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The Diamondbacks outrighted Weems to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Weems will stay in the organization after none of MLB's other 29 teams put in a claim for the right-handed reliever when he was exposed to waivers earlier in the week. The 28-year-old has appeared in seven games between Oakland and Arizona this season, giving up 10 earned runs on six hits and six walks across 5.2 innings.

Hernandez (quadriceps) made the third start of his minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, tossing five innings and allowing one run on two hits and no walks while striking out 10.

Hernandez needed only 62 pitches (48 strikes) to record his 10 punchouts. After missing the past two months with a right quad strain, Hernandez has looked dominant through his three rehab outings, allowing only one run while posting an 18:0 K:BB in 11.2 innings. The Marlins haven't announced their plans for Hernandez, but based on where his pitch count currently stands and how he's performed in the minors, his next start will most likely come with the big club either Sunday against the Cubs or during next week's series with Atlanta. The 26-year-old right-hander makes for an intriguing pitcher to stash in leagues where he's sitting on the waiver wire.

Axford (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Axford's shift to the 60-day IL is simply procedural since he's dealing with significant structural damage in his elbow and won't pitch again this season. The Brewers haven't yet announced whether the 38-year-old will require surgery or if he'll be ready for the start of spring training in 2022.

Hudson allowed one run on two hits and two walks without retiring a batter Wednesday versus the Marlins.

The right-hander is expected to eventually fill a high-leverage role in the Padres' bullpen, but he was brought in with San Diego down 6-0 in the eighth inning Wednesday. Hudson gave up a pair of hits to lead off the frame, then followed with a pair of walks to force in a run. His final line could have looked much worse, but Miguel Diaz inherited the bases-loaded, no-outs situation and managed to emerge from the frame without allowing another run. Hudson's shaky performance can perhaps partly be attributed to a layoff that lasted over two weeks, but San Diego may need him to turn things around quickly with top setup man Drew Pomeranz (forearm) placed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday.

Milner was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

Milner's latest stint in the majors lasted just a single day. He tossed a scoreless inning against the Cubs on Wednesday but will now make way for Josh Hader (illness), who returns from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.

Hader (illness) was activated off the COVID-19 injured list as expected Thursday.

Hader tested positive for the virus back in early August, but he was able to keep throwing while on the injured list, per Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin. That suggests he should be at full strength right away and should immediately return to his normal closer role. Devin Williams will return to his usual setup role.

Coonrod (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the Phillies to select David Paulino's contract. It likely has little impact on Coonrod's return timeline, as he's already missed close to 60 days with forearm tendinitis and doesn't appear to be anywhere near a return after suffering a setback in a rehab game in late July. The Phillies have yet to indicate when he's expected to be back in action.

Diaz struck out a batter over a 1-2-3 ninth inning en route to collecting his 24th save of the season in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Nationals, a game New York and Washington resumed Wednesday.

After blowing three consecutive saves from July 11 through 19 to put his job security into question, Diaz has righted the ship ever since. He's converted five consecutive saves with little stress, with the only runs he's allowed over the past three weeks coming in a game the Mets were already trailing 2-1 when he entered. Diaz needed only eight pitches to retire the side Wednesday.

Los Angeles recalled White from Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of his scheduled start Thursday in Philadelphia, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

White will be the first pitcher on the mound rather than follow an opener, which was previously reported as a possibility. White hasn't tossed more than four innings in the majors this season but has the capacity to pitch deeper into games, as he matched his season high with five innings in his most recent outing for Triple-A one week ago. Exactly how deep the Dodgers expect him to go in this outing is not yet clear.

Machado won't serve as an opener for first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Mets, as Sean Nolin has been announced as Washington's starting pitcher.

Washington intended to have Machado open the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets, but those plans were scrapped after the nightcap was postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will conclude their series with a twin bill Thursday, but Machado looks like he'll work exclusively in a relief role. Nolin will get the starting nod for Game 1, and Erick Fedde is expected to start Game 2.