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Garcia was credited with a hold Sunday against the Giants despite giving up two runs on one hit and two walks over one-third of an inning.

Garcia threw just four of 16 pitches for a strike in the outing and also uncorked a wild pitch. Since returning from the injured list June 10, the right-hander has surrendered four runs on five hits and two walks over 1.2 innings across three appearances. Garcia tied for sixth in the NL with a career-best 20 holds last season, but he's posted an ugly 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP overall in 21 frames this year. After Sunday's loss, Padres manager Bob Melvin hinted that the team may look to other options in high-leverage situations, saying, "We're trying to get Garcίa going...It hasn't worked to this point. We definitely need another guy down there, another righty," per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Hoeing did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three hits over four scoreless innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out five and did not record a walk.

Hoeing, who'd been operating out of the bullpen recently, drew a spot start Monday and shut down Toronto's offense through four strong innings. He needed only 54 pitches (36 strikes) to get through four frames, but the right-hander wasn't fully stretched out as a starter, so he didn't come out for the fifth, costing him a chance at a win. Either way, Hoeing presumably did enough to earn at least one more shot in the rotation while Edward Cabrera (shoulder) is on the injured list.

Selby (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning in relief Friday for Triple-A Indianapolis after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list earlier that day.

Selby was on the shelf for about a month due to the right shoulder injury. The 25-year-old right-handed reliever has compiled a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB in 16.1 innings. Though he's not seen as one of the Pirates' better pitching prospects, Selby's presence on the 40-man roster should give him a chance at making his big-league debut later in 2023 if Pittsburgh has a need for another bullpen arm.

Hicks picked up the save in Monday's 8-6 victory over Washington, allowing one hit during a scoreless inning. He struck out one and did not record a walk.

With Ryan Helsley (forearm) on the injured list, Hicks has locked down saves in three consecutive days. The flamethrowing right-hander started his career as a closer, but he struggled to stay healthy and had been limited to set-up duties when available. Nonetheless, Hicks is healthy now and has a clear path to late-inning opportunities, so he should be rostered in basically every fantasy format. Giovanny Gallegos also figures to get some ninth-inning work while Helsley remains sidelined, but it appears to be Hicks' job to lose for now.

Hudson was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Hudson was roughed up during his lone appearance with the big club. The big southpaw has been dominant with OKC this season and should get another chance at the major-league level eventually.

Winn didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Padres after allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out four batters over five innings.

Winn was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday after Alex Cobb (oblique) landed on the injured list. Though Winn didn't start Monday, he gave San Francisco five efficient innings during which he tossed a modest 60 pitches (42 strikes). The right-hander served up a solo homer to Juan Soto on his first pitch but kept the Padres off the scoreboard thereafter. Winn will likely be unavailable for a few days following his lengthy outing Monday, but he could stick around as a long-relief option. He's given up just two runs over nine innings across two appearances in that role so far this season.

Diaz allowed two hits in a scoreless inning Monday, striking out two and earning a save over the Rockies.

Diaz put runners on first and third with no outs but managed to lock in and finish off the 5-4 win. He's now converted all 19 of his save chances while registering a 1.80 ERA and a 52:13 K:BB through 30 innings. However, he's run into some light trouble recently, yielding two runs on four hits and two walks over his last 5.2 frames.

The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

With the placement of Scott Alexander (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Monday, Hjelle will be called on to replace Alexander in the bullpen. The 26-year-old righty holds a 10.13 ERA and 2.33 WHIP through 13.1 innings in the majors this season, and he's been used exclusively out of the bullpen with the Giants despite serving as a starter in Triple-A.

The Giants placed Alexander on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Alexander was pulled from Sunday's game against the Dodgers with discomfort in his left hamstring -- an issue that has bothered him quite a bit recently. The 33-year-old lefty will now be sidelined for at least 15 days while Sean Hjelle returns from Triple-A Sacramento to take Alexander's spot in the bullpen.

Herget was designated for assignment Monday.

The Reds needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Joey Votto's return from the 60-day injured list. Herget, 32, holds a career 6.21 ERA over 16 relief appearances at the big-league level.