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The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and returned Taijuan Walker to the rotation.

The Reds have activated third baseman Noelvi Marte and reliever Graham Ashcraft from the injured list.

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness Friday, one day after his start at Toronto was cut short following three innings.

The Nationals have placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain after he allowed a season-high seven runs in three innings Wednesday against the Tigers.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim was activated Thursday from the 60-day injured list and is slated to make his team debut against the host Minnesota Twins on Friday.

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors this weekend in Miami.

Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt was set to have an MRI on Friday after leaving his start Thursday against Toronto after three innings because of right forearm tightness.

Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has been placed on the injured list because of a left knee bone bruise and is expected to miss six weeks.

The Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday.

The Mets placed right-handers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday, dealing the reeling club two more blows to its staggering pitching staff.