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Hudson (forearm) met with head team physician Dr. George Paletta on Wednesday and will seek a second opinion and further evaluation on his injured forearm, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander was just placed on the 45-day injured list Tuesday, and he has some time to figure out his options since he won't be pitching again this regular season or postseason, if the Cardinals qualify. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak noted Wednesday that the seeking of a second opinion is simply part of the process of Hudson setting himself up as best as possible to not miss time in 2021. "Our doctors have reviewed the MRI, but you still want to do the normal consultation," Mozeliak said. "Until that happens, there are no decisions made for next steps. ... Obviously, the fact that we're ruling out the remainder of this year is saying something."

White was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Thursday.

He has not allowed a run while striking out two in three innings over two appearances this season. White may not be heard from again until 2021.

Jackson (2-0) allowed two runs on three hits while striking out five across four innings Wednesday as he earned the win over the Marlins.

Jackson had to enter the game to begin the second inning after Max Fried (ankle) was forced out of the game as a precautionary measure after tweaking his ankle while fielding a bunted ball in the first. The 29-year-old had a clean outing aside from his effort in the fourth when he allowed two runs to score. Jackson's dependability has taken a tumble in 2020 as the right-hander has a 5.33 ERA and 20:12 K:BB in 25.1 innings this season.

Clarke will start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Clarke's last outing was more than a week ago when he pitched five relief innings and earned the win in over the Angels. Prior to that, he made four turns through the rotation, so he should have the distance to qualify for a win.

Young allowed three runs over five innings, giving up six hits and a walk while striking out five during Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.

Young and Rangers starter Wes Benjamin both tossed five innings of three-run ball, with Young's run support coming immediately after both left the ballgame. Young concludes his season with a 5.44 ERA and a streak of allowing at least two runs in each of his past seven starts.

Chafin (1-2) recorded two outs prior to giving up a walk-off solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates.

Making his first appearance since August 20 after dealing with a sprained finger, Chafin was a strike away from a scoreless ninth before Jacob Stallings pulled a game-winning home run into the stands. Chafin carries a 7.56 ERA into the final days of the season.

Doyle's contract was selected by the Rockies on Wednesday.

Doyle spent the entire 2020 season at the Rockies' alternate training site, but he'll be available to make his major-league debut over the final several games of the regular season. The right-hander posted a 3.25 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 36 innings at the High-A level in 2019.

Kelly will start Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Kelly pitched one-third of an inning as a reliever Tuesday, and he'll step in on short notice to start in place of Julio Urias, who was scratched from his scheduled start for an undisclosed reason. Kelly hasn't pitched more than one inning in any of his appearances this season, but he still hasn't given up a run.

Betances (lat) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Betances was evaluated by the Mets' training staff Wednesday, and they determined that he's healthy enough to return to the bullpen for the final five games of the regular season. The right-hander has a 6.10 ERA and 8:7 K:BB over 10.1 innings across 13 relief appearances this season. Corey Oswalt was sent down to make room on the active roster.

Betances (lat) could be activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday or Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Betances has been on the injured list for just over three weeks with right lat tightness, but he's being evaluated by the Mets' training staff Wednesday. If all goes well in his evaluation, he could be available out of the bullpen for the end of the regular season.