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Kimbrel recorded the save during Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Arizona after giving up a run on a hit during the ninth inning. He had three strikeouts and a walk.

The 33-year-old issued a leadoff walk to Geraldo Perdomo but rebounded to whiff the next two batters, though Perdomo made his way to third base and came around to score on an infield single. Kimbrel has earned saves in each of the past two days but has allowed three runs, which are the first runs he's surrendered since his season debut. The right-hander is 7-for-7 in save chances and has a 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB across 10.2 innings this year, and he could be unavailable Wednesday after throwing 29 pitches.

Thompson (3-0) registered the win during Tuesday's 7-0 victory over Pittsburgh, allowing four hits with five strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

Making his second start of the season, Thompson shut down Pittsburgh's offense in allowing no more than one baserunner in any one inning. After exceeding expectations in a multi-inning role, the 27-year-old has seen that success carry over with a total of two runs allowed on nine hits and two walks with six strikeouts in nine innings as a starter. Thompson and his 1.41 ERA should have the inside track for Sunday's game against Arizona, though Chicago is yet to tab a starter.

Matzek has no structural damage in his left shoulder and has been shut down from throwing for a couple weeks before being re-evaluated, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

The left-hander underwent an MRI after landing on the injured list with shoulder inflammation Tuesday, and he's avoided a more serious injury. Matzek figures to be sidelined until at least mid-June, as he'll need some time to build his arm back up after the shutdown.

Jansen saved Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Brewers, striking out two in a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Jansen was called upon to pitch the ninth inning of a three-run game and nailed down the win for his first save since May 7. The 34-year-old has now recorded multiple strikeouts in four of his last five appearances and his 12.6 K/9 would be Jansen's highest mark since his standout 2017 campaign.

Davidson (1-0) earned the win during Tuesday's 3-0 shutout of Milwaukee, allowing three hits and three walks with three strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

Making his first start and second appearance of 2022, Davidson scattered his baserunners across five innings and was never in any real danger. On the downside, the 26-year-old only tossed 38 of 69 pitches for strikes, with seven swinging strikes, and he's now walked five total batters in 7.2 innings. It's unclear what Davidson's role will be in the immediate future.

Rogers pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while striking out one on his way to a save in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Phillies.

Rogers struck out Kyle Schwarber to open the inning before giving up a one-out single to Nick Castellanos, but he was able to get Jean Segura to ground into a double play to end the contest immediately after. The save was Rogers' 14th of the season, tying him with Josh Hader for the most in MLB. After being acquired by San Diego just prior to the season, the left-hander has only one blown save in 15 attempts while producing a sparkling 0.56 ERA and 0.56 WHIP with 18 punchouts over 16 innings in 16 appearances.

Norris was removed from Tuesday's game against the Pirates with right Achilles soreness, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Norris retired the only batter he faced on four pitches before exiting Tuesday's contest with the injury. The left-hander should be considered day-to-day, and it's unclear whether or not he'll require a trip to the injured list.

Diaz recorded the final three outs of Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Guardians to earn his first career save. He issued two walks and struck out three.

Diaz didn't make it easy on himself -- he also uncorked a wild pitch that nearly scored the tying run -- but he ultimately punched out Jose Ramirez with the bases loaded and the game on the line. Art Warren blew the save chance in ninth. The brother of longtime closer Edwin Diaz, Alexis has been a revelation out of the Cincinnati bullpen this year, allowing one earned run while fanning 21 in 17.1 innings. The right-hander has emerged as a candidate to take over the closer role for the Reds until Lucas Sims (back) returns, and perhaps beyond.

Uceta was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Uceta was already with the Diamondbacks on the taxi squad and will now join the active roster ahead of Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader. The 24-year-old has appeared in two big-league games this season and has allowed two runs over 1.2 innings.

Reed was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Reed made his season debut in Game 1 and picked up his first big-league win with two scoreless innings, but he won't stick on the active roster for the nightcap. The 29-year-old could rejoin the Mets later in the year as part of the bullpen shuffle.