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Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Loaisiga (shoulder) is "close" to throwing and is "making positive strides" after landing on the injured list last week, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

The right-hander moved to the IL on Sept. 5 after suffering a strained rotator cuff. While Boone noted the progress, the club is still unsure of when exactly he'll resume playing catch. Once he's able to ramp up his throwing, Loaisiga's return timeline should gain some clarity, but for the time being it looks like he has a decent chance to return before the end of the regular season.

Zimmermann (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Zimmermann hasn't pitched in a major-league game since mid-June because of biceps tendinitis and a severe ankle sprain. The club said last week that the southpaw still has a chance of returning to log big-league innings this season, and him beginning a rehab assignment over the weekend is a key step toward that becoming a reality. It's unclear how many outings Zimmermann is expected to need in the minors, but he could have a chance to return to the major-league roster by late September assuming he builds up to work as a reliever.

Armstrong accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham after clearing waivers Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Armstrong was DFA'd by the Rays on Sunday when Nick Anderson was activated from the 60-day injured list. The right-hander holds a 6.75 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB across 36 innings with Tampa Bay and Baltimore this season, so it's not overly surprising to see him go unclaimed on waivers.

White was optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 26-year-old pitched two innings Monday after being recalled Sunday, allowing zero runs. He has been sent back and forth between the majors and Triple-A many times this season and he's posted a 3.74 ERA in 43.2 innings with the Dodgers in 2021. Kenley Jansen was reinstated from the paternity list Tuesday and will take his spot in the roster.

Jansen was reinstated from the paternity list prior to Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 33-year-old had been away from the team since Sunday and will return to his role as the closer for the Dodgers. Since July 24, he has converted all 11 of his save opportunities while posting a 1.29 ERA and 11.1 K/9 over 21 innings. Mitch White was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in corresponding move.

Yang was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Yang served as added bullpen depth while the Rangers dealt with a COVID-19 outbreak but will head back to the minors as players start to return to the roster. He owns an unremarkable 5.60 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 35.1 major-league innings this season.

De Los Santos was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

De Los Santos was claimed off waivers from the Phillies on Monday, and he'll join Pittsburgh's active roster after David Bednar (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The right-hander made 26 relief appearances for Philadelphia this year and posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 28 innings.

Bednar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Tuesday.

Bednar was unavailable for Sunday's series finale against the Nationals due to a side issue, and he'll require a stint on the injured list after he was diagnosed with a right oblique strain. With just under three weeks remaining in the regular season, it's not clear whether he'll have enough time to return to game action in 2021. Chris Stratton will likely take over as Pittsburgh's closer while Bednar is sidelined.

Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Diaz made three relief appearances after he was called up in early September, but he'll head back to the minors after he gave up four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings against the Cardinals on Monday. He's made 12 outings in Albuquerque and has posted an 8.16 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 14.1 innings.

Reed (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Reed landed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 20, but he'll rejoin the Mets' bullpen after missing just under a month. The 28-year-old has made two relief appearances since he was claimed off waivers by the Mets in early August, and he struck out five in four scoreless innings during that time.