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Atlanta released Hernandez on Tuesday.

The right-hander opened the season on the injured list due to a shoulder cyst and was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in mid-April once he was recovered from the issue. Hernandez struggled to a 5.06 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 26:19 K:BB over 21.1 innings at Gwinnett and will now hit the open market. He has a 3.38 ERA across 59 regular-season appearances in the big leagues, though his career 1.47 WHIP and 16.7 percent walk rate paint him as a volatile relief option.

Atlanta selected Thomas' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

The left-hander made his season debut for Gwinnett in late May after completing his rehab from internal brace surgery on his elbow, and he'll now get a look in the majors. Thomas has pitched well at Triple-A with a 1.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings and should fill a low-leverage relief role while up with Atlanta.

Atlanta placed Kinley on the paternity list Tuesday.

The right-hander will step away from the team for a few days to be with his growing family. Kinley can be on the paternity list for up to three days, so he should be back with Atlanta ahead of Friday's series opener in St. Louis.

Miles will start Tuesday's game against the Giants, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Miles will be making his third start of the season in what will be his first appearance since last Wednesday, when he fired three scoreless innings as a bulk reliever to pick up a win against the Mets. The 25-year-old may have trouble pitching deep enough to qualify for a possible victory in San Francisco since he hasn't thrown more than 40 pitches in an appearance since early June, but he should still be able to provide Toronto with a few frames to begin the game. Patrick Corbin worked behind Miles in last Wednesday's matchup with the Mets and could do so again Tuesday.

Svanson will serve as the Cardinals' opening pitcher for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Svanson will be making his first MLB start and his first at any level in the professional ranks since 2022, but he's unlikely to cover more than an inning or two before exiting the game. Once Svanson's day is done, left-hander Bruce Zimmermann appears likely to work in bulk relief for St. Louis.

The Cardinals transferred Rajcic (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL Tuesday.

The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for left-hander Bruce Zimmermann, who was called up ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Brewers. Per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, Rajcic will travel to Dallas for a second opinion with Dr. Keith Meister, and the Cardinals have "real concern" that the reliever has a serious elbow injury.

The Cardinals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Fernandez took the loss in Monday's game versus the Brewers, getting charged with three runs (two earned) without recording an out. He's pitched well this season with a 2.70 ERA and 20:7 K:BB over 13.1 frames, but the Cardinals are desperate for fresh bullpen arms. Fernandez should be back in the big leagues soon enough.

Adam said Friday that an MRI on his right shoulder revealed no major structural damage, and he's hopeful to return from the 15-day injured list in early-to-mid August, MLB.com reports.

While Adam looks to have avoided a significant injury, the righty reliever will need more than the minimum 15 days to recover from the shoulder strain that forced him to the shelf last week and won't be ready to rejoin the San Diego bullpen coming out of the All-Star break. A 2025 All-Star selection, Adam's numbers have taken a slight step back in 2026, but he's still proven to be a reliable setup man in front of closer Mason Miller. The 34-year-old posted a 2.51 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB while notching two wins, two saves and 17 holds over 32.1 innings in his 36 appearances before landing on the injured list.

Bruihl said that he expects to be "fine" after exiting Monday's appearance versus the Brewers with a right ankle sprain, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Bruihl rolled his ankle while fielding an infield single. The left-hander had thrown 23 pitches over 1.1 innings before being pulled, so there's a good chance he'll be unavailable for Tuesday's doubleheader regardless, but Bruihl should be able to avoid a stint on the injured list.

Estrada (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, his first since landing on the injured list June 5, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Estrada is in the midst of his second IL stint of the season, as he previously missed just under a month earlier in the campaign due to elbow tendinitis. The right-hander has had a slower recovery than expected from right knee inflammation, but his ability to get back on the mound represents a major step forward in the recovery process. He's expected to throw a couple more bullpen sessions this week before he resumes facing hitters after the All-Star break.