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Ramirez was recalled by the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Ramirez served as the 27th man during a doubleheader in mid-May, and he'll now return to the major-league bullpen ahead of Friday's series opener against the Astros. Ramirez has posted a 6.23 ERA and 1.50 ERA in 8.2 innings across six major-league appearances this year.

Hernandez was recalled by the Royals on Friday.

Hernandez was with the team for the first two weeks of the season but didn't see the mound often, allowing four runs in 3.1 innings across three relief appearances. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role again this time around. Josh Staumont (knee) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Staumont landed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a sprained left knee.

The transaction was backdated to Thursday, so Staumont will be eligible to return June 6, though it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so. He's been the Royals primary ninth-inning option this season, recording five of the team's 12 saves. Greg Holland and Kyle Zimmer are tied for second with two apiece and could be the primary beneficiaries of Staumont's absence.

Hernandez (biceps) will make a rehab start Friday with Triple-A Jacksonville, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The 26-year-old made his second rehab start in the minors Sunday and will take the mound again Friday for Jacksonville. Hernandez threw 55 pitches in his last outing and should continue building up his pitch count as he closes in on his return from the injured list.

Tate (0-2) allowed a run on a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Thursday versus the White Sox.

Tate retired the first two batters he faced, but he put the next two aboard before he was pulled from the game. Tanner Scott then allowed an inherited runner to score what was the decisive run. This was Tate's first action after missing nearly three weeks with a strained left hamstring. The 27-year-old has allowed a run in each of his last four appearances. He has a 3.95 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB with two holds in 13.2 innings this season.

Zimmermann allowed a run on six hits and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings versus the White Sox on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw left with the game tied 1-1 after a strong pitching duel with White Sox starter Dylan Cease. Zimmermann has given up one run in two of his last three outings, although a five-spot versus Washington came in between the two better efforts. The 26-year-old has a 5.15 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB across 43.2 innings. He lines up to face Minnesota next week.

Hand gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning to record his eighth save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Reds, a game completed Thursday after being suspended due to rain the night before.

The veteran reliever appears to be turning things around. Hand was scored upon in five of six appearances in the middle of May, but since then he's reeled off three straight scoreless outings, converting a save in each. He's 8-for-10 in chances on the year with a 3.44 ERA and 19:8 K:BB through 18.1 innings.

Voth (1-0) picked up the win in a 5-3 victory over the Reds, a game suspended by rain and completed Thursday afternoon. He gave up two hits over two scoreless innings while striking out one.

Joe Ross got the start Wednesday night and blanked the Reds over four innings, and Voth picked up where Ross left off when the game resumed. Voth hasn't gotten a chance to start yet this season but has been solid in long relief, posting a 2.28 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB over 16 appearances and 23.2 innings.

Hearn allowed three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.1 innings in Thursday's 5-0 loss to Seattle.

Hearn was needed for multiple relief innings in a piggyback situation for Kolby Allard, who was making a spot start. The Rangers grew concerned about Hearn's performance back in April, but the left-hander had turned it around nicely before Thursday's effort. He entered the contest with no earned runs allowed over the last 11.2 innings, which was partially attributed to cutting down on free passes. Hearn will continue to fill a multi-inning relief role, which has been an area of need due to starters unable to give the team length.

Martin allowed three hits and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Mariners.

Martin typically pitches in higher leverage spots than this, but Texas' bullpen has been worked hard due to short stints by starters. As such, whatever arm is available may need to pitch in any situation. Martin has not allowed an earned run over his last 8.2 innings, spanning 11 appearances. For the season, he has a 2.20 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 16.1 innings.