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Hudson (neck) was activated from Triple-A Memphis' injured list on Saturday ahead of his scheduled start Sunday.

Hudson's been out for a month with neck discomfort. The right-hander struggled to a 5.40 ERA and 1.99 WHIP over his first four starts with Memphis this season. He won't be in consideration for the Cardinals' big-league rotation until he can get his performance back on track.

Cyr pitched a perfect inning, striking out one batter against St. Louis on Friday.

Cyr's first appearance as a Dodger came in the ninth inning with his team up 5-0. The right-hander retired the side in order on just 12 pitches, with his first out being a punchout of Nolan Arenado. Cyr pitched well in stints with Oakland and Philadelphia last season and could stick around in Los Angeles' bullpen, though he'll likely work in low-leverage situations for the time being.

Marte was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Marte made the Phillies' Opening Day roster but is already on his fourth separate stint with the team this season. He's given up 10 earned runs in five MLB innings this year while posting a 6:6 K:BB, but his 3.38 ERA and 16:3 K:BB in 10.2 Triple-A frames suggests that he should be able to handle low-leverage innings in the majors. Erich Uelmen was optioned in a corresponding move.

Alexander (4-0) walked one without allowing a hit or a run in two-thirds of an inning to earn the win Friday over the Marlins.

The left-hander inherited a runner on second base with one out when he relieved Anthony DeSclafani in the sixth inning. Alexander then walked Joey Wendle but retired the next two batters to end the threat with the Giants down 2-1, and they rallied ahead with a three-run inning to put Alexander in line for the victory. With one run allowed over his last 6.1 innings, the 33-year-old is emerging as a sort of fireman in the San Francisco bullpen. He has a 4.96 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB across 16.1 innings but has also picked up four holds and appears to have the trust of manager Gabe Kapler in a variety of situations. Alexander is unlikely to compete for saves.

Loup (hamstring) is expected to face hitters Monday and could embark upon a rehab assignment soon thereafter, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

On Friday, Loup threw his fourth bullpen since hitting the IL, and his session coming up Monday is likely to be a simulated game, per MLB.com. It's not certain that he'll need a rehab stint, but if he does it should be a short one given the veteran reliever is less than three weeks removed from his last game appearance. Loup struggled with a 7.00 ERA and 2.11 WHIP through 11 outings prior to the injury; he attributes the poor numbers to throwing more breaking balls and plans to increase his fastball usage upon his return, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.

Weiss (1-0) earned the win over the Reds on Friday, allowing a walk and striking out the only batter he retired.

Weiss was summoned in the top of the seventh with a runner on base, two outs and the Angels down a run. He walked Carlos Correa but was able to escape the frame by striking out Byron Buxton. The right-hander picked up the win as a result of Los Angeles putting up two runs in the bottom of the frame. This was the first big-league appearance of the season for Weiss, who was recalled from Triple-A on Sunday.

Abreu picked up a hold Friday against the Reds, allowing one walk and striking out one batter in a scorless inning.

Abreu threw just 10 of 21 pitches for a strike, but he got through his frame yielding just one baserunner. The right-hander went through a rough stretch from May 9 to May 14 during which he gave up a run in each of his three appearances covering 3.2 total innings, but he's since had back-to-back scoreless outings. Abreu has picked up a hold in each of his past two games after collecting just one hold through his first 15 contests this season.

Kowar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Kowar was called up Tuesday and tossed 2.1 scoreless innings while walking two batters and striking out three in Friday's 2-0 loss to the White Sox. With Amir Garrett (personal) being reinstated from the family emergency list Saturday, Kowar will head back to Triple-A. The right-hander could earn another call-up later this summer if a bullpen arm goes down for Kansas City.

Peralta picked up a hold against Cincinnati on Friday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning.

Peralta came into Friday with three saves over the past week, but manager Aaron Boone chose to go to him in the eighth with New York clinging to a one-run lead. The southpaw got the job done with a pair of punchouts in a perfect inning, then was replaced by Nick Ramirez in the ninth. Peralta has pitched well this year and should continue to see save chances, but Friday's bullpen usage is a reminder that the Yankees haven't settled on him -- or anyone else -- as their full-time closer.

Fairbanks picked up the save during Friday's 1-0 win over the Brewers, tossing a scoreless ninth in which he allowed one hit. He struck out one and did not issue a walk.

Fairbanks blew a save and took the loss in his last appearance, but he bounced back with a solid outing versus Milwaukee. He gave up a leadoff single to Jesse Winker and eventually allowed the game-tying run to reach third with two outs, but Fairbanks retired Tyrone Taylor to end the game. Fairbanks is now 4-for-5 in save chances this year and continues to operate as a co-closer with Jason Adam, who's 5-for-8 in save opportunities.