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Chavez (shin) said Friday that he hopes to throw a bullpen session next week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Chavez's time on the shelf will extend beyond a month, but if he stays on schedule from here, he could return to the Atlanta bullpen in about two weeks. The veteran right-hander was pitching brilliantly before suffering a shin contusion on a comebacker (1.55 ERA, 1.03 WHIP). Chavez will pitch important innings for the team down the stretch, but there probably won't be many leftover saves available behind the likes of Raisel Iglesias, Kirby Yates and A.J. Minter (shoulder).

Lovelady was placed on the 15-day injured list with an undisclosed injury Friday.

He was just reinstated less than two weeks ago after missing time with an elbow strain, so his arm likely started barking again. Freddy Tarnok was recalled from Triple-A to take Lovelady's place on the active roster.

Barnes will undergo surgery on his left hip July 25, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

According to McPherson, Barnes won't be cleared for running and throwing until three months following his surgery, which effectively means that his season is over. A move to the 60-day injured list seems inevitable should the Marlins need to open a spot on the 40-man roster at some point, and he'll finish the 2023 campaign with a 5.48 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 21.1 innings. Given that Miami holds a $9 million club option on the right-hander for 2024 with a $2.75 million buyout, it's possible he's pitched his last game for the club.

Moore (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday.

As expected, Moore will resume his reliever role for the outset of the second half after missing seven weeks with an oblique injury. He has a 1.44 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 25 innings.

Rolison (undisclosed) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Rolison has been on the injured list in Triple-A since June 4 and now finds himself on the 60-day IL for the second time this season. The move will keep him out of action in the minors through the beginning of August and opens a 40-man spot for Tommy Doyle, who was selected from Albuquerque on Friday.

Bachman was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation.

Bachman had given up five earned runs while allowing 11 hits and three walks over his last five innings (four appearances). Matt Moore was reinstated in a corresponding move.

Criswell will be recalled from Triple-A Durham to serve as the starter or bulk reliever in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With Friday's game getting postponed and the Rays not having any off days until July 24, they'll need to patch something together as part of Saturday's doubleheader. Criswell has a 5.14 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 21 innings across six MLB appearances this season.

The Rockies selected Doyle's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Doyle has been outstanding this season in Triple-A, especially considering his hitter-friendly home ballpark -- he's put up a 1.01 ERA and 1.03 WHIP while striking out 29 batters through 26.2 innings. The 27-year-old righty will bolster Colorado's bullpen and likely serve in middle relief.

Miller (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

This move enables the Dodgers to add Jake Marisnick to the 40-man roster. Miller is out indefinitely with an unspecified neck issue and wasn't close to rejoining the bullpen, so this likely doesn't affect his timeline for a return.

Tate was shut down from throwing Friday after receiving a second opinion on his forearm, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Tate has been on the shelf all season with a right forearm strain, and his time on the injured list doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. The 29-year-old righty has already embarked on two separate rehab assignments this season, and there's no telling when he'll begin his third.