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Holmes was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

The 25-year-old righty made his major-league debut April 6, allowing a run and striking out two in a pair of innings. Holmes largely worked as a starter in the minors, so he'll likely be stretched out upon his return to Indianapolis.

Pint (forearm tightness) is on the 7-day disabled list with Low-A Asheville.

Charlie Drysdale of SB Nation reports that Pint remained with the Tourists, even after being evaluated by doctors, so it's possible that he will be able to return to the mound after a couple weeks of rest and treatment. That said, Pint's high-end velocity makes him a prime candidate to eventually need Tommy John surgery, so that's got to be in the minds of his dynasty-league owners right now.

Brebbia was credited with his first hold in a 13-4 win over the Reds on Thursday, firing a scoreless sixth inning in which he recorded two strikeouts.

A quick 15 pitches was all it took for Brebbia to dispose of Phillip Ervin, Tucker Barnhart and Alex Blandino in his one frame. The 27-year-old has generated a pair of perfect one-inning efforts in his first two trips to the mound this season, recording three punchouts in the process.

Mayers was credited with his first save in a 13-4 win over the Reds on Thursday, allowing two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings. He struck out two.

Manager Mike Matheny wasted no time getting Mayers some work following the 26-year-old right-hander's callup from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day. Mayers' current big-league stint is expected to last through Sam Tuivailala's (knee) disabled-list stay at a minimum, and his ability to eat up multiple innings could possibly garner him a longer-term role.

Melancon (elbow) received a stem cell injection in his pronator Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He'll begin a throwing program in roughly two weeks.

Melancon met with Dr. James Andrews on Thursday, who confirmed that his right elbow ligament is fine. Despite that positive news, it seems that the veteran reliever is still a ways away from returning to the field, as he will be shut down from participating in baseball activities for another two weeks. He'll then need to begin a throwing program and likely toss a few minor-league rehab innings before making his way back from the disabled list. Barring a downturn in performance, Hunter Strickland will continue to occupy the ninth-inning role in Melancon's absence.

Wilson gave up four earned runs while retiring just two batters in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. He allowed three hits and three walks.

Wilson was entirely ineffective in this one, as he gave up a three-run home run and a solo home run in a disastrous seventh inning. Through his first 6.1 innings of work this season, Wilson has a disappointing 5.68 ERA and 1.89 WHIP, though he hadn't allowed an earned run before this implosion. The Cubs are counting on Wilson to be a key left-handed reliever, but he's mostly struggled since joining the team before the trade deadline last summer.

Yates (ankle) was throwing on the field Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Yates was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with right ankle tendinitis, so it's just the first step in his recovery process. The 31-year-old still has some work to do in his recovery and there is no clear timetable for his return, although he is eligible to return from the DL April 18.

The Giants optioned Suarez to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Suarez allowed four runs on four hits and recorded seven strikeouts over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's spot start for the injured Johnny Cueto (ankle). The Giants are apparently confident that Cueto will be ready to return from the disabled list when eligible Tuesday and recalled Derek Law from Sacramento to bolster their bullpen depth in the meantime.

Law was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Thursday's game against San Diego, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Law will add a little extra depth to the Giants' bullpen as the club optioned Andrew Suarez back down to Sacramento following his start Wednesday. Over 41 appearances with the big-league team in 2017, Law posted a 5.06 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with a 35:14 K:BB in 37.1 innings of relief.

Erceg is 10-for-26 (.385) with four doubles, four RBI, and a 2:4 BB:K through six games with Double-A Biloxi.

Erceg is playing at the Double-A level for the first time, but he has not encountered any trouble yet, building upon the .864 OPS he posted over 26 games last August. Erceg's stock got a slight boost late last year, but it could see a far more significant bump if he continues handling Double-A pitching with ease.