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Chandler gave up one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine in five innings Thursday for Triple-A Indianapolis.

The three hits Chandler gave up were actually a season high, and he hasn't walked more than one batter in four straight starts, so he is pretty clearly ready for the next level. His nine strikeouts Thursday were a season high, and his five innings matched his season high, so it's possible Chandler's next start will come in Pittsburgh's rotation. That said, if Chandler were to stay on schedule, he'd need to bump one of Paul Skenes or Mitch Keller back a day, or Skenes would need to be pushed up a day to pitch on four days' rest after his worst start of the year, so the schedule doesn't line up perfectly for Chandler's entrance into the rotation.

The Diamondbacks optioned Barrosa to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

The Diamondbacks decided to keep Tim Tawa around rather than Barrosa, who is 3-for-15 at the plate during his brief time in the majors this season. He'll play more regularly with Reno.

The Diamondbacks activated Marte (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Marte will skip a rehab assignment and go directly back onto the active roster after missing nearly a month of action with a strained left hamstring. The 31-year-old had slashed .346/.469/.462 in his first eight contests before getting hurt.

Walker is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

Walker's playing time has slipped a bit lately, as this is the third time he's been out of the lineup over the Cardinals' last seven games. Lars Nootbaar has slid over to right field and Brendan Donovan is in left field Friday.

Sanchez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Following the team's off day Thursday, the Marlins are getting Sanchez a second consecutive day off, even with right-hander Gunnar Hoglund on the mound for the Athletics. Sanchez is hitting .200/.310/.300 with just one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and an 8:15 BB:K across his first 58 plate appearances since returning from an IL stint to begin the season. With Sanchez sitting Friday, Eric Wagaman, Dane Myers and Kyle Stowers will man the outfield from left to right for Miami.

Rojas is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Rojas had started all 14 games in center field after Brandon Marsh (hamstring) got hurt but will yield to Cal Stevenson on Friday. With Marsh due back as soon as this weekend, Rojas could return to a reserve role shortly.

The Cardinals recalled Munoz from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Munoz made three appearances with St. Louis earlier this season, allowing three runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 2.2 innings. The right-hander will give manager Oliver Marmol a fresh bullpen arm.

The Cardinals recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Roycroft was sent down last month after allowing seven runs (five earned) on six hits and six walks over 5.2 innings. He seemed to get back on track at Memphis, permitting two runs with a 6:2 K:BB across six frames.

The Cardinals optioned O'Brien to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

He's being replaced by a fresh relief arm after throwing 34 pitches over 1.2 frames Thursday versus the Reds. O'Brien will get another opportunity later this season.

The Cardinals optioned Svanson to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Svanson wasn't going to be available for a day or two after throwing two innings and 44 pitches in a relief appearance Thursday in Cincinnati, so he's being replaced with a fresh bullpen arm. Roddery Munoz and Chris Roycroft have been added to the St. Louis relief corps.