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Zuniga was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Zuniga was called up Tuesday and struck out two batters in a clean inning of work in his MLB debut. He'll return to the minors for now as Adam Wainwright (groin) returns from the injured list.

Pomeranz is experiencing reduced discomfort in his left arm, and he could resume his throwing progression soon, per MLB.com.

Pomeranz was pulled from a minor-league rehab assignment after just one game in late April as a result of discomfort in his throwing arm, but the issue has reportedly "mostly subsided." The veteran reliever appears to have a chance to start throwing again soon, though the Padres may want to be cautious given the series of setbacks Pomeranz has experienced as he's attempted to work his way back to the big club. The 34-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021.

Barnes will be the first pitcher on the mound Saturday in what will likely be a bullpen game against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The Marlins had to scratch Bryan Hoeing for undisclosed reasons and will turn the ball over to a collection of relievers. Barnes will technically be making his first start since 2015, but it's unlikely he pitches more than an inning or two.

Hoeing was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The Marlins have yet to announce a reason for the change of plans, but it's likely that Hoeing is dealing with some sort of injury or illness. Matt Barnes will be the first pitcher on the hill for Miami in what will presumably be a bullpen game.

Fulmer worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless inning and record a hold in Friday's win over the Marlins.

Fulmer worked the eighth in the eventual 4-1 victory for his third hold of the season, and he's been pitching better lately. Since allowing six earned runs combined in consecutive outings on April 20 and 23, the veteran has now logged four straight scoreless appearances. Fulmer now has a 6.08 ERA and should continue to see high-leverage work for the Cubs if he looks like this version.

Suero pitched an inning against San Diego on Friday, allowing one run on three walks. He struck out one batter.

Suero made his first appearance as a Dodger after signing with the organization on a minor-league deal in January. The right-hander allowed just two earned runs over 10.2 frames at the Triple-A level before getting called up, but he walked five batters over that span. The lack of control was evident again in Suero's first big-league outing of the campaign, as he threw just 13 of 29 pitches for a strike and walked a trio of Padres. Suero will likely need to show much better command of the strike zone to keep his spot on the big-league roster.

Doval picked up the save in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Brewers. He allowed one walk while striking out two over one scoreless inning.

Doval has now tossed three straight scoreless outings since blowing his first save of the year against the Padres. The right-hander has decent numbers, sporting a 2.57 ERA and 1.21 WHIP on the year. However, he does have a blown save and two losses.

Manaea (1-1) earned the win Friday, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings in a 6-4 victory over Milwaukee. He struck out six.

Manaea finally earned a victory amid his nightmarish start to the season. The former Athletic now has a 7.33 ERA on the year as well as a hefty 1.63 WHIP. The southpaw should not be considered a reliable option until he strings together some quality starts. Friday was just the second time all season that Manaea hasn't given up a home run.

Leiter gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Marlins.

Brad Boxberger had worked the day before and taken his first loss of the season, but he also threw only one pitch -- which turned into a walkoff homer by the Nationals' Alex Call. Michael Fulmer handled the eighth inning Friday, so for now it looks like Leiter has jumped up to second in the pecking order for save opportunities. The 32-year-old has earned the spot with a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB through 14 innings, as increased usage of his nasty splitter has paid big dividends so far in 2023.

Chafin picked up the save in Friday's 3-1 victory over Washington. He struck out two over a perfect inning.

Chafin has now tossed scoreless outings in 12 of his 13 appearances this year. The southpaw sports a 1.03 WHIP on the season, and he is averaging nearly two strikeouts per inning (21 K's over 12.2 innings). The 32-year-old is a more than serviceable closer option for fantasy managers.