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Howard (oblique) threw a simulated game at PNC Park on Wednesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Howard resumed mound work last week as he continues to work his way back from a right oblique strain, and he felt good after facing hitters Wednesday. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk didn't say how many simulated games the southpaw will participate in, but Howard's next step in his recovery will likely be a rehab assignment.

Alvarado was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left shoulder impingement.

Alvarado hasn't pitched since delivering a scoreless frame Aug. 7, so it appears he's been dealing with the injury for a few days. It's unclear how long the left-hander is expected to be sidelined, but he'll be eligible to return from the injured list Aug. 18.

Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Moore will likely start Saturday's game against the Reds, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Unless he's needed in relief during the Phillies' next three games, Moore will step back into the rotation as a replacement for Chase Anderson (triceps), who was placed on the injured list last weekend. Whether working as a starter or long reliever this season, Moore has been hit hard (2.1 HR/9, 1.63 WHIP) and has exhibited poor control (9.4 percent walk rate). Even in NL-only formats, Moore may do more harm than good for fantasy managers.

Brogdon (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Brogdon was dealing with right elbow tightness, but he'll rejoin the Phillies' bullpen after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. Since the start of July, the right-hander has put up a 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 11 innings across nine relief appearances.

Suter picked up his first career save in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cubs.

With Josh Hader (COVID-19) out of action and both Devin Williams and Brad Boxberger pitching in the first game of the twin bill, manager Craig Counsell turned to Suter for the final four outs of the nightcap and the southpaw delivered. Fantasy players should not count on Suter tallying more than another save or two, but he is still providing value elsewhere, allowing just one earned run in 15.1 innings (0.59 ERA) while racking up three wins and posting a 1.04 WHIP over his last 12 trips to the mound.

The Mets will call Hartlieb up from Triple-A Syracuse to have him serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's twin bill with the Nationals, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The Mets and Nationals won't be playing a traditional doubleheader; the first game will be a resumption of Tuesday's contest, which was suspended in the second inning with Washington leading, 3-1. Regardless, Hartlieb's status as the 27th man means he'll likely be sent back to Syracuse after the two games are completed. Through six big-league appearances between the Mets and Pirates this season, Hartlieb has given up eight earned runs on seven hits and nine walks across seven innings.

Lamet (forearm) tossed approximately 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Lamet has now faced hitters in live BP on two occasions since making a rehab appearance for High-A Lake Elsinore on Aug. 4, and manager Jayce Tingler suggested the simulated outings could be an adequate alternative to a minor-league rehab assignment as the right-hander builds back up from the latest setback with his forearm. All comments from Tingler indicate that Lamet will be deployed out of the bullpen upon returning from the injured list, with the 29-year-old expected to first work in the middle innings before potentially gaining traction as a back-end arm. Since Lamet won't be a candidate for saves with Mark Melancon having locked down the closer job, he likely isn't worth holding in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Nolin's contract was selected by the Nationals on Wednesday.

Nolin began the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Rochester after he played for the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball last season. He's posted a 3.78 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 52.1 innings across 12 appearances (nine starts), and the 31-year-old lefty could be an option to start or eat innings in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets. The Nationals optioned reliever Sam Clay to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Pomeranz was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to right forearm inflammation, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Though he scooped up his 13th hold of the season and lowered his ERA to 1.75 during his relief appearance in Tuesday's win over the Marlins, Pomeranz exited the contest after experiencing pain in his forearm, an injury manager Jayce Tingler indicated was "very similar" to what the lefty has dealt with off and on throughout the season, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Pomeranz could be sent in for additional tests before the Padres have a clear sense of when he'll be ready to return, but given the recurring nature of his forearm problems, it wouldn't be surprising if he was sidelined for more than the minimum 10 days.

The Padres reinstated Hudson from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

San Diego will swap one high-leverage reliever in for another on the active roster, as Drew Pomeranz (forearm) was moved to the IL in a corresponding move. Before landing on the IL and being shipped to San Diego ahead of the trade deadline, Hudson had worked as the top setup man to Brad Hand in Washington, recording 15 holds while posting a 2.20 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 48:7 K:BB in 32.2 innings. Now that he's cleared COVID-19 protocols, Hudson should quickly emerge as a key part of the late-inning bridge to San Diego closer Mark Melancon.