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Smith (knee) threw another successful bullpen session Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

This is the second bullpen session in three days for Smith, who increased his pitch count from 25 to 35 pitches. According to the report, the quantity of pitches thrown at 100 percent was also increased. Although Smith is likely little more than a trade chip at this point, his progress of late helps makes a mid-June return a more realistic possibility.

Garcia was recalled from Double-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

It's the first big league call-up for Garcia, who posted a 4.04 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 35.2 innings at Jacksonville. While he served as a starter at the Double-A level, Garcia figures to be deployed primarily in long relief during his stint with the Marlins.

Wittgren was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Wittgren made two appearances during his latest stint with the Marlins, giving up one run and four hits over 3.2 innings. He'll be replaced in the bullpen by Jarlin Garcia, who was recalled from New Orleans in a corresponding move.

Jansen notched his 13th save by striking out the only batter he faced Saturday against the Cardinals.

He was called upon after Scott Kazmir allowed a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to bring the Cardinals within two runs, putting Jansen in a save situation. Jansen has only allowed a single run over 16 appearances and owns a 0.59 ERA to go along with a 0.52 WHIP.

Gomez was given a night off Saturday, Paul Hagen of MLB.com reports.

Gomez has made 20 appearances this season, which places him near the very top of the MLB leaderboard. Hector Neris also had the night off Saturday, so David Hernandez was given a save chance, which he converted. Gomez should be available Sunday if the Phillies generate another save opportunity.

Hernandez allowed one run on two hits and a walk but nailed down his first save of the season in a 4-3 victory against the Reds on Saturday.

With closer Jeanmar Gomez and Hector Neris unavailable due to rest, manager Pete Mackanin called upon Hernandez with a two-run lead in the ninth. The first three batters reached on a walk, single and double, which pulled the Reds within one. Hernandez induced a ground out and fly out against the next two batters, and Phillies outfielder Tyler Goeddel cut down Eugenio Suarez, who was trying to score on a sacrifice fly attempt, at home to end the game. Hernandez has one save and eight holds with one blown save this season.

Adleman (1-1) allowed three runs on eight hits while striking out three and walking two in his first MLB loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

The 28-year-old rookie looked a little more human in this outing than in his first two MLB starts. He allowed an RBI double in the fourth to Ryan Howard and back-to-back singles in the fifth that scored two more. Even still, he threw 47 of his 67 pitches for strikes and his ERA through 16 innings is just 3.38. Adleman also has a 1.38 WHIP, .259 batting average against and 7.3 K/9 rate through three MLB outings. His next start will be Friday against the Mariners.

Nolin (elbow) might be headed for Tommy John surgery, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports.

Manager Craig Counsell said the team and the player will soon make a decision as to whether Nolin will undergo Tommy John surgery, and in cases like this, surgery typically ends up being the call. Nolin is not really on the fantasy radar, as he was likely to be converted to a reliever full time anyway. Look for the decision to come down in the coming days.

Jansen retired both batters he faced to earn his 12th save of the season Friday versus the Cardinals.

The Dodgers won the game by four, but Jansen was brought in after Joe Blanton created a save opportunity by putting a pair of men aboard, bringing the tying run to the on-deck circle. Jansen closed things out with his usual aplomb, remaining perfect in save situations, and he continues to serve as one of the premier fantasy relievers available.

Hand struck out three and walked two in a scoreless inning, against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Hand's production has been variable this season, as he's given up earned runs in six of his 16 appearances. The southpaw strikes batters out, as he's collected 18 strikeouts over 14.1 innings, but he still allows too many hits and walks, leading to a 1.74 WHIP. The 26-year-old will look to improve upon his peripherals in his mid-to-late-inning role as the 2016 season continues.