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White is traveling with the Dodgers on the team's current road trip as part of the taxi squad, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

White's presence on the five-man squad gives the Dodgers a versatile depth option should they need to fill a starter's or reliever's spot due to injury or illness. The right-hander was briefly part of the active roster in early April but did not get into any games.

Hudson took a no-decision during Wednesday's win over the Royals, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three across six innings.

Aside from a two-run home run to Mac Gallagher in the third inning, Hudson managed to control the damage against Kansas City. The right-hander was easing back into things following an extended COVID-19 layoff. He did issue a season-high three free passes, something he'll need to better manage to avoid future trouble. Across four starts this season, Hudson owns a 3.32 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. The 25-year-old will take the mound against Cincinnati on Monday.

Hernandez gave up four runs (three earned) on seven hits and walk in four innings versus the Mets on Wednesday. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision.

Hernandez allowed solo shots to Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo in the contest -- the righty has given up multiple homers in each of his last two starts. The 25-year-old has a 3.04 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 32 strikeouts through 23.2 innings this season. Hernandez will look to keep up the strong pitching Tuesday versus the Blue Jays.

Diaz was removed from Wednesday's game against the Marlins with left leg cramps, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old exited the game after a visit from the athletic trainer, but the fact it's leg cramps is good news for the Mets. Diaz wanted to continue pitching, but manager Luis Rojas said the team didn't want to take any chances. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day, but he may not be sidelined for long, if at all.

Diaz exited Wednesday's game against the Marlins with an apparent injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander entered during the eighth inning with the bases loaded and one out, and he had a strikeout and gave up a single and a walk before being lifted during the middle of an at-bat. It's unclear what type of injury Diaz was dealing with, and he should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

Melancon allowed one hit with no walks and no strikeouts in a scoreless inning to earn the save in the second game of Atlanta's doubleheader Wednesday against the Yankees.

Melancon came in to close the game in the seventh inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a two-out single to Gary Sanchez, but retired the next batter he faced to record his fifth save of the season. Melancon has earned five of the team's six saves to this point, and he's mostly done well in the role, allowing only two earned runs across 10 innings while striking out five and walking three.

Lamet won't start as scheduled Wednesday against the Mariners as the two teams agreed to postpone the contest in protest of the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The game is the second of the day to be postponed in protest, as the Brewers and Reds also reached an agreement earlier in the evening. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday, with Lamet starting Game 1.

Rodriguez was designated for assignment by the Giants on Wednesday.

Rodriguez's struggles date back to last season, as the right-hander owns a 5.94 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 73:39 K:BB over 103 innings spanning this season and last. He notched a 2.81 ERA (3.73 FIP) across 118.1 innings in 2018, so Rodriguez could draw some interest on waivers. Joey Rickard was summoned to the big-league club in a corresponding move.

The Reds activated Strop (groin) from the injured list and designated him for assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

It's a little surprising that the Reds have parted ways with Strop, but this was done to make room on the 40-man roster for Jose Garcia. Strop was late in reporting to the Reds' summer camp before the sprint season began, struggled with his control once the season started (six walks in 2.1 innings) and then went on the IL with a groin injury.

Gsellman is a candidate to start Thursday against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Gsellman hasn't pitched since Aug. 17 due to postponements tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. If he does get the ball first Thursday, the right-hander likely won't pitch deep into the game as he's still building up to a starter's workload. Across three outings this season, Gsellman has struck out four batters and allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks across 4.2 innings.