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Diaz (0-2) allowed one unearned run on one hit while striking out two over an inning of work, taking the loss in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers.

Diaz was brought on to start the top of the 10th inning, and after striking out Chris Taylor, he gave up a double to Cody Bellinger that scored ghost runner Corey Seager. Although Diaz was able to limit the damage to one, that was enough to saddle him with the loss, as the Mets failed to score in the bottom half.

Pomeranz (torn flexor tendon) will have surgery Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Pomeranz had been sidelined with left forearm inflammation -- his second IL stint with that designation over the past six weeks. He also missed significant time earlier this season with a lat injury. Pomeranz is under contract with San Diego for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He finishes the year with a 1.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 25.2 innings.

Bickford (2-1) worked a perfect 1.1 innings while striking out two, picking up the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Mets.

Bickford got four critical outs in the Dodgers' pursuit of victory Saturday night, including two strikeouts in the bottom of the 10th inning that set the table for Corey Knebel's third save of the season. Bickford has now struck out at least one batter in seven straight outings and hasn't allowed an earned run since July 30.

Peters will start Sunday's game against the Brewers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

He threw five innings Aug. 7 at Triple-A but has not pitched more than three innings in any other appearance since going six innings July 10. All told, Peters has a 3.71 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 53.1 innings through 13 appearances at Triple-A. It's unclear if he will be making a spot start or if he could stick in the rotation going forward.

Reed was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Reed made his major-league debut for the Dodgers in July, allowing three runs (two earned) in 5.1 innings of relief. He'll now get the chance to make his first appearance for his new team after being claimed off waivers in early August; Reed spent two days in the Mets' bullpen earlier in the month but didn't enter a game.

Hartlieb was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Hartlieb was up as the extra man for Wednesday's doubleheader but did not get into either game. He was sent back to Triple-A Syracuse following the game but is back with the team just three days later and will try to improve on his 10.29 ERA and 2.29 WHIP, numbers he's recorded in seven innings of relief.

Smith landed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Smith has pitched well in 41.1 innings for the Mets this season, cruising to a 2.40 ERA and 1.06 WHIP, though he owes at least some of his success to an unsustainable .212 BABIP. It's not yet clear how much time he'll miss.

Jackson landed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday while dealing with the side effects of his vaccine shot, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Given the reason for the move, it's likely Jackson won't wind up missing more than a day or two. The transaction clears space for the Giants to call up Sammy Long, who will start Saturday against the Rockies.

Long was recalled Saturday and will start against the Rockies.

Long hasn't been particularly good in three starts and four relief appearances at the major-league level this season, struggling to a 5.81 ERA, though his 23.5 percent strikeout rate and 7.8 percent walk rate are both perfectly fine marks. He replaces Jay Jackson, who landed on the COVID-10 injured list.

Jansen will not be available to pitch Saturday against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Although Jansen threw just 19 pitches Friday, he did complete two high-leverage innings, leading manager Dave Roberts to give him a day off Saturday. With Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and Justin Bruihl also resting, the Dodgers will have to look elsewhere for late-innings relief work.