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Sims (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list in late July, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The right-hander was expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks after landing on the injured list with an elbow sprain June 24, and it appears he'll be out through the end of that initial timeline and perhaps a bit longer. It's unclear if Sims has resumed throwing since landing on the shelf.

Antone (forearm) recently received a platelet-rich plasma injection and is expected to return from the injured list near the end of July, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander had an MRI on his forearm come back clean last weekend, and he's now received a PRP injection to aid his recovery. It's unclear when Antone is expected to resume throwing, and when he does it should provide a better idea how realistic a return in late July would be.

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

The right-hander was sent to Triple-A on June 23 and will rejoin the Mets on Sunday with Sean Reid-Foley (elbow) landing on the injured list. Diaz has given up three earned runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and four walks across 6.1 innings this season.

Curtiss was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with neck stiffness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Curtiss last pitched one-third of an inning June 30 and has now landed on the injury list with the neck issue. Jordan Holloway was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

Rogers allowed a hit and struck out one in one inning to earn a hold in Saturday's 6-5 win over Arizona.

The right-hander appears to have shifted back into a setup role, as he has accrued four holds and one save in his eight outings following a blown save June 9. Rogers hasn't allowed a run since that misstep, giving up only five hits while striking out eight in eight innings. Manager Gabe Kapler has alternated between Rogers and Jake McGee as the closer for stretches this season, as both have pitched well late in games. For the year, Rogers has a 1.36 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB while piling up nine saves and 14 holds in 39.2 innings.

Thompson was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The 23-year-old was added to the big-league roster June 20 and appeared in four games during his first taste of the majors. Thompson will head back to Triple-A after giving up a run on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk over three frames.

Mears was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

The 24-year-old had a five-day stint in the majors in late May but didn't make his season debut during his time with the team. Mears has struggled at Triple-A this season with a 6.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB over 16 innings.

Finnegan (hamstring) threw a simulated game Sunday morning, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Given the righty's fairly brief absence, it's possible the simulated game may deem a rehab assignment unnecessary, in which case Finnegan would be no more than a couple days from returning. There's been no indication from the Nationals, however, of whether he'll head to Triple-A Rochester for some additional work.

Cleavinger will start Sunday's game against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The left-hander will be the first pitcher for Los Angeles on Sunday as manager Dave Roberts employs a bullpen game in place of Trevor Bauer (administrative leave). Cleavinger hasn't pitched more than two frames in an appearance this season, so he's unlikely to offer much length beyond that in the series finale at Washington.

Treinen pitched a perfect inning during which he struck out one to earn the hold against Washington on Saturday.

Treinen has consistently and effectively served as a bridge to closer Kenley Jansen this season, as he is tied with teammate Victor Gonzalez for third in the league with 16 holds. The right-hander had no problem handling the Nationals while pitching with a one-run, eighth-inning lead Saturday, setting down the side in order on 16 pitches. Treinen holds a 3.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 38:10 K:BB across 32.2 innings this season.