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Reed was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Reed was called up Wednesday, but he failed to make his team debut. He recorded a 3.38 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 5.1 innings across six appearances (one start) with the Dodgers earlier this season. His demotion will make room on the active roster for Edwin Diaz, who was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

Diaz will be activated from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Diaz had been on the paternity list since Wednesday due to the birth of his son, but he arrived at Citizens Bank Park in time to join the bullpen for Friday's contest. The right-hander earned a win and four saves across his last five appearances prior to his absence, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out nine in five innings during that time.

Sims (elbow) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Sunday against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sims has been on the shelf since late June with an elbow sprain. The right-hander began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on July 27, and he pitched on consecutive days Wednesday and Thursday. So long as he comes out of his latest outing feeling good, he figures to be reinstated as soon as the series finale against Pittsburgh.

Beck has been sidelined since May 21 due to a herniated disk on the left side of his back, Josh Norris of Baseball America reports.

The headliner in the return from Atlanta for Mark Melancon in 2019, Beck logged a 5.89 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 18.1 innings with Double-A Richmond prior to suffering the injury, but he may have been pitching through some pain prior to landing on the shelf. He is without a timetable to return. If he can get healthy in time, Beck would be a prime candidate to pitch in the Arizona Fall League.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Bukauskas' demotion was due to the reliever's inconsistency, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Bukauskas has alternated between dominant and hittable outings this season, which prompted Thursday's option to Triple-A Reno. "From a manager's standpoint, I need dependability," Lovullo said. "I need to know what's coming out of the bullpen every time. If you're consistent and you know what's going to be happening with each guy that you're going to put into a game, it makes my decision a lot easier." The demotion preceded a bullpen meltdown Thursday during a 5-4 loss to the Giants, in which Taylor Clarke and Tyler Clippard combined to blow a 4-0 ninth-inning lead. There should be a roster spot for someone like Bukauskas in a bullpen that features three guys signed to minor-league contracts in the offseason and two claimed off waivers in 2021, but first he needs to earn his manager's trust.

Clarke allowed three runs on three hits and failed to procure an out in the ninth inning of Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Giants.

Clarke was reinstated off the 10-day injured list earlier in the day and summoned to protect a 4-0 lead in the ninth inning but could not. He allowed a double, a single and another double before being replaced by closer Tyler Clippard. From there, things went further south. The collapse was emblematic of this year's edition of the Diamondbacks' bullpen, which has an MLB-worst 5.43 ERA.

Gallegos (5-5) lost Thursday's 8-4 contest with Atlanta, allowing three runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning.

One night after blowing the lead, Gallegos entered in the eighth to protect a two-run lead and retired the first two Atlanta batters before surrendering three hits and two runs. Closer Alex Reyes was then brought in and permitted the inherited runner to score along with three runs of his own. Gallegos' 18 holds ranks fourth in baseball, though he has seven blown saves and has lost his last four decisions. The righty's ERA has ballooned to 3.36 after he concluded June at 1.93.

Rogers (3-1) pitched a perfect inning and earned the win Thursday versus Arizona.

After starter Alex Wood lasted just four innings, San Francisco's bullpen picked up the slack with six no-hit frames in the extra-inning win. Rogers was able to keep the game tied in the bottom of the ninth, and he was in line for the win when the Giants went ahead in the 10th. While the right-hander hasn't recorded a save since July 21 and just two in his last 14 outings, he remains a key part of manager Gabe Kapler's late-inning plans. Rogers owns a 1.94 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB through 51 innings while adding 11 saves and 19 holds.

Crowe (3-6) allowed seven runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out five across four innings, taking the loss to the Reds on Thursday.

Crowe surrendered three home runs in the first two innings Thursday. Jonathan India, Eugenio Suarez and Joey Votto's long balls combined for six runs against Crowe. It was the 26-year-old's first time giving up that many homers and it was his shortest start since May 26. He has a 5.47 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP with 71 strikeouts in 75.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Finnegan (4-3) allowed four unearned runs in a blown save and loss against the Phillies on Thursday, yielding three hits and a walk with one strikeout.

Finnegan came on in the ninth inning to protect a 5-3 lead but the first two hitters reached on a double and throwing error, respectively. After retiring the next two hitters, Finnegan gave up two-run doubles to J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins for his first blown save since taking over closer duties last week. Finnegan had put together eight straight scoreless outings prior to Thursday, so his role likely remains secure for the time being, but his 1.48 WHIP in 44 innings could be a harbinger of more volatility going forward.