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Lamet (forearm) tossed approximately 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Lamet has now faced hitters in live BP on two occasions since making a rehab appearance for High-A Lake Elsinore on Aug. 4, and manager Jayce Tingler suggested the simulated outings could be an adequate alternative to a minor-league rehab assignment as the right-hander builds back up from the latest setback with his forearm. All comments from Tingler indicate that Lamet will be deployed out of the bullpen upon returning from the injured list, with the 29-year-old expected to first work in the middle innings before potentially gaining traction as a back-end arm. Since Lamet won't be a candidate for saves with Mark Melancon having locked down the closer job, he likely isn't worth holding in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Nolin's contract was selected by the Nationals on Wednesday.

Nolin began the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Rochester after he played for the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball last season. He's posted a 3.78 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 52.1 innings across 12 appearances (nine starts), and the 31-year-old lefty could be an option to start or eat innings in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets. The Nationals optioned reliever Sam Clay to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Pomeranz was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to right forearm inflammation, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Though he scooped up his 13th hold of the season and lowered his ERA to 1.75 during his relief appearance in Tuesday's win over the Marlins, Pomeranz exited the contest after experiencing pain in his forearm, an injury manager Jayce Tingler indicated was "very similar" to what the lefty has dealt with off and on throughout the season, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Pomeranz could be sent in for additional tests before the Padres have a clear sense of when he'll be ready to return, but given the recurring nature of his forearm problems, it wouldn't be surprising if he was sidelined for more than the minimum 10 days.

The Padres reinstated Hudson from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

San Diego will swap one high-leverage reliever in for another on the active roster, as Drew Pomeranz (forearm) was moved to the IL in a corresponding move. Before landing on the IL and being shipped to San Diego ahead of the trade deadline, Hudson had worked as the top setup man to Brad Hand in Washington, recording 15 holds while posting a 2.20 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 48:7 K:BB in 32.2 innings. Now that he's cleared COVID-19 protocols, Hudson should quickly emerge as a key part of the late-inning bridge to San Diego closer Mark Melancon.

Littell (1-0) struck out the only batter he faced and earned the win Tuesday versus Arizona.

After Jake McGee allowed the tying run to score in the top of the ninth inning, Littell was called upon for the final out of the frame. He then became the beneficiary of San Francisco's walkoff win. Through 37.1 innings, Littell has a 3.13 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28:17 K:BB while logging one save and five holds. He's starting to see more high-leverage work, but he's not yet a legitimate threat to challenge for save chances.

Melancon picked up the save in Tuesday's 6-5 triumph against the Marlins, allowing a hit and striking out two in 1.1 innings.

Melancon entered in the eighth with the tying run on first base and struck out Jorge Alfaro on three pitches, then surrendered a leadoff double in the ninth before recording three straight outs to lock down his 34th save. An efficient 14 strikes on 18 pitches assisted the All-Star closer in delivering his first outing requiring more than three outs since May 12.

Curtiss was removed from Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs with right elbow discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Curtiss recorded two outs and allowed a run on two hits while recording a strikeout before leaving the field with an athletic trainer. The right-hander attempted to remain in the contest but was ultimately pulled by manager Craig Counsell. He should be considered day-to-day until the specifics of the injury are known.

Smith worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning, earning the save in the win over the Reds on Tuesday.

It wasn't any easy save for Smith, who allowed runners to reach first and second base with one out. However, he was able to get Mike Moustakas to ground out into a double play to end the game. Smith struggled in his last appearance, allowing three runs in a blown save against the Nationals. The 31-year-old still has a 3.55 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with a 10.5 K/9 in 45.2 innings.

Reyes struck out one without allowing a baserunner across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Pirates.

Reyes had one of his most efficient outings of the season, as he needed only seven pitches to record his 26th save of the season. Since walking four batters without recording an out Aug. 5, Reyes has struck out four batters without issuing a free pass across his last three innings. Though he has a 7.3 BB/9 across 51.2 frames overall, Reyes has maintained a 2.26 ERA and has blown only one save opportunity.

Brebbia was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

Brebbia joined the Giants on Sunday and will return to Triple-A without appearing in a game. The right-hander has a 6.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB in 15 major-league innings this season.