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Hernandez (1-1) earned the win and struck out five in six innings, allowing one run on five hits and a walk in an 11-3 win Sunday over Philadelphia.

The lone run scored against Hernandez was a fifth-inning homer by Bryce Harper. Otherwise, he scattered four singles, a walk and a hit batsman and stayed out of trouble. After a rough first start, the 27-year-old regained his command and held the Phillies' lineup in check. His next scheduled start is Saturday in Atlanta.

Adams (forearm) recently underwent an MRI and is scheduled to receive a second opinion on his injury during the upcoming week, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Adams was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with an official diagnosis of a right forearm strain, but the fact that he's getting a second opinion on the injury suggests that season-ending Tommy John surgery could be on the table for the reliever. Even if Adams is able to avoid a procedure to address the injury, he'll almost certainly be sidelined for more than the minimum 10 days.

The Dodgers optioned Cleavinger to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Los Angeles will swap the left-handed Cleavinger out of its bullpen in exchange for a right-hander in Phil Bickford, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After earning a spot on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, Cleavinger made only one relief appearance over the team's first eight games.

The Dodgers recalled Bickford from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Bickford was unable to win a spot in the Dodgers' Opening Day bullpen after he was delayed in camp by a bout with arm soreness, but after making a few tune-up appearances at Oklahoma City, he's been deemed ready to join the big-league club. According to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, manager Dave Roberts said that Bickford will be restricted to appearances of no more than an inning initially, but the right-hander is otherwise sufficiently built up and able to pitch on back-to-back days if needed.

The Reds placed Duarte on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Duarte presumably experienced swelling in his elbow after he was checked out by doctors following his one-inning appearance in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers. The Reds replaced Duarte on the 28-man active roster with infielder Alejo Lopez, who was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.

Swanson, who fired two scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and recorded three strikeouts in a loss to the Astros on Saturday, sports an unblemished ERA in his first three appearances of the season.

The right-hander's strong start has been an especially welcome development after a rough spring in which he posted a 10.80 ERA in five appearances. Swanson has allowed just two hits over that first trio of outings and has generated a 4:0 K:BB in the process, although he's yet to see a hold opportunity.

Manager Tony La Russa said Kelly (biceps) is throwing in the mid-90s with no discomfort and is scheduled to face live hitters this week, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Kelly is working out at the White Sox's extended spring training in Arizona, and he may be able to return from the injured list without a minor-league rehab assignment. Even if the 33-year-old does head to the minors, it shouldn't delay his return very long.

Jimenez (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday, firing a perfect eighth inning in which he struck out the side.

Following an impressive 1.1 scoreless frames from Justin Grimm, Acevedo outdid his bullpen mate by mowing through the trio of Lourdes Gurriel, Matt Chapman and Zack Collins on 16 pitches. Jimenez has been close to perfect over his first four appearances, allowing just one hit while generating a 5:1 K:BB, Saturday's win and a save.

Suter (undisclosed) came on in relief during Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals, working around a hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

After suffering a scare in Friday's 10-1 loss when he collided with the dugout railing, Suter was available out of the bullpen a day later. His clean relief appearance Saturday suggests that Suter avoided any injury as a result of Friday's incident.

Yarbrough (groin) threw from 150 feet on flat ground Sunday and has yet to throw off a mound since being placed on the injured list last week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 30-year-old was expected to miss only one start after landing on the shelf April 11, but that no longer appears to be the case given he has yet to throw off a mound. Yarbrough apparently hasn't suffered a setback, and manager Kevin Cash hopes the lefty can get back on the mound within the next couple days.