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The Athletics reinstated Martinez (elbow) off the 15-day injured list Monday.

Martinez ended up missing three weeks with a right elbow strain. The right-hander has struggled to a 6.75 ERA over 17.1 innings while working out of the bullpen, and he'll likely be a middle-innings option for Oakland while he's with the roster. Zach Neal was sent back to Triple-A in a corresponding transaction.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Pop (hamstring) is continuing to move through his throwing program, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

According to MLB.com, Pop was cleared to resume playing catch last Tuesday, just five days after suffering the right hamstring strain that forced him to the 15-day injured list. While it's unclear whether Pop has reached the point in his throwing program where he's facing hitters, the 26-year-old right-hander doesn't look as though he's in danger of being sidelined much longer than the minimum 15 days. He may require a brief rehab assignment prior to being activated, however.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said White (elbow) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

After opening the season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, White was cleared to begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin on April 26. He made one appearance for the affiliate before moving up to Buffalo, with whom he covered three innings and gave up four runs on four hits and four walks in his most recent outing Friday. White's upcoming appearance Wednesday will be the fifth overall of his rehab assignment, and since the Blue Jays don't have a spot in the big-league rotation available for him at the moment, it wouldn't be surprising if he stuck around in Buffalo until his 30-day rehab window comes to a close May 26.

The Rockies placed Mears on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Mears had given up two runs over six relief innings after being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in late April. He'll be eligible for activation later this month.

The Brewers recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

Megill was acquired via trade from the Twins at the end of April and is now set to make his debut with his new club. The 29-year-old has spent all of this season at the Triple-A level, holding a 9.95 ERA over 10 relief appearances.

The Rangers selected Bradford's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Bradford will start Monday against Atlanta in his MLB debut after posting a 0.91 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 39.2 innings with Round Rock this season. The left-hander is worth keeping an eye on, but he'll be a risky streaming option against a strong Atlanta offense.

The Rangers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Rodriguez allowed two runs in two relief innings during his brief time up in the majors. He'll head back to the minors to make room for lefty Cody Bradford, who was called up from Triple-A to make a start Monday versus Atlanta.

General manager Ross Atkins said Monday that Green (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Atkins noted that Green that he "could be facing hitters and be in games" at some point next month. Green underwent Tommy John surgery on June 1, 2022 and will require a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 60-day injured list, but he should have a chance at being ready to make his Blue Jays debut shortly after the All-Star break.

The Red Sox reinstated Rodriguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Rodriguez is ready to make his 2023 MLB debut after spending the first six weeks of the season recovering from a right oblique strain suffered in spring training. The veteran southpaw was sharp over his five-appearance rehab assignment between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, striking out nine and walking just one batter while allowing an earned run across five innings. He'll likely be a factor in the mid-to-late innings for Boston and could have some intrigue in AL-only leagues that count holds as a category.

Atlanta claimed Rodriguez off waivers from Minnesota on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Though the Twins optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, the organization seemingly moved him off the 40-man roster at some point thereafter, which made him eligible to be claimed off waivers. Rodriguez will now move on to an Atlanta organization that has had its rotation depth hit hard by the injuries this season, and the 30-year-old right-hander may not have to wait long for a promotion to the big club when a spot starter or long reliever is needed. Prior to his brief stint in the majors with the Twins, Rodriguez accrued a 4.66 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB over 19.1 innings at St. Paul.