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The Marlins optioned Hernandez to Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

After dazzling over eight starts with New Orleans (1.07 ERA, 61:14 K:BB in 42 innings), Hernandez was rewarded with a promotion to the big leagues earlier this week. With no spots available in the Miami rotation, however, Hernandez had to settle for a long-relief role. He didn't impress in his lone appearance out of the bullpen Tuesday against the Giants, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk over two frames. He'll now head back to New Orleans to continue his development as a starter while Jeff Brigham moves up from Triple-A to take his spot in the bullpen.

The Marlins recalled Brigham from Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

In a corresponding move, Miami demoted Elieser Hernandez, who may not have been available for Thursday's series finale with the Giants after covering two innings (38 pitches) in relief two days earlier. Brigham will thus provide the Marlins with a fresh arm in long relief after shining out of the New Orleans bullpen. Over his 11 appearances at Triple-A spanning 16 innings, Brigham has posted a 1.13 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB.

Diaz (1-3) took a blown save and loss Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk while recording just one out.

Diaz failed to protect an 8-5 lead in the ninth as he collapsed into an absolute meltdown. The damage began right away when he allowed back-to-back homers to Joc Pederson and Max Muncy. Cody Bellinger then swatted an RBI double that brought the Dodgers down one, 8-7. The final leg of the rally came with the bases loaded as Alex Verdugo walked it off with a sacrifice fly to left field that sent the winning run home. The awful outing can probably be chalked up as a fluke, since Diaz has been relatively solid all season. In all, the right-hander holds a 3.22 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 13 saves.

Hoffman (1-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six through five innings of work.

The win was Hoffman's first since 2017. The 26-year-old has failed to make a major impact since then, spending most of his time in the minors. Hoffman got the call up again May 24 and had some trouble with location in his last outing, but managed to turn things around Wednesday with pivotal strikeouts to work his way out of jams. Despite the improvement, Hoffman's ERA still sits at an ugly 7.20 with a 1.60 WHIP through three starts. His status in the rotation is uncertain, but with Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela struggling, Hoffman has a shot to make another start again soon.

Cabrera (0-1) took the loss in his major-league debut Wednesday at Philadelphia by giving up five runs (three earned) on five hits over 3.2 innings. He struck out five and walked two.

Cabrera ran into trouble immediately as he issued a four-pitch walk to start the game, helping lead to a two-run first inning for the Phillies (though both runs were unearned due to an error). The 22-year-old lasted only 53 pitches and left with a runner on base -- that runner came around to score after Cabrera exited during the fourth inning. It's not clear whether the Cardinals plan to give Cabrera another look look in the rotation, as they could potentially go without a fifth starter until late next week due to Monday's off day.

Reyes could make his next start for Triple-A Memphis, Rob Rains of StLSportsPage.com reports.

Reyes has looked sharp in a pair of starts for High-A Palm Beach, compiling a 1.93 ERA and 11:3 K:BB in 9.1 innings. Assuming he checks out OK after throwing 77 pitches in Tuesday's outing for Palm Beach, Reyes could be cleared to join the Redbirds for his next start.

Rusin (back) will make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Rusin has already made seven rehab appearances between Triple-A Albuquerque and Double-A Hartford, posting a 5.84 ERA and 9:5 K:BB across 12.1 innings during those outings. While Rusin is inching closer to a return, the Rockies want to play it safe and build his innings up before activating him from the injured list, leaving the left-hander without a concrete return date.

Jerez was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jerez will replace Nick Vincent -- who was placed on the injured list with a pectoral strain -- on the roster and in the bullpen. The 27-year-old Jerez has made one appearance for the big club this season, picking up the win with a scoreless inning of relief (despite two walks) against the Rockies earlier in the month.

Robertson (elbow) is close to beginning a throwing progression, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Robertson originally wasn't expected to resume throwing until mid-June, so this is certainly welcomed news for the Phillies and fantasy owners alike. Given the length of his absence -- Robertson has been on the shelf since April 15 -- the veteran right-hander will need plenty of time to get back up to speed. That said, manager Gabe Kapler noted a return before the end of June is "not out of the question" for Robertson.

Pivetta will start Sunday against the Dodgers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Pivetta will stick in the big-league rotation for at least one more start after picking up the win in his return to the rotation Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings in that outing. Whether he sticks in the rotation beyond Sunday could depend on how the right-hander performs.