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Bednar did not allow a baserunner and struck out three across two innings to earn the save Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Chris Stratton and Wil Crowe combined to get through the seventh inning, so Bednar entered in the eighth frame. Even with his extended appearance, Bednar needed only 21 pitches to retire six batters and record his fifth save. Bednar appeared to be in line to share the closer role with Stratton, though he has now recorded each of the Pirates' last four saves. His performance this season indicates he's capable of holding the role, as he has a 1.15 ERA and 24:3 K:BB across 15.2 innings.

Martinez tossed four innings, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight in the loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Martinez surrendered a solo homer to Willson Contreras in the first inning before giving up four more runs in fourth frame. After allowing two or less runs in his last three starts, Martinez allowed a season-high five runs Wednesday. On a positive note, the eight punchouts were his highest total of 2022. Martinez now holds a 4.40 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 30 strikeouts over 30.2 innings in six starts this season.

Thompson pitched four innings, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in Wednesday's win over the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

Thompson was called upon to make his first start of the season Wednesday, surrendering one run in the first inning and then another one on an Eric Hosmer solo homer in the second frame. The 27-year-old has now allowed five runs over his last four appearances after tossing 13.2 scoreless innings to open the season. Thompson will likely return to his typical bullpen role following the start, and he now holds a 1.67 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 27 innings in 2022.

Harvey (forearm) hasn't yet been cleared to resume throwing, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Harvey has been participating in workouts since late April, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to throw. The right-hander has been on the injured list since April 21, so he'll likely need some time to ramp up his intensity once he's ultimately cleared for throwing sessions.

Heasley will start Thursday's game against the Rangers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Heasley has made six starts at Triple-A Omaha to begin the year, and he's posted a 4.44 ERA, 30:6 K:BB and 0.96 WHIP in 26.1 innings. The right-hander made three starts for the Royals in 2021 and will be called up ahead of Thursday's matchup to make his 2022 debut.

The Twinsn="Minnesota Twins" data-type="SPORTS_OBJECT_TEAM" data-league-abbreviation="MLB" data-team-abbreviation="MIN">Twins selected Cano's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Cano has been productive in St. Paul early in the season, posting a 14:4 K:BB while tossing 12 scoreless frames over nine relief appearances. He hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will be available out of Minnesota's bullpen after Danny Coulombe (hip) was placed on the 15-day IL.

Coulombe was placed on the 15-day injured list with a hip impingement Wednesday, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Coulombe was removed from Tuesday's matchup against the Astros with a left hip injury, and he'll be forced to spend time on the IL. It's not yet clear whether he's expected to miss more than the minimum of 15 days, but Yennier Cano was recalled to provide additional help in the bullpen.

The Yankees optioned Marinaccio to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Marinaccio didn't see any usage out of the bullpen following his call-up from Triple-A on Sunday. The Yankees haven't announced an immediate replacement for Marinaccio on the 26-man active roster, but the team now has an opening to bring aboard Luis Gil from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in advance of his scheduled spot start Thursday against the White Sox.

Trivino allowed an earned run on two hits, a walk and a hit by pitch across one inning during a win over the Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. He struck out one.

The right-hander labored through his one frame, firing 27 pitches overall and yielding a bases-loaded walk to Robbie Grossman that resulted in the Tigers' one run of the game. Trivino had given up five runs (four earned) over two-thirds of an inning back on May 3 in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, but he'd bounced back with a pair of scoreless efforts of one-third of an inning each before Tuesday's stumble.

Armstrong signed a minor-league contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday and was assigned to Triple-A Durham, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Armstrong was on the open market for just under a week after he elected free agency May 4 upon clearing waivers when the Marlins designated him for assignment. The 31-year-old right-hander will be continuing his career in a familiar organization, as he spent the second half of the 2021 season in Tampa Bay after coming over in a mid-season trade with the Orioles. He had gotten off to a rough start over his seven relief appearances with Miami this season, giving up eight earned runs on 10 hits and three walks over 6.2 innings.