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Lamet was removed from his start Wednesday against the Brewers after two innings due to an apparent injury, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. He gave up no runs on a hit and a walk while striking out four prior to departing.

Making his 2021 debut after a prolonged recovery from the elbow strain he suffered last September, Lamet was expected to handle close to a normal workload after covering 75 pitches in his most recent simulated game prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list. Though he looked good during his time on the mound, Lamet's outing came to a surprising end after just 29 pitches. The Padres should provide an explanation later Wednesday regarding what prompted Lamet's early exit, but as Lin notes, manager Jayce Tingler said the primary goal was for the right-hander to finish his season debut healthy, regardless of the results. That goal evidently wasn't accomplished.

Alzolay is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The Cubs will be in need of a fifth starter over the weekend, and manager David Ross revealed Wednesday that Alzolay will be recalled to start at home against Milwaukee on Saturday. Alzolay should be fully rested after he pitched at the Cubs' alternate training site Sunday. The right-hander made two starts for Chicago to begin the season and posted a 6.10 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 20.1 innings.

Ramirez was optioned to the Padres' alternate training site Wednesday.

Ramirez's contract was selected by the Padres on Saturday, and he made two relief appearances for San Diego. During that time, he allowed two hits while striking out two in three scoreless innings. However, Ramirez will now return to alternate camp to make room on the major-league roster for Dinelson Lamet (elbow), who was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday.

Lamet (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's start against the Brewers.

Lamet had been sidelined since September due to a strained UCL, but he'll be in line to make his season debut on normal rest Wednesday after he threw a 75-pitch simulated game Thursday. The right-hander will join San Diego's rotation after he posted a 2.09 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 93:20 K:BB in 69 innings across 12 starts in 2020.

Hernandez (biceps) will throw a bullpen session next week, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Hernandez has been ramping up his throwing program recently, and a bullpen session would mark a big step in his rehab process. The Marlins haven't yet established a timetable for Sanchez's return, but a better idea of his status could come into focus after his bullpen.

Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that Morejon (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Reports surfaced earlier Tuesday that Morejon was recommended to undergo the procedure after getting a second opinion on his left forearm/elbow strain, and he apparently wasted no time going under the knife. Morejon will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2021 season, and likely, a sizable portion of the 2022 campaign while he recovers from surgery. The Padres plan to activate Dinelson Lamet (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday to fill Morejon's spot in the rotation.

Smith (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Smith has been on the 10-day injured list since the start of the regular season but seems to be trending toward a return. The right-hander made eight relief appearances for the Mets last year and posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven innings.

The Phillies recalled Howard from their alternate training site Wednesday.

Philadelphia currently has an opening in the rotation with Matt Moore on the COVID-19 injured list, but Howard, the organization's top pitching prospect, will likely work in long relief while he's up with the big club. Vince Velasquez will be called upon to make a spot start in place of Moore on Friday in Colorado, and Howard could be an option to eat innings behind Velasquez if he isn't needed out of the bullpen in Wednesday's series finale against the Giants.

Beede (elbow) will throw a bullpen session with all his pitches Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Beede has ben rehabbing at the Giants' alternate training site to begin the season and appears to be progressing well. The right-hander could appear in a rehab game in the near future if he remains on the right track. Beede could be ready to return to game action at some point in May or June, but it's not yet clear whether he'll build up as a starter or whether he'll be used as a reliever.

Brogdon (3-1) was dealt the loss and a blown save Tuesday against the Giants, allowing six runs on five hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning.

Brogdon entered Tuesday having pitched 6.2 scoreless innings to open the season but completely fell apart after being tasked with preserving a two-run lead, allowing a pair of three-run home runs in the eighth inning. Brogdon's unexpected collapse caused his ERA to balloon to 7.36.