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Pomeranz (lat) could throw a light bullpen session Wednesday or Thursday, 97.3 The Fan reports.

The left-handed pitcher played catch on the field Monday, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and appears likely to get back on the mound within the next two days. Though the organization has yet to provide an expected return date for Pomeranz, it's not out of the question that he could rejoin the club soon after the team's Thursday off day.

Reyes walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Pirates.

The 26-year-old continues to roll as the Cards' closer. Reyes has yet to blow a save this season and has only been scored upon once in 20 appearances, leading to a 0.41 ERA accompanied by a 28:20 K:BB through 22 innings. That walk rate is a concern, but he's been almost unhittable so far this year.

Kimbrel pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save Tuesday against the Nationals.

One of the two batters Kimbrel struck out reached base when the pitch got away from the catcher, but the closer was otherwise perfect in his inning of work. It was a nice bounce-back effort after Kimbrel blew his second save of the season in his last appearance Saturday. The veteran reliever now has eight saves in 10 chances to go along with a strong 1.08 ERA.

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.