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Jansen allowed one run (none earned) on three walks across one inning to blow the save Wednesday against the Cubs.

Jansen entered the game in the 10th inning with a one-run lead. Though he had to deal with the runner starting at second base, Jansen didn't help himself by walking the leadoff hitter and then throwing a wild pitch. The rest of his line looks worse than reality, as the other two walks were intentional. Even so, Jansen has struggled with his control this season, as he now has 13 walks across 13.1 innings of work.

Helsley (3-0) pitched a scoreless fifth inning, walking one while striking out one to earn the win Wednesday over the Mets.

Helsley picked up the win after relieving Kwang Hyun Kim in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old started the year off with a couple bad outings, but has allowed just one run over the 11.1 innings covering his last 11 appearances. He has three wins and a hold to go along with a 3.86 ERA.

Kelly (shoulder) is nearing his return to the Dodgers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The righty has yet to pitch in 2021 as he nears the end of his recovery from November shoulder surgery. Injury problems in both the Dodgers' rotation and bullpen have emphasized the need for additional experienced pitchers on the roster, and Kelly could work his way into a late-inning role if he impresses upon returning.

Alexander (shoulder) will be available in the bullpen Wednesday against the Cubs, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The lefty reliever was unavailable for both games of Tuesday's doubleheader due to shoulder soreness, but manager Dave Roberts says he's recovered and is ready to pitch. Alexander has posted a 2.31 ERA in 11.2 innings with five strikeouts and one walk.

Uceta was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The 23-year-old was demoted over the weekend after serving as an opener Friday but will rejoin the Dodgers following Tuesday's doubleheader. Uceta surrendered two runs on four hits with two strikeouts and one walk across two innings during his major-league debut last week.

Martin (shoulder) will make rehab appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday and Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Martin has been sidelined for a month due to right shoulder inflammation, but he could rejoin Atlanta's bullpen after his pair of rehab appearances. The right-hander made just two relief appearances in the majors to begin the season but could see some high-leverage opportunities once he's cleared to return.

Miller was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Miller had been on the COVID-19 IL since the start of the regular season, but he'll now build up in Arizona before returning to game action. Once Miller is ready for game action, it's not yet clear whether he'll pitch in the majors or with Triple-A Iowa.

Suero (oblique) is scheduled to face four hitters and throw around 20-to-25 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

He'll be entering the simulated game after fellow rehabbing pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder), who is expected to toss 35-to-40 pitches. If Suero's oblique responds well to the outing, he could be sent to Triple-A Rochester for what would likely be a brief rehab assignment before he returns from the 10-day injured list.

White was charged with a blown save in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs as a result of giving up two runs (one earned) on one hit over one inning. He struck out one batter.

Usual closer Kenley Jansen pitched in the seventh inning, so after the Dodgers took a two-run lead in the top of the eighth, White came on in the bottom of the frame to try to close out the win. He retired the first two batters he faced before serving up a game-tying two-run homer to Javier Baez. The earned run was the first charged to White across 5.1 innings this season. He has posted a 3:3 K:BB.

The Cardinals recalled Flores from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Flores is designated as the 27th man, so he's expected to head back to the minors once the doubleheader is completed. He'll give the Cardinals another left-handed option out of the bullpen for the twin bill while Andrew Miller (toe) remains on the injured list.