work for the Mets before getting designated for assignment Saturday. He'll serve as organizational depth for the Giants for now.

Romero was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday and will undergo Tommy John surgery, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Romero struggled to a 7.00 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in nine innings of work before hitting the injured list in early May with what was originally referred to as a left elbow sprain. As it turns out, the injury is a very serious one, and he'll now miss not only the remainder of the season but likely the majority of next year as well.