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Iglesias (shoulder) said Monday that he has yet to resume throwing off a mound, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Iglesias has thrown on flat ground three times, including on consecutive days, and feels good. However, a timetable for him to throw a bullpen session hasn't yet been established, further pushing back his potential return date from the 15-day injured list. Iglesias is working his way back from low-grade right shoulder inflammation, which he developed just before Opening Day. A.J. Minter has been serving as the team's primary closer with Iglesias out.

The Rangers diagnosed Howard with a right lat strain and transferred him from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of catcher Sandy Leon. Howard was first injured back in early March and now isn't eligible to return until late May.

The Marlins recalled Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Soriano, who was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster over the winter, will join the MLB club for the first time in his young career, replacing the injured JT Chargois (oblique) in the bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander could be available as a multi-inning option after compiling a 2.72 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 85:40 K:BB across 76 frames between Jacksonville and Double-A Pensacola in 2022.

The Marlins placed Chargois on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right oblique strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Chargois made it just three pitches into his appearance out of the bullpen in Sunday's win over the Mets before departing with a previously undisclosed injury. The Marlins have now provided an updated diagnosis for Chargois, who will now be on the shelf for at least the next two and a half weeks while he recovers from the side strain. Miami summoned George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville to replace Chargois on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen.

Brebbia (1-0) struck out the only batter he faced to earn the win Sunday versus the Royals.

Brebbia got the last out in the top of the eighth inning, and the Giants rallied ahead in the home half of the frame. Through 3.2 innings on the year, Brebbia has allowed three hits and one run, which came March 30 in his season debut. He's recorded six strikeouts and no walks with one hold. The right-hander isn't in contention for save chances with Camilo Doval, Taylor Rogers and Tyler Rogers around, but Brebbia could have some appeal if he can pick up holds in a fireman role.

Holmes earned a save against Baltimore on Sunday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Holmes got the call with the Yankees up two runs heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, and the right-hander made quick work of three Orioles batters, needing just nine pitches (eight of which were strikes) to retire the side in order. After a rough first appearance this season during which he allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning, Holmes has settled in with four consecutive scoreless appearances during which he has allowed just one hit and posted a 7:1 K:BB over four frames. Though manager Aaron Boone suggested during spring camp that he could envision "a number of guys" closing games for the team this year, Holmes has thus far earned all three of the Yankees' saves.

Yarbrough (0-1) allowed three runs on three hits and struck out one over 1.1 innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Giants.

Yarbrough relieved Carlos Hernandez to get the last out of the seventh inning. Yarbrough stayed in for the eighth, but it unraveled on him quickly with a Wilmer Flores RBI double and a two-run home run from Michael Conforto. Through four appearances, Yarbrough has surrendered five runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts. He has a blown save and a hold. As long as the southpaw is a reliever, he won't have much fantasy appeal, especially since he lacks swing-and-miss stuff.

Herrin (1-0) retired the only batter he faced and earned the win in Sunday's extra-innings victory over the Mariners.

Herrin got Jarred Kelenic on a groundout to end the top of the 12th inning, and the Guardians won in their half of the frame. Aside from a sloppy outing Wednesday versus the Athletics, Herrin has been solid in a low-leverage relief role. He has a 9:3 K:BB while allowing just two hits over 4.2 innings, though one of those hits was a home run.

The White Sox outrighted Stiever to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Though Chicago didn't previously announce that Stiever was designated for assignment, he was apparently moved off the 40-man roster and will now stick around in the organization upon clearing waivers. Once one of the White Sox's more promising starting pitching prospects, Stiever has covered just 85.1 innings between the majors and Triple-A since the start of the 2020 season while missing considerable time due to a lat injury.

The White Sox placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain.

Chicago called up Keynan Middleton from Triple-A Charlotte to fill Kelly's spot in the bullpen. Kelly had taken a loss, gathered a hold and given up three earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out three across 2.2 innings in his three relief appearances on the season before the groin injury cropped up.