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Antone (forearm) recently received a platelet-rich plasma injection and is expected to return from the injured list near the end of July, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander had an MRI on his forearm come back clean last weekend, and he's now received a PRP injection to aid his recovery. It's unclear when Antone is expected to resume throwing, and when he does it should provide a better idea how realistic a return in late July would be.

Valdez (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Valdez landed on the shelf with a lower-back strain June 21 and will rejoin the Orioles without requiring a rehab assignment. The veteran righty is 8-for-12 in save chances with a 5.74 ERA and 1.65 WHIP this season. He could remain in the mix for high-leverage spots, but Paul Fry and Cole Sulser could be first up for saves since they have pitched better overall.

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

The right-hander was sent to Triple-A on June 23 and will rejoin the Mets on Sunday with Sean Reid-Foley (elbow) landing on the injured list. Diaz has given up three earned runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and four walks across 6.1 innings this season.

Ramirez fired three scoreless innings in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday, allowing a hit and a walk while recording four strikeouts.

Ramirez's current big-league stint continued unblemished Saturday, as he's now put together five scoreless frames across three appearances since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma last Sunday. The right-hander boasts a 3.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP across five appearances with the Mariners following a successful 2020 debut when he recorded three saves, one hold and a 2.61 ERA across 20.2 innings over 16 appearances.

Montero fired 2.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and recorded three strikeouts during a loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

The veteran reliever put together a much-needed resurgent effort following three straight appearances in which he allowed multiple earned runs and saw his season ERA balloon to 6.75. Despite his effectiveness Saturday, Montero is likely to see a fairly healthy dose of low-leverage assignments until he proves he's righted his ship over an extended period.

Fleming's recovery from a right calf strain has gone well, and manager Kevin Cash expects him to be activated off the injured list and available Tuesday against Cleveland, the Associated Press reports.

The left-hander will end up spending just the minimum 10 days on the IL if Cash's prognosis proves accurate. Michael Wacha is currently listed as the Rays' probable starter for Tuesday's game, but it's possible Cash eventually confirms the veteran and Fleming will operate in tandem for that game.

Curtiss was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with neck stiffness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Curtiss last pitched one-third of an inning June 30 and has now landed on the injury list with the neck issue. Jordan Holloway was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.

Rogers allowed a hit and struck out one in one inning to earn a hold in Saturday's 6-5 win over Arizona.

The right-hander appears to have shifted back into a setup role, as he has accrued four holds and one save in his eight outings following a blown save June 9. Rogers hasn't allowed a run since that misstep, giving up only five hits while striking out eight in eight innings. Manager Gabe Kapler has alternated between Rogers and Jake McGee as the closer for stretches this season, as both have pitched well late in games. For the year, Rogers has a 1.36 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB while piling up nine saves and 14 holds in 39.2 innings.

Thompson was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The 23-year-old was added to the big-league roster June 20 and appeared in four games during his first taste of the majors. Thompson will head back to Triple-A after giving up a run on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk over three frames.

Mears was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

The 24-year-old had a five-day stint in the majors in late May but didn't make his season debut during his time with the team. Mears has struggled at Triple-A this season with a 6.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB over 16 innings.