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Strahm (2-2) earned the win Thursday, allowing no runs on two hits over 5.1 innings against the Mariners. He struck out five.

The Mariners couldn't get anything going against Strahm, mustering just two hits, as the Phillies picked up a 1-0 win. It's already the third scoreless outing for Strahm this season as he lowers his ERA to 2.31 with a 0.81 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB in 23.1 innings this season. The 31-year-old left-hander has done an impressive job stabilizing the back of Philadelphia's rotation early this year. Strahm tentatively lines up to face the Dodgers on the road in his next start.

Reyes was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Syracuse, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Reyes will join the Mets' bullpen ahead of Thursday night's game against the Nationals with Adam Ottavino going on paternity leave. Reyes had been getting stretched out as a starter at Syracuse but figures to work in long relief for the big club.

Ottavino was placed on the paternity list Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Ottavino will miss the Mets' series finale against the Nationals on Thursday and probably at least a portion of the team's four-game set against Atlanta that runs from Friday to Monday. Denyi Reyes is up from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

Legumina was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Louisville.

Legumina will rejoin the Reds' bullpen ahead of their three-game weekend series against the Athletics, which begins Friday. He's allowed just one earned run through 4.1 major-league innings this year.

Kilian threw a bullpen session Thursday and isn't listed among Triple-A Iowa probable starting pitchers this weekend, suggesting he could be called up to make a spot start for the Cubs on Saturday in Miami, Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports.

The Cubs require a new fifth starter this week with Jameson Taillon (groin) recently moving to the injured list, and all signs point to Kilian getting the first chance to replace him. After being lit up for eight earned runs in his 2023 debut for Iowa on April 2, Kilian rebounded nicely over his most recent two outings, logging a 1.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across nine innings. In lieu of a start, Kilian threw a simulated game at Iowa a few days ago to stay sharp, so he should be able to provide the Cubs with a decent amount of length if he does in fact get the call to the big leagues Saturday.

Hoeing is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Cubs at loanDepot Park.

Despite getting tagged for four earned runs on six hits and two walks across 3.2 innings against Atlanta in his 2023 MLB debut Tuesday, Hoeing will wind up getting a second start this weekend as a replacement in the rotation for Trevor Rogers (biceps). Hoeing may need a better showing against the Cubs to ensure he sticks in the rotation on a more permanent basis, as Miami could turn to long reliever Devin Smeltzer for starts if Hoeing can't get the job done.

Hicks (0-2) allowed an unearned run on two hits and struck out four without walking a batter over 1.2 innings, and he took the loss Wednesday versus the Giants.

A two-out fielding error by Lars Nootbaar and a subsequent wild pitch from Hicks allowed the Giants' Mitch Haniger to score the go-ahead run. Hicks has been used in low-leverage situations for a little over a week, but he entered a tie game on a three-inning scoreless streak and couldn't keep the score even. The hard-throwing righty trimmed his ERA to a bloated 6.97, and he has an awful 2.32 WHIP and a 17:9 K:BB through 10.1 innings. He's issued just one walk over his last five outings, but he's also uncorked two wild pitches in that span and still has some work to do to get his control in line.

Martinez (2-1) earned the win over Chicago on Wednesday, allowing three hits and striking out two batters over three scoreless frames.

Martinez came on in relief of Michael Wacha in the sixth inning and provided a bridge to closer Josh Hader, keeping Chicago off the board over three frames. Martinez tossed 34 of 50 pitches for a strike in his first appearance out of the bullpen this season. The right-hander began the campaign as a starter but was moved to a relief role when Joe Musgrove came off the IL on April 22.

Iglesias (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Iglesias got a late start to the season due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder, but he's been throwing off the mound for a while now with no issues. It's not clear how many rehab appearances he'll be asked to make, but it seems reasonable to think he'll be reinstated within a week or so. Iglesias will regain the closer job from A.J. Minter eventually, but it's possible Atlanta will ease him back into the role once activated.

Almonte allowed four runs on two hits and one walk over 1.1 innings against the Pirates on Wednesday.

Almonte entered the game with the Dodgers in a jam in the sixth inning, inheriting a two-on, one-out situation. He escaped by inducing a double play, but the right-hander was less effective in the following frame. He allowed four hitters to reach base, and all four came around to score, though two crossed the plate after Almonte departed. The veteran reliever has been charged with multiple runs in three of his 12 outings this season, including in two of his past three trips to the mound.