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Bergert’s departure from camp is a notable development since it virtually guarantees that Noah Cameron will have a rotation spot to open the year. The 26-year-old righty posted a respectable 3.66 ERA (4.32 xERA), 1.26 WHIP and 73/35 K/BB ratio across 76 1/3 innings between the Royals and Padres as a rookie last year. Misner and Rave were candidates for a spot on Kansas City’s bench but will head back to the minors to open the year. They profile as platoon options at the highest level.

Burgos rejoins Arizona’s bullpen mix for Monday’s series opener against the Cubs after spending a couple weeks back in the minors. The 26-year-old made a pair of appearances for the Diamondbacks earlier this season. He’ll operate in middle relief situations.

Bratt heads back to the minors after allowing three runs over just three innings in his latest start against the Reds over the weekend. The 23-year-old rookie southpaw has posted a pedestrian 4.54 ERA and 25/28 K/BB ratio across 39 2/3 innings in his big-league debut.

Miller earns a ticket back to the minors after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old journeyman was removed from Chicago’s 40-man roster last week after appearing in just one game.

Ryan remains without a definitive return timeline, but Shelton added that he’ll require a rehab assignment before returning to Minnesota’s rotation. The 30-year-old ace has been out with a glute strain that put him on the injured list earlier this month. It sounds like there’s optimism he’ll make it back at some point in September.

McCray returns to the big leagues amidst San Francisco’s flurry of roster moves leading into Monday’s series opener against the Reds. He’s been a complete non-factor at the plate this season, hitting .081 (3-for-37) with one homer and four steals in 23 games. He’ll occupy a spot on the bench for now.

Walker gets another shot with San Francisco after struggling in his previous go-around. The 30-year-old former closer is likely ticketed for middle relief work for now. He’s struggled to a bloated 7.52 ERA across 26 1/3 innings of work at the highest level this season.

Molina gets his first look with the Giants after coming over from Atlanta in the Tyler Mahle trade earlier this month. The 24-year-old figures to operate in low-leverage spots initially.

Whitcomb receives his first opportunity with San Francisco after being claimed off waivers from the Astros earlier this month. The 27-year-old has flashed an interesting power/speed skillset in the upper minors for the last couple years, but was never able to parlay that into a permanent role in Houston.

Furman has gone 0-for-6 at the plate during five games with the Giants this season. He gets another opportunity with Willy Adames (elbow) and Victor Bericoto (knee) heading to the injured list.

Eldridge will be away from the club for the next couple days to attend his grandfather’s funeral. The general expectation is that he’ll be back in advance of Thursday’s series opener against Arizona.