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Long (2-1) allowed three hits and one walk while striking out four across 5.1 innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Mets.

Long turned in his longest outing since June 20 after being given a few weeks to ramp up at Triple-A Sacramento. Filling the rotation spot of Anthony DeSclafani (ankle), Long pounded the strike zone for 19 called strikes and was the beneficiary of strong run support. Despite the effective outing, Long may not have the chance for another turn through the rotation as DeSclafani, Johnny Cueto (elbow) and Kevin Gausman (illness) are all expected to return imminently.

Alzolay (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Alzolay is set to throw about three innings in his first rehab outing, and he'll be evaluated afterward to make sure there's no soreness in his hamstring. The right-hander has been on the shelf since Aug. 14 with a hamstring strain, and he'll likely need at least one more rehab start after Wednesday's before rejoining the big-league rotation.

Lamet (forearm/hip) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Lamet hasn't pitched in a big-league game since late June because of right forearm inflammation. He appeared close to being activated after making a rehab outing in early August, but a hip infection ultimately postponed his return. He's since resumed throwing off a mound, and he could join the Padres' bullpen within the next couple of weeks if he's able to successfully get a few minor-league outings under his belt.

Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Diaz's latest stint in the majors lasted just four days. He didn't get into a single game during that time. The move clears a space for the Mets to add recent waiver claim Heath Hembree.

De Los Santos was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

De Los Santos had been with the team for most of August, allowing one run in 6.1 innings while striking out 10 and walking two in his latest stint with the team. The strong showing was only enough to bring his season ERA and WHIP down to 5.24 and 1.61, respectively. The move clears space for Freddy Galvis to return from his quadriceps injury.

Coonrod (forearm) was activated off the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Forearm tendinitis had kept Coonrod on the shelf since late June, but he's ready to go now after bouncing back from a late-July setback and tossing three scoreless innings on a rehab assignment. He was serviceable for the Phillies prior to the injury but wasn't a shutdown arm, recording a 4.18 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 28 innings. He found his way to two saves early in the year but won't be a top high-leverage option down the stretch with Ian Kennedy now entrenched in the closer role. Jorge Bonifacio was designated for assignment to clear space on the active and 40-man rosters.

The Reds reinstated Antone (forearm) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Antone returns after a right forearm strain sidelined him for nearly two months. Injuries have limited the righty to 22 appearances this season, but he's posted a 1.87 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 33.2 innings, and he figures to be thrown right into high-leverage relief situations now that he's healthy. Sean Doolittle was designated for assignment.

Rolison (hand) made the third start of his rehab assignment at High-A Spokane on Saturday, tossing five innings and giving up two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three.

After making the first of his two rehab starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Rolison was given a tougher assignment over the weekend and acquitted himself well. Rolison, who is on the mend from a fractured left hand, built up to 70 pitches Saturday. He could be cleared to return from the 7-day injured list to make his next start with Triple-A Albuquerque.

Johnson will start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

The right-hander has yet to log multiple frames during any of his 48 appearances this season, so it's unlikely that San Diego will ask him to work past the first inning. Nabil Crismatt is a candidate to provide length after Johnson in what figures to be some form of a bullpen game. It's also possible the club makes a transaction prior to first pitch to have another multi-inning arm available.

The Giants confirmed Long as their starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

After being called up ahead of Sunday's game in Oakland, Long wasn't needed in relief, so he'll step into the rotation spot vacated by Anthony DeSclafani (ankle), who was moved to the injured list last weekend. Since the Giants are hopeful DeSclafani's injury is only a short-term concern, Long may only make one turn through the rotation, regardless of how he performs Tuesday. In his other eight outings (four starts) with the big club this season, Long has posted a 5.72 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB in 28.1 innings.