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Hernandez gave up five runs on five hits and three walks across four innings during Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. He had three strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Hernandez cruised through the first three frames but fell apart in the fourth, as Arizona rallied for five runs on four hits and three walks. He threw 48 of his 78 pitches for strikes and generated only seven swinging strikes. It's the third time through five starts the right-hander has failed to complete at least five innings. Hernandez has a 6.66 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB over 24.1 innings, and he lines up for a rematch with the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Bender (0-3) was charged with a blown save and the loss Wednesday against Arizona after giving up two runs on two hits with two strikeouts and zero walks during the ninth inning.

The right-hander entered for the top of the ninth with a 7-6 lead and struck out the first batter he faced, but Daulton Varsho reached on a single and Pavin Smith followed with a two-run home run. Bender came into the contest having converted four straight saves while not allowing a run in his past four appearances, but he got bit by the Diamondbacks. The 27-year-old is 6-for-8 in save opportunities and has a 5.79 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across 9.1 innings this season, and his run as Miami's primary closer could be near an end with Dylan Floro (shoulder) on a rehab assignment and close to returning from the injured list.

Borucki (finger) threw 23 pitches during his recent live batting practice session, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Borucki sustained a blister on his pitching hand last week, but he seems close to returning after throwing live BP. It's not yet clear whether he'll require a rehab assignment, but he's eligible to return from the injured list as early as Saturday.

Wells (elbow) reported to the Orioles' spring facility in Sarasota, Fla. on Wednesday to begin his rehab program, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

The Orioles placed Wells on the 10-day injured list last weekend with an elbow injury that was later revealed to be a Grade 1 UCL strain, and the expectation is that he'll be sidelined for 8-to-12 weeks. As such, Wells is likely several weeks away from throwing, so he may be limited to conditioning work in the early stages of his stint at extended spring training.

The Blue Jays optioned Vasquez to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

After tossing 22 pitches in his one-inning relief appearance in Tuesday's 9-1 loss to the Yankees, Vasquez might not have been available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale. As a result, the Blue Jays opted to move Vasquez off the active roster and replace him with Casey Lawrence, whose contract was selected from Buffalo.

The Blue Jays selected Lawrence's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Lawrence has performed well out of the Buffalo rotation this season, logging a 2.82 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 22.1 innings over four starts with the affiliate. He'll settle into the bullpen for the Blue Jays, with his addition giving the big club a fresh arm who's capable of providing some length. Infielder Gosuke Katoh was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for Lawrence.

Abbott was claimed off waivers by the Nationals on Wednesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Abbott was traded from the Cubs to the Giants on April 21, but he was recently cast off San Francisco's 40-man roster. He'll land with the Nationals and has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester to begin his time with the organization. He's allowed three runs while striking out six in six innings over two Triple-A starts this year.

Vesia retired two batters -- one by strikeout -- and did not allow any baserunners to earn a hold in Tuesday's victory against the Giants.

Los Angeles carried a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning before Brusdar Graterol got into a jam that saw the Giants put the tying run on second base. Vesia was summoned to contain the threat, and he allowed a sacrifice fly before striking out Luke Williams to preserve the lead. This was the southpaw's first hold of the campaign, as he's primarily been used in lower-leverage spots thus far. Vesia has yet to allow a run through seven innings this season, and he has posted a superb 10:1 K:BB.

Pressly (knee) tossed a perfect inning out of the bullpen in his relief appearance for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, Pressly threw well during the outing and sported a fastball that hovered around 93-to-94 miles per hour, but because he only needed six pitches to retire the side, the sample might not have been big enough to convince the Astros he's back to optimal health. The right-hander played catch Wednesday at Minute Maid Park, so the Astros will presumably check back in with him Thursday before determining whether to send him back to Sugar Land for another rehab appearance or to activate him from the 10-day injured list in advance of their series opener with the Tigers.

May (triceps) was diagnosed Wednesday with a stress reaction on the lower portion of his humerus and will be shut down from throwing for at least four weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

May's triceps injury first surfaced during an April 11 appearance against the Phillies, but he missed only a few days before he was made available out of the bullpen. However, after giving up six earned runs in 6.1 innings over his subsequent six relief appearances, May acknowledged earlier this week that his triceps had still been bothering him. The Mets placed him on the 15-day injured list Tuesday and sent him in for an MRI, which revealed the stress reaction. Since he'll need additional time to build up his arm once he's cleared to throw again, May won't realistically make his return from the IL until at least mid-to-late June.