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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Urias (hamstring) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

"I think the plan is on Saturday [Urias will] throw on the mound, and then probably two or three days after that, he'll do a simulated, three-inning situation," Roberts said. Urias has been on the shelf since May 20 with his left hamstring strain, and that timeline makes it clear the southpaw won't be able to return when he's eligible. The question will be whether he will need to make a rehab start, but assuming there's no setbacks, it seems likely that Urias is pitching for the Dodgers by the middle of June.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that it "makes a lot of sense" for Grove (groin) to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday against the Yankees, though an official decision hasn't been made yet, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Grove has been on the IL since April 21 with a groin strain, but he recently made a second rehab start at Triple-A Oklahoma City and appears to be ready to help an injury-riddled Dodgers rotation. The right-hander has struggled to an 8.44 ERA over his first four starts of the season with the big club, but the Dodgers still may view Grove as a better option at the back end of the rotation than Gavin Stone (14.40 ERA, 3.00 WHIP in three starts).

Lugo (calf) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Lugo also tested his left calf strain with a bit of light jogging. He suffered the injury while making a start against the Royals on May 16 and still has some hurdles to clear, but the situation does appear to be progressing in the right direction -- maybe for a return sometime in early-to-mid June.

Atlanta selected Smith-Shawver's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Smith-Shawver has ascended to the MLB level at the ripe age of 20 after dominating to the tune of a 1.09 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB in 33 innings (seven starts) this season between High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. The young right-hander has never worked out of the bullpen in his pro career, but that seems to be the role he'll fill for the NL East leaders. Lucas Luetge was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Chicago recalled Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Wesneski will return to the Cubs in a long relief role ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Rays. He was optioned to Iowa in mid-May after stumbling to a 5.03 ERA through his first 39.1 innings (eight starts) this season with Chicago.

Cueto (biceps) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cueto has resumed mound workouts in his ongoing recovery from a right biceps injury that sent him to the injured list in early May. He might be an option again for the Marlins' starting rotation before the end of June, though there's no exact timetable at the moment.

Meyer (elbow) has extended his flat-ground throwing to 135 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Meyer underwent Tommy John surgery last August and might not appear in any sort of live games in 2023, but he continues to take encouraging steps. The 24-year-old right-hander still ranks as a top-100 prospect through the recovery process and might be a candidate for the Opening Day rotation in Miami next season.

Rogers (biceps) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Jupiter, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The plan calls for Rogers to go around four innings in what will be his first live appearance since he was placed on the injured list April 21 with a left biceps strain. The 25-year-old is likely to require multiple minor-league outings, but he could be an option again for the Marlins' rotation by mid-June.

Sanchez (shoulder) is set to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Sanchez is back to throwing off a mound after getting shut down for a bit in early May due to renewed right shoulder soreness. He's been able to do several flat-ground sessions without issue over the last few weeks. There remains no timetable for the 24-year-old's return to the major-league level, but he could start appearing in minor-league games sometime in late June or early July if he is able to avoid further setbacks.

Woodford (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Woodford will work as a starter on the farm, though he's probably better suited for long relief duties considering the current state of the Cardinals' pitching depth chart. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB through 30 innings (six starts, one relief appearances) this season prior to landing on the injured list May 5 due to shoulder inflammation.