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Pomeranz (lat) played catch up to 120 feet Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Though he has yet to return to a mound, the fact that Pomeranz has been able to extend his throwing distance is a positive sign after he was temporarily shut down from throwing in late May. Even more encouraging is manager Jayce Tingler's comment that Pomeranz has made "significant improvements" since the setback. The left-hander remains weeks away from rejoining the big club, but a return in late June is not out of the question.

Bard allowed one hit, one walk and hit a batter while striking out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Marlins.

Bard was called upon to maintain a one-run lead and managed to do so to earn his eighth save of the season. However, he ran into some struggles in the process by loading the bases before recording the final out. Despite the adventure, has now thrown 12.1 consecutive scoreless innings and is the clear closer in Colorado.

Littell allowed a walk and struck out one in one inning as the opener in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to Texas. He did not factor in the decision.

Littell got the game going in a positive manner with a fairly strong inning. Wednesday was his first major-league start since 2018. He's been an effective option out of the bullpen with a 1.56 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB across 17.1 innings this season. The 25-year-old has also picked up four holds, but he remains behind at least Tyler Rogers and Jake McGee when it comes to closing duties.

Menez allowed one hit and struck out three in two shutout innings, earning a hold in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers.

Menez has now pitched two scoreless frames in each of his three appearances since being called up May 31. Further, he's fanned seven batters and walked none. Continued success may earn the left-hander more high-leverage opportunities going forward.

Kimbrel worked a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

Kimbrel failed to record a strikeout in an outing for the first time since early May, but he still retired San Diego in order to secure his 15th save of the season. The veteran has been rolling along with a 0.72 ERA and 14.8 K/9, and he should be a fixture in all fantasy lineups moving forward.

Rogers allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk in two innings and was responsible for a blown save in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

As reliable as the funky righty has been this season, he has converted just eight of his 12 save opportunities. Even so, Rogers still boasts a stellar 1.71 ERA and is tied for second in MLB with 30 relief appearances. Further, Wednesday was only the fourth appearance in which he's yielded an earned run.

Long allowed one run on a hit and a walk in four innings while striking out seven in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. He did not factor into the decision.

Entering as a bulk reliever after Zack Littell opened with a scoreless first, Long pitched extremely well and would've qualified for a win if not for Tyler Rogers' blown save in the ninth. The 25-year-old is expected to join the starting rotation and looks built up for such a role after throwing 69 pitches Wednesday. Long is projected to make his first career start Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Soriano will receive a second opinion after recent exams revealed new damage to his reconstructed UCL, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Soriano was recently removed from his rehab assignment after he experienced discomfort in his right elbow, and his second opinion could help determine the severity of his issue. The right-hander will likely be shut down for at least a couple of weeks, but a better idea of his status could be revealed once the results of his second examination are known.

The Dodgers transferred Alexander (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Tony Gonsolin (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day IL ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Pirates. Alexander, whose last appearance out of the Los Angeles bullpen came on May 1 before he was shut down with left shoulder inflammation, will now remain sidelined until at least early July.

Long's contract was selected by the Giants on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Long will make his major-league debut Wednesday against the Rangers, but he's expected to serve as the primary pitcher behind opener Zack Littell. However, the southpaw is expected to take the rotation spot that had been occupied by Logan Webb (shoulder). Long made six appearances (three starts) in the minors to begin the year, and he posted a 1.99 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 22.2 innings.