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Wilson is starting Monday against the Brewers, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Wilson made his last start Friday against the Phillies and gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits while striking out one in one inning. He initially lined up to make his next start Wednesday, but he'll pitch on short rest Monday since he threw just 43 pitches Friday.

Moran was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Moran was sent to the minors in early August but will rejoin the major-league bullpen after Devin Smeltzer was optioned to Triple-A on Monday. Moran has posted a 1.93 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 23.1 innings over 20 major-league relief appearances this year.

Smeltzer was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Smeltzer was called up by the Twins last week and allowed three hits and two walks while striking out two in 4.2 scoreless innings over two relief appearances with the major-league club. However, he'll head back to St. Paul after Jovani Moran was recalled Monday.

Treinen (shoulder) is expected to make his final rehab appearance for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

When Treinen began his rehab assignment Aug. 12, the Dodgers identified Sept. 2 as the target date for the right-hander's return to the active roster, and that timeline hasn't changed in the proceeding three weeks. Treinen has performed satisfactorily through his first six rehab outings at Oklahoma City -- he's posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB in five innings -- and if he comes out of Tuesday's appearance unscathed, he'll give the Dodgers bullpen yet another potential impact arm heading into the postseason. While Craig Kimbrel seems to have lost some security as the Dodgers' closer, high-performing setup men Evan Phillips and Brusdar Graterol will likely be ahead of Treinen in the pecking order for saves if manager Dave Roberts elects to make a change at the back of the bullpen.

Moreta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Moreta made just one relief appearance for the Reds after being called up Thursday, striking out two in 1.1 perfect innings against the Phillies on Thursday. However, he'll head back to the minors as part of a move to make room on the active roster for Chase Anderson, whose contract was selected ahead of Monday's start against the Cardinals.

Pearson (lat) will throw live batting practice Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Pearson has been throwing bullpens over the last two weeks, and he'll take another step in his recovery process this week by facing live hitters. If he feels good following Wednesday's throwing session, general manager Ross Atkins hopes that Pearson will be able to begin a rehab assignment shortly after.

Martin (arm) struck out one and gave up one hit over a scoreless inning of relief Sunday in the Dodgers' 8-1 win over the Marlins.

Martin wasn't available for the start of the series in Miami on Friday on account of an arm issue, but he was cleared to resume working out of the bullpen when an MRI cleared him of any structural damage. Judging by the drama-free appearance Sunday, Martin looks like he'll remain a trusted option in the middle-to-late innings for the Dodgers. Since being acquired from the Cubs on July 30, Martin has generated a 1.69 ERA, 0.47 WHIP and 13:0 K:BB in 10.2 innings with the Dodgers.

The Yankees reinstated Holmes (back) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

As expected, Holmes is ready to rejoin the Yankees for the start of a six-game week following a minimum-length stay on the shelf while he contended with a left lower back spasm. With 17 saves to go with a 2.39 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 49 appearances this season, Holmes has been one of baseball's top late-inning relievers on the whole, but he was on shaky ground as the Yankees' closer prior to getting shut down with the injury, as he blew his last three save chances while yielding runs in four of his most recent five appearances. Though the Yankees might prefer to ease Holmes back into action coming off the injury, the team could immediately reinstall him as closer with Aroldis Chapman (leg) recently joining Scott Effross (shoulder) on the shelf. Lou Trivino now looks like the top threat to poach saves from Holmes, though it's possible manager Aaron Boone opts for a closer committee in the short term until one reliever emerges as the most-trusted option.

Nelson (back) began a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Reno and retired two batters while working around a hit and two walks in his first appearance.

Nelson was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 2 with lower-back spasms and will likely require at least one more rehab appearance before being activated. Prior to being shelved with the back injury, Nelson posted a 1.57 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB in 34.1 innings with Arizona while picking up one win and eight holds.

The Diamondbacks released Devenski on Sunday.

Devenski is now free to seek employment elsewhere after the Diamondbacks cast him off the 40-man roster Thursday before cutting him loose once he cleared waivers. After receiving a call-up from Triple-A Reno on July 26, the veteran reliever produced a 7.59 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 10.2 innings, so he may not have an active market for his services.