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Williams logged his fourth hold of the season Tuesday after throwing a scoreless eighth inning while allowing no hits, one walk and striking out two against the Marlins.

Williams has now successfully converted four straight holds over the last week after experiencing some early struggles to begin the year. The 2020 NL Rookie of the Year has a 1.80 ERA and an 8:2 K:BB over his last five innings. He's clearly starting to rediscover his form, and his ability to preserve a lead is a major reason why the Brewers are 7-3 over their last 10 games.

Hoffman allowed three earned runs on one hit and five walks while striking out three across four innings Tuesday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Hoffman threw only 38 of his 73 pitches for strikes and walked multiple batters in both the first and fourth innings. He managed to hold the Dodgers scoreless through three innings, but he led off his final frame with two walks and then surrendered a home run to Will Smith. Through 24.1 innings on the campaign, Hoffman has maintained a solid 3.33 ERA but only a 19:12 K:BB. He's projected to draw the White Sox on Monday for his next turn through the rotation.

Cleavinger was recalled from the alternate training site Tuesday.

The 27-year-old was optioned to the alternate site Monday but will quickly return to the majors. Cleavinger delivered a scoreless inning with a walk and a strikeout in his lone appearance this season.

White was placed on the injured list Tuesday for undisclosed reasons.

The reason for the move officially remains unclear, though manager Dave Roberts said earlier in the day the team might place some players on the injured list while they deal with side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. If that ends up being the case for White, he can be activated from the COVID-19 injured list as soon as he feels better.

Gonzalez was placed on the injured list Tuesday for undisclosed reasons.

Manager Dave Roberts said earlier in the day that the Dodgers could put some players on the injured list while they deal with side effects from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and that may be the reason behind the move. Gonzalez could be activated as soon as he feels better if he is indeed on the COVID-19 injured list, though the team didn't specify the reason for his absence.

Manager Dave Roberts said Kelly (shoulder) could be activated from the 10-day injured list during the upcoming 10-game road trip, which begins Thursday at Milwaukee, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

It was recently reported that the 32-year-old is expected to return in early or mid-May, and it appears he's on track for that timeline. Kelly is currently throwing at the alternate training site. Once activated, he could take on a significant role in the injury-depleted Dodgers bullpen.

Lamet (forearm) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The right-hander's quick return to mound work is good news after he left his season debut April 21 after 29 pitches due to forearm tightness, and a positive session Wednesday should provide a barometer on where he stands in his recovery. Lamet could be cleared to return from the injured list within the next couple weeks with a strong showing against live hitters.

Suero (oblique) began a throwing program Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Suero has already spent the required 10 days on the injured list with his oblique strain, but he'll need more time since he's only just resumed throwing. He's hoping to throw a bullpen session by the end of the week.

Martin (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session this week and a pair of simulated games before returning from the injured list, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Martin has been out since early April due to shoulder inflammation. Previous reports indicated he could return during the team's current homestand, but that ends Thursday. He's expected to throw at least three more times before being activated, so he likely won't return until sometime next week.

Gott cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Giants' alternate training site Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Gott spent just a single day on the Giants' roster in mid-April before being designated for assignment. He'll remain with the organization as minor-league depth.