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Melancon was shut down from throwing earlier this month due to a right shoulder strain and there isn’t a definitive timetable for his return.

Wilson is with the Mariners and doing pregame workouts, so it sounds like he’s making steady progress from the batting cage accident that took place last week.

Back after missing the minimum, Meckler is starting in left field and batting third tonight against the Phillies. He hit .231/.310/.250 with no RBI in the 14 games before getting hurt on a HBP.

Teodosio at least got to start his one game on the Angels roster, going 0-for-2 with a walk.

Uribe, on the IL with a mild flexor strain, will work again tonight after having some issues following his scoreless inning for High-A Wisconsin on Tuesday. “He didn’t feel great the next day,” manager Pat Murphy said.

Both are slated to play in games for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, so they won’t be back for Boston’s doubleheader against the Yankees. Anthony is 4-for-12 with a homer in three games for Worcester after going 3-for-14 with a homer in four games for Double-A Portland.

Suarez, who had been out since Aug. 12 with a strained hip, figures to pitch in middle relief. He has a 5.22 ERA over 58 2/3 innings in two starts and 40 relief appearances for three teams this year.

Rom, claimed off waivers from the Brewers earlier this month, gave up six runs in 5 2/3 innings during his 17 days with the A’s.

Vierling’s foot is being evaluated. He’s already missed four weeks with the adductor strain, but he was hoping to return next month.

At least, that’s how Hinch described Verlander’s words. Verlander, who in July announced he’d retire at the end of the season, might make it back for a cameo appearance next month. He’s been on the injured list since Apr. 4 with hip and hamstring injuries.

It’s a temporary move, according to Wilson. Miller went 4-2 with a 1.71 ERA in his first nine starts back from an oblique strain this season, but he’s 0-6 with a 7.19 ERA in his last eight turns and he’s admitted to dealing with a lat issue. Going back to five starters should give the rest of Seattle’s rotation a little extra fantasy value, but the team will still likely give Kade Anderson extra days off when they can.