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  • Gerardo Reyes RP | ATH

    Padres' Gerardo Reyes: Recalled by Padres

    Reyes was recalled by the Padres on Wednesday.

    Reyes spent two days on the Padres' roster in mid-April, allowing four runs in an inning of work across two appearances. Cal Quantrill was optioned in a corresponding move.

  • Nick Burdi RP | NYM

    Pirates' Nick Burdi: Dealing with nerve injury

    Burdi (biceps) is dealing with a nerve injury and won't throw for four weeks, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

    Burdi was initially diagnosed with a strained right biceps and flexor mass, but a third opinion revealed the nerve damage. The right-hander will still have to build back up once he's cleared to resume throwing in approximately four weeks, so he likely won't be ready to return until sometime in the summer.

  • Edwin Diaz RP | LAD

    Mets' Edwin Diaz: Escapes with ninth save

    Diaz recorded his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Padres, giving up one run on two hits and two walks over one inning while striking out two.

    After Pete Alonso's homer in the top of the ninth inning gave the Mets a two-run lead, Diaz came on and made things interesting, but after allowing a run he escaped a one-out, bases-loaded jam by striking out Eric Hosmer and coaxing a groundball to shortstop out of Hunter Renfroe. Diaz has been scored upon in three of his last four appearances, but he still sports a 2.45 ERA and 24:4 K:BB through 14.2 innings and has yet to blow a save for the Mets.

  • Taylor Clarke RP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Taylor Clarke: Takes loss in first start

    Clarke (0-1) took the loss against the Rays on Tuesday as he allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings. He had two strikeouts and zero walks.

    Clarke's first start of his career was a good one as he delivered a quality start, though it wasn't enough to avoid being saddled with the loss. The 25-year-old staked his claim to a rotation spot after Zack Godley's move to the bullpen and figures to take the mound Sunday versus the Braves.

  • Dakota Hudson SP | LAA

    Cardinals' Dakota Hudson: Hit hard by Phillies

    Hudson (2-3) allowed eight runs (two earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out three across five innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Phillies.

    The biggest blow against Hudson came on a grand slam hit by Bryce Harper in the second inning. However, those runs weren't earned after two consecutive throwing errors by the defense behind him partially fueled the offensive outburst. After the disastrous frame, Hudson did manage to pitch deeper into the game prior to allowing two earned runs in the fifth inning, ending his night. He's now managed to pitch more than five innings in just two of his seven starts this season and has an ugly 4.63 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 35 innings.

  • Dinelson Lamet RP | LAD

    Padres' Dinelson Lamet: Progressing in rehab

    Lamet pitched an inning in an extended spring training game Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

    The right-hander took a positive step as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery he underwent in 2018, as he reportedly showcased impressive velocity in this extended spring training appearance. "He's bigger, he's stronger, he's worked really hard," manager Andy Green said. "It's been really impressive how he's attacked his rehab." Although this was an encouraging sign for Lamet, he's still without a timetable for a return. He posted a 4.57 ERA and struck out 139 batters in 114.1 innings in 2017.

  • Caleb Ferguson RP | STL

    Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson: Set for rehab assignment

    Ferguson (oblique) will embark on a minor-league rehab assignment later this week, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Ferguson threw around 15-to-20 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday and experienced no issues with his left oblique. The left-hander has only been on the injured list since April 28, so he may only need a game or two in the minors to get back up to speed.

  • Caleb Ferguson RP | STL

    Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson: Tosses sim game

    Ferguson (oblique) pitched a simulated game Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Ferguson took a big step forward by facing live hitters for the first time since suffering a left oblique injury. It remains unclear if he'll require a brief rehab stint prior to his activation.

  • Pat Venditte RP | LAD

    Giants' Pat Venditte: Booted off 40-man

    Venditte was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Venditte was roughed up in two outings after his promotion from the minors, surrendering six runs with two strikeouts over 3.1 innings of work out of the bullpen. Yangervis Solarte was also designated for assignment, opening up spots on the roster for Mac Williamson and Donovan Solano.

  • Chris Rusin RP | COL

    Rockies' Chris Rusin: Begins rehab assignment

    Rusin (back) struck out one over one scoreless inning in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

    Back pain popped up in mid-March and forced Rusin to the 10-day injured list to begin the regular season. He faced live hitters during the final week of April and joined the team's top minor-league affiliate right away for his rehab assignment, so it would seem like Rusin's not too far off from rejoining the big-league club. Rusin struggled mightily last season, posting a 6.09 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, but was much better the year prior (2.65 ERA, 1.11 WHIP).

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