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The 25-year-old was once an infield prospect in the Guardians’ organization where he played in Low-A ball back in 2019. He then disappeared following that season, only to show up on the Rocky Mountain Vibes in the independent Pioneer League looking to transition to the mound in 2022. He logged 11 1/3 innings there -- posting a troublesome 11.91 ERA and 2.65 WHIP with a 9/16 K/BB ratio. Apparently the Reds saw something they think they can harness though, as with improved command he could have an intriguing arm.

Brujan is off the roster to make room for Zack Short. The former top prospect now hits the waiver wire, and it won’t be a huge surprise if a team needing depth has interest in Bruján’s services.

Senga is back to make his return after missing close to two months with both a back and arm issue. The right-hander was awful prior to his placement on the injured list, and while Senga has had success at the highest level, fantasy managers may want to see how he looks in the majors before rushing to the waiver wire.

Pintaro was only up for one day. The 28-year-old will head back to Triple-A with Kodai Senga activated to start Tuesday’s game against the Reds in Cincinnati.

The plan is for Smith to not throw for multiple weeks, and then to spend two more weeks ramping up before returning to game action. The 22-year-old will be out at least a month, but obviously something involving the shoulder with a pitcher could lead to a lengthier absence if there’s even a hint of a setback.

Santana, 40, will begin his rehab assignment at the lowest level. The veteran infielder will likely need a couple of weeks of games in the minors before being an option near the end of June for the Diamondbacks.

Gasper has been dealing with tightness in his groin, and the 30-year-old will get another day off after missing Sunday’s game against the Rangers. Masataka Yoshida will hit leadoff as the designated hitter with Gasper beginning Tuesday’s tilt on the bench.

Bruján will hit the waiver wire, assumedly to make room on the roster for the recently-claimed Zack Short. Brujan could see interest from other teams interested in a player who can play multiple positions and provide some speed off the bench.

Kempner has been excellent since being recalled from Triple-A at the end of May and hasn’t allowed an earned run. He will assuredly be back before the summer ends, but Miami needs a multi-inning option, so Dax Fulton takes Kempner’s place on the roster.

Fulton will provide a multi-inning arm option for the Miami pitching staff in his second stint with the club. Will Kempner was sent to Triple-A to make room.

Kepler was suspended for 80 games in January, but now can begin play in Triple-A. The Diamondbacks have played 73 games thus far, so Kepler could be an option against right-handed pitching at some point next week.