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Weathers (1-5) took the loss against Cleveland on Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out two batters over 1.2 innings.

Weathers endured an ugly first inning during which he allowed five runs on five hits, including David Fry's first MLB homer. The lefty hurler was allowed to return for the second frame but was lifted after Jose Ramirez plated another run with a two-out double. This was the second time in his past three starts that Weathers has managed to get only five outs, and he's posted a horrid 9.93 ERA and 2.27 WHIP over five starts as the rotation fill-in for Seth Lugo (calf). Lugo progressed to throwing a simulated game Thursday, so Weathers' time in the rotation -- and on the big-league roster -- may be running out.

Harvey (3-3) blew a save but notched a win Thursday against Houston, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning.

Harvey was tasked with protecting a 1-0, ninth-inning lead for Washington, but he was unable to seal the deal. However, the right-hander was credited with the win as a result of the Nationals scoring three times in the top of the 10th. Though he's pitched well overall this season, Harvey has converted just three of eight save chances, so manager Dave Martinez may be better served using him prior to the ninth inning. Kyle Finnegan has also blown five saves on the campaign as the team's primary closer, but he looked great in striking out three batters over a scoreless eighth frame Thursday, and Carl Edwards -- who got the save in the contest -- could also be more of a factor in a closing role moving forward.

Edwards picked up a save Thursday against the Astros, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.

Hunter Harvey got the first stab at a save for Washington in the ninth inning, but he couldn't protect a 1-0 lead. After the Nationals scored three times in the top of the 10th, Edwards got the call, and he retired the side on 12 pitches (10 strikes). The save was his first since April 8, but with Kyle Finnegan pitching inconsistently of late and Harvey blowing the opportunity Thursday, Edwards could emerge as a more frequent closing option for manager Dave Martinez.

Hudson (knee) will have his rehab assignment shifted to Triple-A Oklahoma City this week, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Hudson pitched one inning apiece in three games at the Arizona Complex League and is now one step closer to a return. There's still no official timetable for his activation, though he'll need to be activated by the end of June or be returned from his rehab assignment.

Calvo was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday.

This move clears out 40-man roster space for Jorge Alfaro, who is joining the Rockies on Thursday. Calvo made his MLB debut last month and retired all three batters he faced, but the 27-year-old has posted a rough 7.43 ERA in 23 innings this season at the Triple-A level.

Pittsburgh recalled De Los Santos from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

De Los Santos has struggled to a 6.65 ERA in 21.2 innings this season at the Triple-A level, but the Pirates need a fresh bullpen arm with Colin Holderman (wrist) landing on the 15-day injured list.

Pittsburgh placed Holderman on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right wrist inflammation.

Yerry De Los Santos is getting the call to fill the vacated spot in the Pirates' bullpen. There's no official timetable yet on Holderman, who has posted a 4.01 ERA and 28:7 K:BB through 24.2 innings this season.

The Mets activated Ridings (lat) from the 60-day injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Ridings has been on the injured list all season recovering from a lat strain as well as the shoulder problems that he endured last year. He surrendered one run over three innings during his rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie and will now return to Triple-A, where he holds a 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 11 innings in his career.

Atlanta recalled Heller from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

The 31-year-old right-hander will fill the bullpen spot left vacant by Jesse Chavez, who has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a severe shin contusion. Heller was recently acquired from the Rays in exchange for international bonus pool. He hasn't appeared in a major-league game since 2020.

Atlanta placed Chavez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left shin contusion.

X-rays turned up clean for any structural damage after Chavez got struck by a hard-hit comebacker during a relief appearance Wednesday versus the Tigers, but he woke up Thursday in considerable discomfort and will be rested until at least the final day of June. The veteran reliever leaves behind a sharp 1.55 ERA and 36:9 K:BB through 29 innings.