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De Los Santos was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

De Los Santos' latest stint with the Phillies lasted just two days. He struck out two batters while allowing one hit in a scoreless inning of relief against the Yankees on Sunday in his lone appearance. Bailey Falter was recalled in a corresponding move.

Fulmer (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

The right-hander hasn't pitched since May 30 due to a strained right shoulder, and he'll rejoin the active roster Monday after a brief trip to the injured list. Fulmer opened the season in the rotation but has pitched well out of the bullpen with a 1.35 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 13.1 innings since May 5. The 28-year-old is 4-for-5 in save chances and should reclaim primary closer's duties now that he's healthy, though Jose Cisnero and Gregory Soto also remain in the mix.

Weigel was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

Weigel's third stint of the year in the big-league bullpen lasted just four days. He did not make an appearance. Hunter Strickland, acquired in a trade with the Angels on Saturday, was added to the active roster in a corresponding move.

Fulmer (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday or Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Fulmer was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain June 6, but it appears as though he'll be able to return after a minimal absence. The right-hander could reclaim the closing duties as soon as he's reinstated from the IL. He converted on four of his five save chances prior to his injury.

Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Nelson was sent down Saturday, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Shane Bieber (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Nelson has posted a 7.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in six innings across six relief appearances with the major-league club this year.

Diekman recorded his sixth hold in a win over the Royals on Sunday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.

The left-hander was particularly sharp, firing six of nine pitches for strikes. Diekman has had some occasional stumbles this season, but he's in the midst of a relatively strong stretch of pitching that has seen him generate a 2.61 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, one save and two holds over the 10.1 innings covering his last 10 appearances.

Weber was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Monday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Weber made his 2021 debut in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays but was hit hard as a long reliever. He allowed 11 runs on 13 hits and two walks while striking out seven in 5.2 innings. The right-hander will now be cast off the 40-man roster to make room for Michael Chavis, who was recalled in a corresponding move.

Weber worked 5.2 innings in relief and gave up 11 earned runs on 13 hits and two walks while striking out seven in Sunday's 18-4 loss to the Blue Jays.

When starter Martin Perez put the team in a 5-0 hole after the top of the second, the Red Sox were likely content to write Sunday's game off and have Weber eat some innings to save the rest of the bullpen. While Weber was able to mop up for Boston, that was about the only positive takeaway from his 2021 debut. After a clean third inning, Weber was lit up thereafter, putting 15 runners on base while serving up four home runs. Since Weber won't be available for at least a few games after tossing 95 pitches in Sunday's appearance, Boston will most likely option him to Triple-A Worcester or designate him for assignment prior to Monday's series finale.

Pop gave up a hit and a walk over two scoreless innings Sunday without striking out a batter in a loss to Atlanta.

The right-hander had been having a rough June, getting tagged for nine runs (eight earned) in his first three appearances of the month, but Pop was able to find his footing Sunday. The Rule 5 pick is averaging 95.3 mph with his fastball this year and has a solid 24.5 percent strikeout rate and 7.1 percent walk rate through his first 21.2 big-league innings, but his 6.65 ERA reflects stretches when he's been very hittable, and the Marlins aren't likely to use him in high-leverage spots any time soon.

Jackson gave up a hit and struck out one without allowing an earned run in two-thirds of an inning Sunday, recording his sixth hold of the season in a win over the Marlins.

He did allow two inherited runners to score after entering the game with two on and one out in the seventh inning, but they went on A.J. Minter's ledger. Jackson extended his scoreless streak to 12 appearances and 10.1 innings with the effort, and on the year he boasts a 1.11 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB over 24.1 frames.