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Graterol (elbow) is expected to begin throwing from a mound soon, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

A recent MRI on Graterol's elbow came back clean, and the reliever appears to have avoided a long-term injury. If all goes well when he resumes throwing, the right-hander could be activated soon after he's eligible in mid-September. Graterol has been one of the Dodgers' most effective relievers this season, posting a 3.02 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB over 44.2 innings while notching two wins, three saves and nine holds.

Cyr was recalled to the big leagues by the Athletics on Tuesday.

Cyr pitched just a third of an inning in relief this year for the Phillies on Aug. 21 before being waived the next day and claimed by Oakland. In Triple-A, he holds a solid 2.85 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. He will likely slide in as a depth piece for Oakland's bullpen.

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Pressly (neck), but the right-hander hasn't been shut down from baseball activities, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pressly was previously expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday, and Baker's comments suggest that the 33-year-old is essentially day-to-day with lingering neck discomfort. In the meantime, Rafael Montero should continue to work the ninth inning while Hector Neris handles the eighth.

Oller was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right rib costochondritis, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Oller has given up nine earned runs over his last three starts, and now things get worse for him as he finds himself on the injured list. He is eligible to return starting Sept. 21.

Barlow (blister) will throw off a mound Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Barlow could end up missing two months due to blister trouble, with one appearance sandwiched in between absences. Once he is able to return, he should work in a setup capacity.

Howard (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Howard was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement syndrome in early August and hasn't pitched in a game since Aug. 7. No target return date is in place, at least not publicly. It doesn't seem the Rangers are in a hurry for the 26-year-old righty to return.

Brebbia will work as an opener in Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Brebbia gave up three earned runs his last time out, but that did not stop manager Gabe Kapler from naming him the starter for Tuesday's contest. Brebbia has recorded more than three outs just five times in his league-leading 63 appearances, so don't expect him to be out there too long Tuesday night.

Padilla was designated for assignment Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Padilla worked his way through three minor-league levels to reach the majors for the first time in late August, but the Cubs needed a spot on the 40-man roster and decided to take him off it.

Pressly (neck) is not on Tuesday's lineup card, so he is apparently not ready to be activated, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Rafael Montero has been excelling as the fill-in closer and Hector Neris has been an excellent setup man recently. Pressly should be considered day-to-day for now.

Cordero (illness) has struck out three and allowed no hits and one walk in three scoreless innings across two appearances for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Cordero was unavailable for about a week and a half after testing positive for COVID-19. The 30-year-old right-hander sports a 1.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB in 29 innings this season, but his lack of a 40-man roster spot has thus far worked against him in his hopes of earning a call-up to the Yankees.