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Hill allowed one hit in a scoreless fifth inning was credited with a save Wednesday against the Reds.

Hill pitched the fifth inning with a two-run lead after Joe Musgrove was pulled. He was the last pitcher to throw for the Padres, which allowed him to earn an untraditional save when the game was eventually called due to rain. Hill has been a steady option out of the team's bullpen this season -- he's maintained a 2.48 ERA and racked up 36 strikeouts across 32.2 innings -- but Mark Melancon should remain in line to see save opportunities in normal circumstances going forward.

GM Ross Atkins said Wednesday that Pearson is away from the team this week to receive another medical opinion in his injured right groin, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Team president Mark Shapiro made a similar announcement last week, which makes it at least the fifth medical opinion the right-hander has received for the injury. The specifics of the injury have apparently been difficult to pin down after it was initially labeled a Grade 1 strain, and there's some concern Pearson is dealing with an underlying issue that's leading to the recurring problems. The 24-year-old's availability going forward is firmly up in the air, though the team is "determined" to find a path toward him pitching again this season.

Swanson (groin) did not make a scheduled rehab appearance with Triple-A Tacoma on Monday due to back soreness, the Associated Press reports.

The right-hander was slated to officially begin his rehab assignment Monday after throwing a bullpen session over the weekend, but back soreness apparently stemming from that activity put a damper on that plan. Assuming the issue doesn't develop into anything more debilitating, Swanson will likely be cleared to make his debut with the Rainiers at some point in the coming days.

Montero (5-3) took the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on four hits and recording one strikeout over one inning.

Montero was tasked with preserving a 3-3 tie after the Mariners had knotted the game up in the top of the sixth, but he allowed a three-run home run to Bo Bichette that gave Toronto a lead it wouldn't relinquish. The veteran right-hander, who was brought in this offseason with the intent of having him serve as the full-time closer, continues to spiral, as he's now allowed multiple earned runs in three straight appearances and in five of his last eight outings overall.

Manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Betances will undergo surgery on his right shoulder and miss the rest of the 2021 season, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The veteran right-hander had been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse over the past couple weeks when he started experiencing pain in his shoulder. Betances has been on the shelf with a shoulder impingement since making his lone appearance of the season April 7, and he won't be available during the second half of the campaign. He'll head into 2022 having pitched only 13.1 innings across the past three seasons due to injuries.

Santillan was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old gave up three runs (two earned) over three innings Tuesday and will head to the minors with Sonny Gray (groin) slated to rejoin the rotation this weekend. According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Santillan is expected to rejoin the Reds and work out of the bullpen after spending the required 10 days in the minors.

Payamps was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Despite not allowing a run during his last 4.2 innings, Payamps was optioned along with Miguel Castro as Steven Matz (illness) and Adam Cimber were added to the major-league roster. It will mark Payamps' first trip back to Triple-A since mid-April, and he should be a candidate to rejoin the Blue Jays should they need to add a bullpen arm later this summer.

Lakins was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with pain in his right elbow.

Lakins exited Tuesday's contest with right elbow discomfort and will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. It's unclear if he'll spend more than the minimum on the shelf since the specifics of the injury have yet to be disclosed.

Cimber was added to the Blue Jays' 26-man roster prior to Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Toronto acquired Cimber along with Corey Dickerson in a trade with Miami on Tuesday. He'll officially be activated ahead of Wednesday's game and figures to immediately be a candidate for high-leverage innings after posting a 2.88 ERA across 34.1 innings with the Marlins.

Reyes allowed one hit and struck out one in one inning of work to earn the save Wednesday against Arizona.

Reyes put the finishing touches on his 20th save of the season, working around a Christian Walker single with two outs in the ninth. The first-year closer has yet to blow a save opportunity this season, logging a sparkling 0.96 ERA. Opponents are hitting just .141 off of Reyes, but his 30 walks in 37.2 innings of work could eventually lead to the occasional blowup. He's offset those control issues with 51 strikeouts.