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Kimbrel completed a bullpen session Monday and could begin throwing live batting practice by the end of the week, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Kimbrel is at the Cubs' spring training facility in Arizona as he progresses toward a return to major-league action after an extended offseason. The 31-year-old could seemingly head to Triple-A Iowa for some tune-up innings next week if all goes well during live batting practice.

Wilson (elbow) had two strikeouts in a scoreless inning during his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Wilson has been on the injured list with left elbow soreness for a month but appears to be nearing his return to the Mets. The 31-year-old will likely require an additional rehab outing or two but may be able to return to the majors in the near future.

Yamamoto will be called up from Double-A Jacksonville to start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Yamamoto will make his major-league debut Wednesday with Jose Urena heading to the injured list with an lower-back tightness. The 23-year-old was optioned to the minors after failing to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training, and went on to post a 3.58 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 64:25 K:BB over 12 starts with Double-A Jacksonville.

Alexander was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to left forearm inflammation, retroactive to June 8, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Alexander hasn't pitched since June 5, which is likely around the time his forearm issue cropped up. He'll head to the shelf for at least the next week, though a timetable for his return has yet to be revealed. Caleb Ferguson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Ferguson has been called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Dodgers placed Scott Alexander on the 10-day injured list with forearm inflammation Tuesday, so Ferguson has been called back up to the big club in a corresponding move. He's thrown 16.2 big-league innings this season, giving up 11 earned runs and posting a 16:11 K:BB.

Minter was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Minter was sent down to the minor leagues just over a month ago after posting a disastrous 9.82 ERA with 16 punchouts over 11 innings, but he'll get another shot out of the bullpen after impressing at Triple-A. Kevin Gausman (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Lamet (elbow) tossed four scoreless innings in his third rehab start Monday with High-A Lake Elsinore. He scattered three hits and a walk and struck out five.

Lamet pushed his pitch count up to 56 and threw 36 strikes. With Monday's outing representing his best statistical showing to date since he began the rehab assignment in late May, Lamet looks ready to move up to Triple-A El Paso for his next outing. Assuming Lamet's surgically repaired elbow continues to respond well as he ups his workload, he could be a candidate to join the San Diego rotation as soon as late June.

Kinley was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Kinley made two relief appearances after being recalled Friday, allowing one run while walking four and punching out one over 1.2 innings of work. Elieser Hernandez will take Kinley's spot on the 25-man roster.

Hernandez has been recalled from Triple-A New Orleans and will start Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

As anticipated, the Marlins have promoted Hernandez to take the place of Caleb Smith (hip). If Hernandez throws the ball well and Smith is required to miss another start while on the mend, it's possible that Hernandez could remain with the big club for another turn through the rotation.

Castillo (forearm) allowed two runs on two hits while recording one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning Monday as he took the loss in a rehab appearance for High-A Lake Elsinore.

The 23-year-old's second rehab appearance of the season was less than ideal from a production standpoint, but it's promising to see him back on the mound. His first appearance went much more smoothly, as he allowed no hits and recorded two strikeouts in one inning pitched. Castillo likely has several weeks until he returns to the Padres, but he's on the right track.