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Long was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Long allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and two walks during Saturday's loss to the Dodgers, and he'll head to the minors in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. The 26-year-old has a 5.72 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 38:15 K:BB across 39.1 major-league innings this season.

Marte (COVID-19 protocols) rejoined the Angels in Anaheim on Friday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Both Marte and Reid Detmers (COVID-19) returned to the club Friday, though manager Joe Maddon indicated that he isn't sure how long it will take for either player to be ready for activation, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Marte has pitched in only one game for the big club this season, but he could retain his bullpen spot upon his return if the organization decides it wants to evaluate him down the stretch.

GM Ben Cherington said Peters (back) could return from the injured list to start Tuesday versus the Tigers, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Peters landed on the shelf Aug. 28 with a strained lower back, and Tuesday would be the first day he's eligible to be activated. If he's able to start, the left-hander shouldn't face significant workload limitations given the brevity of his absence.

Hudson (elbow) will make another rehab start with Double-A Springfield on Tuesday, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Hudson delivered 43 pitches over 2.2 innings during his last rehab outing with Springfield on Thursday, and he's slated to throw 50-to-60 pitches in Tuesday's start. According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the right-hander is scheduled for three more rehab appearances, including Tuesday's contest, so he's likely still a couple weeks away from rejoining the Cardinals.

Misiewicz (forearm), activated from the injured list earlier in the day, secured his 16th hold in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday by firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed a hit and issued a walk.

Manager Scott Servais wasted no time getting one of his trusted bullpen options back into action, and Misiewicz gave his previously ailing forearm a good test by firing 21 pitches during his one frame. The southpaw should be set to resume his usual heavy workload moving forward, having already logged 55 appearances this season.

Swanson recorded his fifth hold in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, firing a perfect seventh inning.

It's been a bit of a rocky road for Swanson during the second half of the season, with the right-hander giving up multiple runs in three appearances. Swanson had also yielded at least one run in four of his previous five trips to the mound entering Saturday, but the quick work he made of the Diamondbacks in his first appearance in a week was a reminder of how effective he's often been in a season during which he's forged a 2.48 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.

Estevez allowed one run on a hit and no walks while striking out one in one inning to earn the save in Saturday's win over Atlanta.

Saturday's outing marked the first time Estevez gave up a run since July 28, but he still preserved the lead to pick up his third save in his last five outings. The right-hander has taken on ninth-inning duties recently since Daniel Bard was removed due to struggles, and he's performed well in high-leverage situations.

Kinley (2-2) tossed a perfect sixth inning to earn the win over Atlanta on Saturday.

Kinley has had limited fantasy value as a middle reliever this year, but he's limited run production recently and has recorded a 0.71 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 12.2 innings across his last 11 appearances. He now has two wins and six holds in 2021 but has pitched mainly in low-leverage situations.

Underwood was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Underwood was pulled from Saturday's loss to the Cubs with shoulder discomfort, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. JT Brubaker (shoulder) was also placed on the IL, while Kyle Keller and Shea Spitzbarth were recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in corresponding moves.

Leone will start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Manager Gabe Kapler will employ a bullpen game for the second consecutive day, with Leone leading the way in the series finale versus Los Angeles. The right-hander has pitched more than an inning on one occasion this season, so it's safe to say he won't pitch deep enough to qualify for a victory.