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Barnes (COVID-19) tested positive for the virus Monday and will be out no fewer than 10 days, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The struggling closer will miss at least the first nine days of September, as dictated by MLB's health and safety protocols. Updates about Barnes' potential symptoms and expected return date should become available in the next week or so.

Barlow (finger) was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday.

Barlow wound up missing just the minimum 10 days while recovering from a blister. He recorded saves in two of his last three appearances before hitting the injured list, so it's possible he could return to the ninth inning going forward.

Alexy was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Alexy will be making his major-league debut to start Monday's game against the Rockies. He's only made three starts at the Triple-A level, though he does own a 1.84 ERA in those outings, a similar number to the 1.61 ERA he produced in seven starts and six relief appearances at Double-A Frisco earlier in the year.

Brebbia was recalled by the Giants on Monday.

The Giants had to quickly adjust their plans Monday when both Johnny Cueto and Alex Wood landed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons. Cueto was scheduled to start Monday's series opener against the Brewers, so the team will go with a bullpen game instead. Brebbia gives the team an extra arm in the bullpen and could potentially offer some length, as he's recorded five or more outs three times this season.

Barnes was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

It's not yet clear whether Barnes has tested positive for the virus himself or if he's merely out due to contact tracing, so it's hard to say how much time he'll need to miss. Adam Ottavino should be the top option for saves until he returns.

Mayers will start Monday's game against the Yankees, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Mayers last pitched Friday and will make his first start of the season for the Angels in what is likely to be a bullpen game. The right-hander hasn't pitched more that two frames in an appearance this season, and that's unlikely to change while starting Monday's contest. He has a 4.07 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 74:20 K:BB over 59.2 innings this season.

Abreu was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Abreu struggled mightily in a relief appearance Sunday and allowed seven runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning against the Rangers. He'll attempt to right the ship in the minors after Brandon Bielak was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Burdi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Burdi was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Aug. 18, and he recorded a 3.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in three innings across his three appearances at Triple-A Norfolk. He posted a 6.00 ERA in nine innings across six appearances with the White Sox earlier in the season, and he should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever with his new club.

Yacabonis was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Monday.

Yacabonis' contract was selected Saturday, but he didn't make any appearances during his two days in the major-league bullpen. The right-hander recorded a 1.72 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 31.1 innings across 24 appearances (one start) at Triple-A Tacoma this year and will likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

White isn't expected to make a start during the Dodgers' upcoming three-game weekend series with the Giants and could work out of the bullpen until Los Angeles next requires a fifth starter Sept. 7 in St. Louis, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Though manager Dave Roberts didn't say explicitly that the Dodgers would cut their rotation to four starters this week due to Thursday's off day, the skipper indicated that Julio Urias and Walker Buehler would pitch on four days' rest in San Francisco. Assuming that plans comes to pass, Urias and Buehler would start Saturday and Sunday, respectively, while No. 4 starter David Price would get the ball for Thursday's series opener. After having last started this past Sunday, White should be available out of the bullpen for the entirety of the series in San Francisco, if the Dodgers don't option him to Triple-A Oklahoma City beforehand to make room on the roster for another player.