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Suter (8-4) allowed two earned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out five across seven innings to earn the win Thursday against the Cardinals.

Suter began the game inauspiciously, allowing a home run to Matt Carpenter on his first pitch. However, he went on to retire the next 12 batters he faced and got plenty of run support to record his eighth win of the season, good for third in the National League. After failing to pitch more than 5.2 innings through his first 12 starts this season, Suter has now gone seven innings in each of his past two outings.

Smith is expected to have his contract selected by the Mets, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The Mets optioned out two relievers after their series against the Rockies, so it'd make sense to restock the bullpen with a player like Smith. In 21 appearances (one start) at Triple-A Las Vegas this year, he notched a 3.00 ERA to go with a 1.20 WHIP and 28 strikeouts over 30.0 innings. The Mets will have to make a 40-man roster move before officially adding him.

Sewald was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Sewald allowed a run on a walk and a single in Thursday's loss to the Rockies, raising his season ERA to 4.85 and prompting the Mets to send him to the minors to work through some of his struggles. Given the injuries and ineffectiveness hampering the team's bullpen, Sewald figures to rejoin the big-league team once he's able to figure some things out. A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to Friday's series opener against the Dodgers.

Maton (lat) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Thursday.

Maton is set to rejoin the Padres' bullpen after missing more than a month with a lat strain. The right-hander was able to make six minor-league rehab appearances, allowing just one run across 6.2 innings of work. Maton posted a 0.56 ERA across 16 innings with the Padres prior to landing on the shelf, so he should quickly work his way back to a prominent spot in the bullpen.

Miller (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day disabled list to start Monday against the Marlins, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Miller has been cleared to make his long-awaited 2018 big-league debut after completing a lengthy recovery process that included a four-game rehab assignment. He posted a 4.66 ERA and 28:6 K:BB across 19.1 innings in those four outings (two with Double-A Jackson, two with High-A Visalia). The right-hander, who hasn't pitched in the majors since April of 2017 due to an elbow injury that ultimately required Tommy John surgery, will assume the rotation spot of Matt Koch, who was sent to the minors Wednesday. With Robbie Ray (oblique) also nearing a return from the disabled list, Miller may need to pitch well right away if he wants to stick in the rotation.

Peralta was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Peralta has been unable to replicate his 2017 form (3.64 ERA across 64.2 frames), scuffling to an unsightly 6.14 ERA across 29.1 innings this season. His struggles culminated in blowup against the Tigers on Tuesday in which he allowed five runs on four hits and a walk without recording an out. The lefty will now try to sort things out in the minors before returning to the big-league bullpen sometime later in the summer. Kyle Crockett was promoted from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding roster move.

Crockett had his contract purchased from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Crockett will take the place of the struggling Wandy Peralta, who was sent to the minors in a corresponding roster move. The 26-year-old lefty posted a 4.00 ERA and 23:5 K:BB across 27 innings with the Bats before earning a promotion. Crockett will likely be limited to a lower-leverage role out of the bullpen during his time with the Reds.

Almonte was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Almonte will offer a fresh arm out of the Rockies' bullpen after manager Bud Black deployed six relievers in Wednesday's 10-8 win. The right-hander was scheduled to start for the Isotopes on Thursday, so he'll be available to pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen if necessary. He posted a 6.27 ERA and 22:12 K:BB across nine starts (33 innings) with Albuquerque prior to getting the call. Ryan McMahon was sent to the minors in a corresponding roster move.

Leone (biceps) is undergoing a strengthening program for his arm due to atrophy he's experienced because of nerve issues, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Leone has been on the 60-day disabled list since May 30, but he's been sidelined since a May 5 outing in which he experienced spasms in his throwing arm. The reliever is waiting for full nerve regeneration in his arm before he resumes throwing, so his recovery timeline remains murky for the time being.

Suter will pitch against St. Louis on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Manager Craig Counsell elected to push everyone in the rotation back a day following Wednesday's rainout. Suter has appeared in 15 games for the Brewers this season, accumulating a 4.30 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.