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Yamamoto was recalled by the Mets on Saturday.

Yamamoto was expected to be recalled to start one of the two weekend games against the Marlins. He's likely to get the call Sunday, as Joey Lucchesi started Saturday's contest.

Moore was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back spasms Saturday.

Moore won a spot in the Opening Day rotation but struggled to a 9.82 ERA and 2.36 WHIP over three starts before landing on the COVID-19 injured list in mid-April. He was decent enough in six relief appearances since his return to action, allowing three earned runs in 7.1 frames, but he'll now head back to the injured list. Spencer Howard was recalled in a corresponding move and will have the chance to establish himself in the rotation, which could push Moore even further from a fantasy-relevant role.

Howard was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Red Sox.

The Phillies intended to bring Howard along slowly this season but will call on him after he'd thrown just nine innings for the Triple-A team, as they haven't gotten nearly enough from their other back-end starters. He only threw four innings in his most recent start for Lehigh Valley, so Howard is not expected to throw more than 75 pitches Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Matt Moore (back) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Helsley (3-2) was charged with the loss to the Cubs on Friday, allowing two earned runs on two hits, two walks and a wild pitch over an inning. He struck out two.

Helsley's busy final line underscores how much he struggled during his one frame, as he labored through 25 pitches to get three outs in the seventh. The reliever failed to protect a 2-2 tie and allowed multiple earned runs for the second time in four appearances. The 26-year-old now sports a bloated 5.59 ERA and 1.60 WHIP following his recent struggles.

The Marlins transferred Hernandez (biceps) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The move does not necessarily mark a setback in Hernandez's recovery, but rather an effort to free up a spot on the 40-man roster until the pitcher is ready to return. Hernandez has already begun his rehab and figures to be ready for activation in the near future, but this move means he will not be eligible to return until June 4 at the earliest.

Garcia allowed a hit and struck out one in one scoreless inning in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Garcia has allowed just one run, three hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five inning since he returned from a groin injury. The southpaw hasn't been very effective in 2021 with a 5.56 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB, but he's been trending in a better direction since his return. He's notched a hold, but he's also taken a blown save and a loss in nine outings, mainly in a low-leverage role.

The Braves optioned Webb to Triple-A Gwinnett after Friday's blowout win over the Pirates.

Webb was clearly rattled after drilling Kevin Pillar in the face Monday and has been unable to settle down, allowing five hits and a walk in 1.1 innings since. The righty has been inconsistent all season out of the bullpen and now yields his roster spot to Bryse Wilson.

Cimber (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Marlins fell 6-5 to the Mets in 12 innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits over two innings. He struck out one.

It was a worst-case scenario for Miami as the team's bullpen day ended up involving the entire bullpen. Cimber was the 10th pitcher used by the team on the night, and after he held the Mets in check in the 11th, the wheels came off in the top of the 12th. The right-hander remains a low-leverage option for the Marlins, and Cimber has yet to record a hold or save while posting a 3.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB through 22 innings.

Treinen picked up the save Friday against San Francisco by pitching a perfect ninth inning.

Usual closer Kenley Jansen had pitched three times in the previous four days, so manager Dave Roberts declared the right-hander unavailable for Friday's contest. With Los Angeles protecting a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, Treinen was called upon to close out the game in Jansen's stead. He had little trouble doing so, retiring the side on only eight pitches. Treinen has been one of baseball's top setup men this season, registering a 1.89 ERA, 22:5 K:BB and 11 holds across 20 appearances. Jansen has been effective and will continue to log most save chances, but Treinen figures to be first in line when the veteran closer needs a breather.

Hoffman (3-3) earned the win Friday against the Brewers after tossing five innings of one-run ball, giving up two hits and four walks while fanning seven.

Hoffman lasted at least five innings for the first time since April 22 while recording his first win since April 16. The right-hander has posted a 6.13 ERA this month, which is a marked increase on the 3.33 ERA he had in five April appearances.