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Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Musgrove (elbow) threw approximately 30-to-40 pitches in a two-inning simulated bullpen session Friday at the organization's complex in Arizona, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Stammen said Musgrove came out of the session feeling healthy, but the veteran right-hander still has several checkpoints to hit in the rehab process before getting cleared to make his 2026 debut. Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from the Tommy John surgery that he underwent the previous October, then dealt with cartilage issues this spring that have continued to keep him on the shelf throughout the campaign. After months of limited progress, Musgrove seems to have turned a corner in his recovery, but he'll likely need at least another month to finish out his throwing progression and complete an extended rehab assignment before making his return from the 60-day injured list.

Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Pivetta (forearm) felt good after completing an up-and-down bullpen session Friday at the Padres' facility in Arizona, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.

According to Stammen, Pivetta threw approximately 15-to-20 pitches before taking a break, then threw another 15-to-20 pitches to finish out the workout. The right-hander has been throwing off a mound for a few weeks now and is seemingly in the process of building up the volume and intensity of those bullpen sessions before he advances to facing live hitters. Pivetta has been stuck on the injured list since April 14 due to a right forearm flexor strain, and he'll have some financial incentive to try and make his way back on the Padres' active roster by Aug. 22. If Pivetta doesn't return by that date, it would trigger a clause in his contract that would void the final two years and $32 million left on his deal since he would have spent 130 consecutive days on the IL, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Stewart went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rockies.

Stewart extended Cincinnati's early lead to 8-1 with a three-run shot in the second inning. He didn't know it then, but the three-run knock was necessary for the Reds to hold onto the victory. It was the 20th homer of the season for the rookie, who leads the club in that category as well as RBI (70).

McLain (calf) will take batting practice on the field in Seattle on Monday, MLB.com reports.

McLain rejoined the Reds on their current road trip, which moved from Colorado this weekend to Seattle for a three-game set against the Mariners beginning Monday. He's been doing on-field work with teammates and can be activated at any point. By bringing McLain on the road with them, the Reds are signalling an imminent return. Possibly for this series in Seattle or the next in St. Louis.

Locklear started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over St. Louis.

Locklear made his first appearance for Arizona in 2026, after he was called up Friday as a replacement for the injured Tommy Troy (shoulder). First base is wide open for the Diamondbacks, who rank 27th in average (.219) and last in OPS (.590) at the position.

Del Castillo went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

Del Castillo made his first appearance since being recalled Saturday, serving as the designated hitter. An injury to Lourdes Gurriel (thigh) provides an opportunity for the left-handed batting Del Castillo to get platoon work at DH, although he was demoted earlier this month due to a lack of hitting.

Edman went 3-for-6 with a solo homer, three total RBI and four total runs scored and was hit by a pitch across both games of Sunday's doubleheader split with the Yankees.

Edman recorded two hits, including a two-RBI single in Sunday's matinee victory. After starting the nightcap on the bench in favor of Miguel Rojas, Edman entered in the eighth inning and launched a game-tying solo homer before the Yankees answered in the bottom half of the frame. The switch hitter has hit safely in each of his past eight games dating back to before the All-Star break. After not making his season debut until June 17 due to a right ankle injury, the 31-year-old is slashing .355/.430/.526 with eight extra-base hits (two homers), 14 RBI, 15 runs and two stolen bases across 25 contests.

Klein did not factor into the decision in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader, allowing one run on three hits and no walks over one inning against the Yankees. He struck out one.

Klein opened a true bullpen game Sunday evening that featured seven Dodgers pitchers, allowing a run on a two-out Cody Bellinger single. The right-hander has now surrendered runs in each of his past three appearances, though all three runs he allowed July 7 against the Rockies were unearned. Overall, Klein owns a 3-4 record with a 2.58 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 44:16 K:BB and two saves across 38.1 innings this season.

Kepler went 2-for-5 with an RBI double in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning win over St. Louis.

Kepler came through in the 10th inning with a game-winning double to the warning track to complete Arizona's comeback from a 7-0 deficit. Sunday's performance marked the outfielder's third multi-hit effort since making his season debut June 26. The results have been lackluster thus far for the 33-year-old, who's slashing .213/.235/.340 with four extra-base hits (one homer), nine RBI and four runs scored across 15 contests.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

Arenado's lone hit was a big one, as his two-run homer in the eighth inning tied the game at 7-7. The 35-year-old has put together a productive July, slashing .250/.321/.563 with four homers, 10 RBI and nine runs scored across 13 contests. Overall, Arenado is hitting .244/.318/.422 with 13 homers, 44 RBI and 46 runs scored across 93 games in his first season with the Diamondbacks.