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Adam underwent surgery to repair a dislocated left ankle Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Recovery from the procedure will likely keep Adam out for an extended period, though the Cubs didn't specify exactly how long they expect him to be out. He's made nine appearances at the big-league level this season, struggling to an 8.22 ERA and 1.96 WHIP, but was pitching for Triple-A Iowa when he suffered the injury.

Bazardo will be shut down for a while with a strained right lat, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Bazardo left his outing for Triple-A Worcester with the injury. Further tests revealed a fairly serious issue, so he'll be shut down for an extended period and will then have to build his arm strength back up.

Mills was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

Mills was called up Friday to help replace a group of pitchers who were placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to contact tracing. He gave up four runs against the Padres in his lone inning of work and will head back to the minors along with Aaron Fletcher, with Robert Dugger and Anthony Misiewicz both cleared to return.

Misiewicz was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Misiewicz was one of four Mariners pitchers who hit the injured list Friday due to contact tracing. Both Misiewicz and Robert Dugger have been cleared to return. Aaron Fletcher was optioned in a corresponding move.

Kay was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

The 26-year-old gave up two runs on four hits and four walks over four innings Friday and has a 6.62 ERA through five outings, and he'll now continue his season in the minors. It's unclear how long Kay is expected to spend at Triple-A, and it's also unknown who will take his spot in the starting rotation.

Yamamoto was recalled by the Mets on Saturday.

Yamamoto was expected to be recalled to start one of the two weekend games against the Marlins. He's likely to get the call Sunday, as Joey Lucchesi started Saturday's contest.

Moore was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back spasms Saturday.

Moore won a spot in the Opening Day rotation but struggled to a 9.82 ERA and 2.36 WHIP over three starts before landing on the COVID-19 injured list in mid-April. He was decent enough in six relief appearances since his return to action, allowing three earned runs in 7.1 frames, but he'll now head back to the injured list. Spencer Howard was recalled in a corresponding move and will have the chance to establish himself in the rotation, which could push Moore even further from a fantasy-relevant role.

Howard was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Red Sox.

The Phillies intended to bring Howard along slowly this season but will call on him after he'd thrown just nine innings for the Triple-A team, as they haven't gotten nearly enough from their other back-end starters. He only threw four innings in his most recent start for Lehigh Valley, so Howard is not expected to throw more than 75 pitches Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Matt Moore (back) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Helsley (3-2) was charged with the loss to the Cubs on Friday, allowing two earned runs on two hits, two walks and a wild pitch over an inning. He struck out two.

Helsley's busy final line underscores how much he struggled during his one frame, as he labored through 25 pitches to get three outs in the seventh. The reliever failed to protect a 2-2 tie and allowed multiple earned runs for the second time in four appearances. The 26-year-old now sports a bloated 5.59 ERA and 1.60 WHIP following his recent struggles.

The Marlins transferred Hernandez (biceps) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The move does not necessarily mark a setback in Hernandez's recovery, but rather an effort to free up a spot on the 40-man roster until the pitcher is ready to return. Hernandez has already begun his rehab and figures to be ready for activation in the near future, but this move means he will not be eligible to return until June 4 at the earliest.