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Okert (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Okert developed adductor tightness in his inner left thigh toward the end of spring training and figures to miss at least the first couple of weeks of the 2023 regular season. He can be a high-leverage option for the Marlins whenever he's fit again for MLB competition.

Leiter had his contract selected by the Cubs on Thursday.

Leiter re-signed with Chicago on a minor-league deal in early February and secured a spot on the Opening Day roster with a 1.29 ERA and 10 strikeouts across seven innings during spring training. The 32-year-old had a 3.99 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB over 67.2 innings with three saves and four holds for the Cubs last season.

Nance (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Nance struggled with right shoulder soreness all spring and there is currently no timetable for his 2023 debut. He hung back at the Marlins' spring training complex in Florida when camp broke.

Wingenter had his contract selected by the Tigers on Thursday.

Wingenter signed with Detroit as a non-roster invitee in January and earned a spot on the Opening Day roster after he recorded 11 strikeouts in seven scoreless frames during spring training. The right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since 2019 with the Padres, when he had one save and 16 holds with a 5.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 72:28 K:BB over 51 innings.

The Yankees placed Effross (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Effross is set to miss the entire 2023 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, so his placement on the 60-day IL is merely a formality. The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for shortstop Anthony Volpe, whose contract was selected ahead of Thursday's season opener versus the Giants.

Chavez had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Chavez re-signed with Atlanta on a minor-league deal in November, and he grabbed a spot on the Opening Day roster after giving up four earned runs with a 10:2 K:BB across 8.1 innings during spring training. The veteran right-hander had a 3.76 ERA in 69.1 frames last year and should fill a middle-relief role out of the bullpen in 2023.

Nelson (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Nelson suffered a moderate left hamstring strain in mid-March and will not be part of the Opening Day roster mix in Philly. He should be able to fill a swingman role before the end of April.

The Giants placed Szapucki (arm) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Szapucki's move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Roberto Perez and ensures the 26-year-old lefty will miss at least the first two months of the season. The Giants shut Szapucki down earlier this month after he experienced soreness in in his left arm, and he's since received multiple medical opinions on the injury, including a consultation with a doctor who specializes in thoracic outlet syndrome. The team has yet to provide an estimated timeline for Szapucki to resume pitching while he contends with an injury the Giants are currently terming as "left arm neuropathy."

Rodriguez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Rodriguez began experiencing tightness in his throwing shoulder toward the end of spring training. It's not believed to be an overly serious injury, but there's also no timetable for when he might be ready to join the bullpen in St. Louis.

Payamps, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, secured a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster.

Payamps was not sharp during the spring, allowing five earned runs over 5.1 innings, but he is out of options and the Brewers want to take a longer look at him after acquiring him from the A's over the offseason. He figures to open in a low-leverage role.