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Hjelle (1-0) allowed one hit and plunked a batter but threw a scoreless ninth to pick up the win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Hjelle came in to pitch the ninth with the Giants down two runs and did his job to keep them within striking distance. His offense would rally for three runs in the bottom of the frame to walk it off and get him his first win of the year. The 25-year-old has made five appearances since being called back up from Triple-A Sacramento on April 14 and owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB over six innings over that span.

Brebbia put together a scoreless outing as the opener against the Cardinals on Tuesday, allowing one hit while striking out two over 1.1 innings.

Brebbia sent down the first four batters he faced before allowing a single to Willson Contreras which led to him getting pulled after 24 pitches. The 32-year-old has put together three consecutive scoreless outings and has struck out six over his last 3.2 innings. For the year, Brebbia owns a 4.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB over 9.1 innings.

Helsley (0-2) was charged with a loss and a blown save Tuesday against the Giants after giving up three runs (zero earned) on two hits over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

Helsley was called upon in the ninth to protect a two-run lead and found himself in some quick trouble. Joc Pederson reached to kick things off on an error by Tommy Edman and Mike Yastrzemski followed with an RBI double. The right-hander retired the next two batters before Blake Sabol crushed a slider to center field to walk it off for the Giants. The 2022 All-Star is now 3-for-6 in save chances over the first month of the season and owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB over 9.1 innings. Manager Oliver Marmol has not commented on the current closer situation for the Cardinals, but it could be assumed that Helsley's grip on the role is loosening. Giovanny Gallegos has yet to give up a run over 8.1 innings so far this season.

Hoeing (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against Atlanta. He struck out two.

Hoeing took Trevor Rogers' (biceps) spot in the rotation and made his first appearance of the 2023 season. His debut left plenty of room for improvement, although it did come against a tough Atlanta lineup. Through 16.1 career innings in the big leagues, Hoeing has recorded an 11.57 ERA and an 8:7 K:BB, keeping him off the fantasy radar for the time being.

Diaz picked up the save Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed a hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Diaz worked around a one-out Travis Jankowski single to close out a 7-6 victory. The hard-throwing right-hander is now 3-for-3 in save opportunities this year with a 3.38 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and an outstanding 16:2 K:BB through eight innings this year. While Diaz has the makings of a high-end closer, chances for saves will likely be limited in Cincinnati.

Pomeranz (neck/elbow) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Pomeranz logged two perfect innings with Single-A Lake Elsinore and should finally be cleared to return to the Padres' bullpen after maybe one or two appearances with El Paso. The lefty reliever hasn't pitched in a major-league game since 2021 due to flexor tendon surgery and subsequent complications.

Nelson (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Nelson finally appears to be nearing the end of his recovery from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent back in August 2021. He reportedly looked sharp in Dodgers camp this spring and could be an option for their major-league bullpen in the early part of May if all goes well at the Triple-A level.

Nolin was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Bryan Hoeing, who is joining the Marlins' rotation Tuesday night in Atlanta. Nolin surrendered six earned runs over three innings of relief Monday while making his first appearance in the majors since 2021.

Hoeing had his contract selected by the Marlins on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Hoeing will start in place of the injured Trevor Rogers (biceps) Tuesday night against Atlanta. The 26-year-old right-hander got rocked for 17 earned runs over his first 12.2 major-league innings last season, but he was off to an encouraging start this year at Triple-A Jacksonville. Atlanta's lineup will be a tough test.

Varland (hand) is set to make rehab appearances Thursday and Saturday with High-A Wisconsin, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

If both those outings go smoothly, Varland will then travel to Colorado with the Brewers next week and should be activated from the 15-day injured list at some point during their three-game series at Coors Field that begins May 2. He's been sidelined since April 15 due to a right hand contusion.