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Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Peralta (lat) will miss "significant" time but is expected to pitch again this season, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Peralta was placed on the injured list Monday with a right lat strain, and he'll now be in line for a lengthy absence. Aaron Ashby will enter the rotation Wednesday in San Diego and should serve as Milwaukee's No. 5 starter while Peralta is sidelined.

Peralta was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right posterior shoulder strain.

Peralta was removed from Sunday's start against the Nationals in the fourth inning, and he'll land on the injured list after being diagnosed with a strained shoulder. It's not yet clear whether Peralta will be forced to miss more than the minimum of 15 days, but Aaron Ashby is the likely option to take his place in the rotation.

Heaney (shoulder) threw 30-to-35 pitches over two innings during a bullpen session Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Heaney threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, and he had a similar pitch count while throwing off a mound. Manager Dave Roberts is optimistic the southpaw will be able to face hitters following Monday's session, but the team will wait to see how Heaney feels Tuesday before determining his next steps.

The MRI that Matz underwent Sunday revealed nothing overly concerning, though the Cardinals still elected to place him on the 15-day injured list Monday after he was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

President of baseball operations John Mozeliak wasn't willing to commit to Matz returning from the IL after a minimum stint, as the Cardinals first want to see how the southpaw responds to a few days of rest before a determination is made on the next course of action. Mozeliak acknowledged that he was hopeful Matz will be able to pitch "through the season," which suggests the Cardinals aren't fearing a long-term absence for the 30-year-old, who has turned in a 6.03 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through his first nine starts with St. Louis. Matthew Liberatore is in line to replace Matz in the rotation beginning with Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

The Reds placed Overton (back) on the 60-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Friday.

The transaction ensures that Overton will be sidelined through the All-Star break and frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Aristides Aquino, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. As Mark Sheldon of MLB.com notes, Overton will be shut down from throwing for 6-to-8 weeks after he was diagnosed Monday with a stress reaction in his lower back, so it may take until August before he's fully built up for starting duty. Once he's back to 100 percent healthy and fully stretched out, Overton may not have a spot waiting for him in the Cincinnati rotation, despite turning in a 1.82 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 24.2 innings through his first four starts with the big club.

Heaney (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Heaney has been out since mid-April due to a shoulder issue, but he's taking steps toward his return. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that the lefty needed one more bullpen session before being cleared to face hitters, so that clearance should be coming soon.

Senzatela (back) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday and plans to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Senzatela has been on the 15-day IL for nearly a week due to a lower-back strain, but he's making good progress in his recovery. Assuming his upcoming rehab start goes well, the right-hander will likely be on track to rejoin the major-league club in late May or early June.

Overton said Monday that an MRI revealed a stress reaction in his lower back, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. He expects to miss 6-to-8 weeks due to the injury.

The Reds will likely formally place Overton on the 15-day injured list prior to Monday's series opener versus the Cubs. Though the news of Overton's injury first surfaced when he was scratched ahead of his start in Toronto over the weekend, the 28-year-old right-hander relayed that he had been pitching through the issue throughout the season. Even though he was ostensibly less than fully healthy, Overton still managed to deliver a 1.82 ERA and 0.89 WHIP through four starts, though an anemic 3.4 K-BB% would have made him a prime candidate for regression had he continued to make regular starts for the Reds. Expect him to be sidelined through the All-Star break while he recovers from the stress reaction.

The Cardinals recalled Liberatore from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

It's been a busy three days for Liberatore. He was called up for his big-league debut Saturday before being optioned the next day, only to rejoin St. Louis one day later with Steven Matz (shoulder) landing on the injured list. It's unclear exactly how long Matz's absence will last, but Liberatore will get the chance to replace him in the rotation and should have at least a couple more starts to prove he belongs in the big leagues. His debut wasn't particularly good, as he allowed four runs in 4.2 innings against the lowly Pirates, but he's talented enough that there's reason to expect more going forward. According to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, Liberatore is scheduled to make his second start with the Cardinals next Saturday versus the Brewers in St. Louis.

Matz was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left shoulder impingement.

Matz left his start Sunday against the Pirates after throwing just four pitches due to what was originally called shoulder stiffness. He underwent an MRI later in the day, though for now the injury isn't being referred to as anything worse than an impingement. He'll be eligible to return June 7, but it's not yet clear when the Cardinals expect him back. Matthew Liberatore was recalled to take his place in the rotation.