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Helsley earned the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Pirates, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.

Helsley's decision to get some extra rest during the All-Star break appeared to pay off Tuesday. The right-hander struck out the side on just 13 pitches, earning his league-leading 33rd save. Helsley has now delivered nine straight scoreless innings -- he's allowed just five hits while striking out 11 in that span. Overall, his ERA is down to 2.25 across 44 innings this season with a 1.16 WHIP and 53:18 K:BB.

Martinez and the Reds won't face Atlanta on Tuesday because the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Tuesday's game will be made up during a doubleheader Wednesday, and Martinez will start the second game of the twin bill, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The 33-year-old holds a 3.88 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 72 innings on the season, though he hasn't started a game since May.

Reid-Foley (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports.

Reid-Foley said Tuesday that he's feeling good after facing hitters for the first time Monday, so the Mets will now look to get him in a few games in the minor leagues. It's unclear how long the 28-year-old right-hander may remain on a rehab assignment, but a return to New York before the end of July hasn't yet been ruled out.

Garrett (elbow) hopes to be ready to throw a bullpen session by this weekend, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Garrett began throwing on flat ground over a weekend, so it would seem to be a good sign that he could progress to mound work soon. The reliever has been out of commission for the last two weeks with right elbow inflammation. He might require a rehab appearance or two before being activated.

The Mets recalled Young from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

With Christian Scott (elbow) headed to the injured list, Young, who was claimed off waivers Wednesday from San Francisco, will join the 26-man roster and make his Mets debut. The left-hander has logged two big-league innings this season, yielding four hits and no runs with a pair of strikeouts. He'll serve out of the bullpen for the Mets.

Hernandez was transferred to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Hernandez was outrighted to the Dodgers' Arizona Complex League affiliate Wednesday but was moved to Triple-A. The 26-year-old lefty appeared in seven games with the Pirates before being traded to the Dodgers June 13 and could be called up if the big-league team requires some bullpen help.

Thompson (ribs) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

It would appear to be the first time he's faced hitters since going down with a right rib fracture in late June. Thompson should be cleared for a rehab assignment soon if all goes well, with a return likely pegged for early August.

Simpson (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Tuesday's session marked Simpson's second bullpen since undergoing elbow surgery in late April. The lefty is expected to complete up to two more sessions before being cleared to face hitters and still appears multiple weeks away from being activated.

The Diamondbacks optioned Castellanos to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Castellanos threw 40 pitches over three innings in a relief appearance in Monday's loss to the Royals, so he wasn't going to be available to pitch for at least a day or two. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Jordan Montgomery, who returns from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday in Kansas City.

The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

He is clearing out to make room for DJ Herz, who will start Tuesday's game against the Padres. Salazar had one two-inning scoreless appearance out of the bullpen during his brief stint on the Nationals' active roster.