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Hoover (shoulder) tossed a simulated game Saturday at the Diamondbacks' extended spring training facility, the Associated Press reports.

It's unclear whether Hoover will require a rehab assignment prior to coming off the 10-day disabled list, but even if that's deemed necessary, he should be on track to rejoin the Diamondbacks for their first game out of the All-Star break July 14. Hoover has compiled a 4.18 ERA, 1.99 WHIP and 36:17 K:BB over 23.2 innings this season.

Leiter has been moved to the bullpen, Jake Lourim and Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer report.

He has pitched well since he was inserted into the Phillies' rotation in late June, but he will shift to the 'pen now that Jerad Eickhoff (back) is returning from the disabled list. Leiter will likely see most of his work in long relief and lower-leverage situations.

Hoffman logged seven innings but gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks Saturday against the White Sox. He struck out only two batters and didn't factor in the decision.

The rookie has flashed some excellent stuff this year but still has to deal with the pitcher's nightmare of a park known as Coors Field. Hoffman will take a 4.15 ERA into the second half that hides some excellent indicators, including a 8.0 K/9, 2.6 BB/9 and 3.44 FIP. He'll remain worth streaming for favorable road starts, at minimum, but his skills say he could be much more than that if not for his dangerous home.

Maurer allowed one hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save Saturday against the Phillies.

Maurer was protecting a one-run lead and easily converted his second save in less than 24 hours to give him 19 on the year. Although he has a high ERA, his ability to close out games gives him significant fantasy value.

Hatch, 22, has a 3.43 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 78:33 K:BB in 76 innings for High-A Myrtle Beach.

There was not much buzz surrounding Hatch this past offseason, as he didn't see any game action in 2016 after the Cubs selected him with their first pick (104th overall) in last year's draft. He has a potentially plus fastball and a potentially plus breaking ball, but the command and changeup lag behind the rest of the profile. Hatch may be the second best pitching prospect in the Cubs' system, behind Dylan Cease.

Hand (2-4) struck out three over 1.1 innings Friday, earning a win over the Phillies.

The 26-year-old was actually charged with a blown save after he allowed two of Phil Maton's baserunners to come home. The runs didn't affect Hand's 2.30 ERA, so fantasy owners simply benefited from him picking up the victory. The dominant southpaw has improved on his breakout 2016 campaign, earning the first All-Star appearance of his career.

Suter (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five over 6.1 innings, but didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Yankees.

Suter had a 3-0 lead going into the seventh inning before he gave up a pair of runs, and although he successfully outdueled Luis Severino, the bullpen blew the lead in the ninth inning to keep him from earning his second victory. With his second consecutive solid outing, it'll likely ensure that he continues to make starts while Chase Anderson (oblique) misses time on the disabled list for the near future. He'll make his next start at a time yet to be determined after the All-Star break.

Garcia has a 2.70 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 26 strikeouts across 33.1 innings this season.

The 30-year-old hasn't allowed a run over his last 10.2 innings (eight appearances), and has given up only four hits in that stretch. Garcia is in the midst of his best season in the majors, but hasn't seen many high-leverage situations since early in the season.

Edwards (3-1) pitched 1.2 scoreless innings and recorded three strikeouts to earn his third win of the season Friday against Pittsburgh.

The right-hander did issue a pair of walks, but held the Pirates without a hit. Edwards has bounced back after a rough June (5.40 ERA), and now has a 2.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 50 strikeouts over 35.1 innings this season. The 25-year-old has recorded 12 holds and is holding opponents to a .129/.257/.333 slash line.

Hader (1-0) allowed one run over three innings and recorded seven strikeouts to earn his first career win Friday against the Yankees.

The 23-year-old relieved starting pitcher Junior Guerra in the fourth inning following a rain delay and produced his longest outing in the majors. The left-hander gave up his first run of the season on an Aaron Judge solo home run, but it was the only hit allowed. Hader now has a 0.73 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 12.1 innings with 13 strikeouts since being recalled in early June, but he has shown some struggles with command and has issued 10 walks.