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Hudson was reinstated from the paternity list and added to the Nationals' NLCS roster Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The 32-year-old missed the first game of the NLCS for the birth of his child, but is now ready to return to the team and the closer role. Wander Suero was removed from the roster to make room for Hudson.

Suero is on the Nationals' NLCS roster but will be removed once Daniel Hudson returns from paternity leave, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Hudson is expected to miss just one game, so Suero's stay will likely be short. Suero pitched once in the NLDS, allowing one run while recording just one out.

Hudson is on paternity leave and will miss the first game of the NLCS against the Cardinals on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

The Nationals will be missing a key reliever for their first ever NLCS game, but his absence is unlikely to last long. Wander Suero has been designated to be removed from the roster once Hudson is activated.

Howard struck out two and walked six in 4.2 innings in the Arizona Fall League on Thursday.

Howard's fastball reached 98 mph and was grouped with an excellent curveball and slider, Josh Norris of Baseball America reports. The 23-year-old battled shoulder issues this season but was excellent when available, recording a 2.03 ERA in 15 starts while striking out 34.8 percent of opposing batters and walking just 5.9 percent. Six of those starts came at the Double-A level, leaving him positioned to make his big-league debut at some point next season if his progress continues.

Hudson will start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Nationals on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old will pitch in Game 4 of the NLCS after allowing four runs (one earned) off five hits and two walks while recording two strikeouts over 4.2 innings in the NLDS. Hudson carries a 3.35 ERA with a 136:86 K:BB over 32 starts in the regular season.

Hartlieb had surgery on his right foot Wednesday, and the Pirates expect him to be ready for spring training, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Hartlieb, 25, posted a 38:18 K:BB with a 9.00 ERA in 29 appearances this season.

Martin (oblique) was removed from the Braves' NLDS roster Friday.

Martin left his outing in Game 1 against the Cardinals on Thursday due to left oblique tightness. Removing him from the roster means he'll be unable to return for the NLCS, should the Braves qualify, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the team for the World Series if it makes it that far. Julio Teheran takes his spot in the bullpen.

Martin is expected to miss the remainder of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals after leaving Game 1 with left oblique tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Martin failed to throw a pitch in the actual contest, and it doesn't look as though he'll be able to return until later in the postseason, should the Braves manage to advance. The team has yet to announce who will replace the right-hander.

Martin was removed from Game 1 of the NLDS on Thursday against the Cardinals due to left oblique tightness.

Martin reportedly felt the issue during his warmup pitches and left the contest shortly after. His status for the remainder of the series should become known after further testing.

Martin left Game 1 of the NLDS against the Cardinals on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Martin was on track to enter the game in the top of the eighth inning, but after throwing a few warmup pitches, he was walked off the field with the trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until the details surrounding his injury are revealed.