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Lorenzen didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one to record the save Wednesday against the Mets.

With Raisel Iglesias having pitched back-to-back nights, the Reds turned to Lorenzen for the save chance Wednesday. He came through, recording a strikeout and two flyouts to collect his second save of the season. Lorenzen is unlikely to rack up a ton of save opportunities this season, and though he has a 1.08 ERA, his 1.32 WHIP and six walks across 16.2 innings suggest he may be in line to allow a few more earned runs than he has early on.

DeGrom allowed three hits and two walks while striking out six across seven scoreless innings Wednesday against the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.

DeGrom returned to his dominant form, holding the Reds hitless into the fifth inning and not allowing an extra-base hit for the entirety of his start. He also generated 20 swinging strikes, continuing his elite ability to miss bats. Though his lack of run support was reminiscent of last season, it was encouraging to see him bounce back after allowing 14 earned runs across his last 13 innings spanning three starts. He'll look to keep things going in his next outing, which should come Monday at San Diego.

Quantrill (0-1) took the loss against the Braves on Wednesday, giving up two earned runs on six hits over 5.2 innings, striking out three and walking one as the Padres fell 5-1.

Quantrill gave up a run in the first inning, but managed to settle down after that and put up a solid line in his big-league debut despite the loss. It remains to be seen if he stays in the rotation given that his presence gives the Padres six starters. It's possible he could be optioned back to Triple-A El Paso, but the 24-year-old may have done enough in this outing to warrant another turn.

Kelly (3-2) earned the win against the Yankees on Wednesday by allowed one run on five hits across 5.1 innings. He struck out two and walked two.

Kelly kept the Yankees off the board through five innings but gave up a solo home run and a double during the sixth inning, prompting his exit. The 30-year-old has pitched well through six starts in his rookie campaign with a 3.60 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB over 35 innings. Kelly lines up to pitch next at Tampa Bay on Monday.

Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Rockies with a right middle finger blister, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Apparently Anderson had a blister and callous burst open during his pregame warmup, prompting the Brewers to scramble and make the roster move just minutes before first pitch. Corbin Burnes was called up from Triple-A San Antonio in a corresponding move, though Freddy Peralta (shoulder) -- who will be activated off the IL to start Thursday -- should round out Milwaukee's starting rotation.

Burnes was called up from Triple-A San Antonio on Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Wednesday's scheduled starter, Chase Anderson, was a late scratch due to a finger laceration, and apparently the Brewers placed him on the injured list before the game and recalled Burnes, though no announcement was made until after first pitch. According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Burnes was originally scheduled to be activated for Thursday's game, but the team received approval for the last-minute roster move.

Anderson was scratched from Wednesday's start versus the Rockies with a cut on his right middle finger, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

It's unclear when exactly Anderson sustained the laceration, but the announcement comes mere minutes before the start of the game. Reliever Jacob Barnes will make his first career start as the Brewers will be forced into a bullpen day.

Taillon (2-3) allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks across 6.1 innings in a victory against the Rangers on Wednesday.

He allowed his seventh unearned run in the last five starts and gave up two homers for the first time in a start this year, but Taillon earned a much-needed victory. Taillon has been a bit disappointing to open the year, going 2-3 with a 4.10 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 37.1 innings through seven starts. However, his 1.13 WHIP and .231 batting average against are probably better indicators of how he's thrown the ball this year. He is scheduled to face the Rangers again in his next start at home next week.

Webb (suspension) was placed on the restricted list Wednesday.

This comes after Webb was handed an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug Wednesday. The suspension will likely keep the right-hander out until late July, while his placement on the restricted list frees up a spot on the team's 40-man roster for the addition of catcher Stephen Vogt. Prior to getting suspended, Webb -- one of the Giants' better pitching prospects -- compiled a 2.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB through five starts (27 innings) with Double-A Richmond.

Quantrill's contract was officially selected by the Padres on Wednesday ahead of his major-league debut against the Braves.

It's not clear how many turns in the rotation Quantrill is expected to make, as his addition gives the Padres a six-man rotation. The 24-year-old has a modest 4.02 ERA in 11 career starts for Triple-A El Paso, with a low 5.3 percent walk rate offsetting an unimpressive 18.7 percent strikeout rate.