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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Kelly is scheduled to undergo surgery to reattach the ulnar nerve in his right elbow, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Kelly, who previously underwent an internal bracing procedure on the elbow in 2020, will avoid Tommy John surgery, but the right-hander still appears to be headed for an extended absence. A timetable for Kelly's return isn't clear yet, as Cora merely said Wednesday that the 28-year-old is out "for a while." The 28-year-old was transferred to the 60-day injured list over the weekend.

Munoz (shoulder) threw off the mound Tuesday at around 80 percent effort in advance of a rehab assignment, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Even while operating at less than full strength, Munoz was still able to hit 98 mph with his heater. The hope is that the right-hander can get in one or two rehab games before being activated off the injured list. Once back with the Mariners, Munoz should operate in high-leverage situations while seeing plenty of save chances for the rest of 2023.

Baltimore optioned Gillaspie to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Gillaspie was moved off the 26-man active roster to clear a spot for Kyle Bradish (toe), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday in Washington. In his eight appearances with the Orioles, Gillaspie posted a 7.20 ERA and 5:3 K:BB over five innings.

The Athletics placed May on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with anxiety-related issues, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

General manager David Forst confirmed in a statement that May's IL stay is related to his mental health. It's entirely unclear when May, who has a 12.00 ERA and 3.17 WHIP through eight appearances this season, will be back on the active roster. With May and Dany Jimenez (shoulder) both on the shelf, Zach Jackson looks like the best bet for saves out of the Oakland bullpen, though those opportunities are likely to be few and far between for the club, which takes a 3-15 record into Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

The Athletics transferred Jimenez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Mason Miller, who was summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas in advance of his first MLB start Wednesday versus the Cubs. Jimenez had been placed on the 15-day IL on Tuesday with the right shoulder strain, but his move to the 60-day IL now ensures that he'll be sidelined until at least the latter part of June. Trevor May was also placed on the 15-day IL on Wednesday while dealing with anxiety, likely leaving Zach Jackson as the top candidate to pick up any save opportunities the Athletics may face.

Garcia (biceps) remains unable to grip a baseball, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Garcia is dealing with a nerve issue in his left biceps and it doesn't appear he's any closer to starting a throwing program. He's already on the 60-day injured list.

The Mets optioned Reyes to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Reyes has appeared in five games since being called up and has posted a 7:2 K:BB in 6.1 scoreless innings. He now yields his roster spot to Tommy Hunter (back), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Graterol struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning against the Mets on Tuesday.

The Dodgers held a 5-0 lead when Graterol entered the contest, so he didn't get credited with a save. However, the news here is that manager Dave Roberts went to Evan Phillips -- who has appeared to be the team's closer of choice this season -- to face the bottom of New York's order in the eighth frame with Los Angeles up just three runs. Graterol appeared lined up to get his first save chance of the campaign, but the Dodgers scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to eliminate the opportunity. Still, the bullpen usage Tuesday was a reminder that the team hasn't committed to any one closer. While Phillips remains the favorite for save chances, Graterol may pick up multiple opportunities along the way as well.

Phillips earned a hold with a scoreless eighth inning against the Mets on Tuesday. He allowed one hit and no walks and didn't strike out any batters.

Phillips has gotten two of Los Angeles' three saves this season, with the only other save going to Andre Jackson in a three-inning outing. However, Phillips was brought in to face the bottom of the order with the Dodgers holding a 3-0 lead in the eighth Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brusdar Graterol got the ninth inning, and though the save chance disappeared by the time he took the mound, it appeared he would have pitched even if the team hadn't tacked on two runs in the bottom of the eighth. Phillips is still the most likely Dodger to pick up a save, but Tuesday's decisions were a reminder that the team hasn't committed to a full-time closer and that Graterol is in the mix for opportunities as well.

May (2-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning.

Tasked with preserving a scoreless tie when he entered in the eighth inning, May worked himself into immediate trouble by issuing a leadoff walk to Seiya Suzuki and surrendering a double to Patrick Wisdom. A Cody Bellinger run-scoring single and Yan Gomes RBI groundout followed and were enough to chase May, who's now been charged with a loss in two of his last three appearances and has given up seven earned runs over the three innings covering his last five trips to the mound overall.