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Graterol allowed one run on one hit and one walk across 1.1 innings during a 7-5 win over the Padres on Wednesday. He struck out one.

As expected, it was a short outing for the right-hander. He allowed a leadoff walk in the bottom of the first before getting a double play and strikeout to end the frame. The 22-year-old was pulled after allowing a one-out double in the second and was later charged with a run on Jason Castro's RBI double. Graterol should continue to work out of the Dodgers' bullpen, though he remains an option to open contests should Los Angeles utilize that strategy.

Ferguson underwent an MRI on Wednesday that revealed potential damage to the UCL in his left elbow, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

The 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, and manager Dave Roberts said that the MRI results didn't look "too good." According to Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, Roberts said Ferguson is dealing with a "pretty significant" UCL tear and won't pitch again this season, though it's unclear if he'll opt for surgery.

Brogdon was recalled from the alternate training site Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander was optioned to the alternate site between the games of Sunday's doubleheader, but he'll make a quick return to the team. Brogdon has surrendered five runs on four hits (three homers) with a 7:3 K:BB over five innings this season.

Chafin (finger) threw 20 pitches during his simulated game Wednesday and performed well, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Chafin is recovering from a sprained left index finger that has kept him sidelined for nearly a month. Manager David Ross said that he looked great during his simulated game. If his finger responds well, he could return to action for the final few games of the regular season.

Crowe is expected to be recalled from the Nationals' alternate training site to start one game of Friday's doubleheader with the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Friday will begin a stretch of three doubleheaders in five days for the Nationals, who will have to add a few new members to the rotation to account for the heavy schedule. Crowe is a logical choice to fill one of the openings, as he's already made two sport starts for the big club this season. He wasn't effective in either outing, giving up a combined seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits and six walks over six innings.

Sborz was recalled by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Sborz returns just one day after being optioned, with Caleb Ferguson (elbow) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move. Sborz has made three relief appearances so far this season, giving up one run on two hits over three innings.

Ferguson (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The results of Ferguson's MRI have yet to be released, but the Dodgers evidently don't believe he'll be ready to pitch at any point in the next 10 days. He's likely thrown his last pitch of the regular season, though he could appear in one of the final two games of the campaign if he returns after the minimum 10 days. Josh Sborz was recalled to take his place in the pen.

Topa was recalled by the Brewers on Wednesday.

Topa will be part of his third transaction in as many days, as he was recalled for a doubleheader Monday before being optioned Tuesday. Whether or not he remains on the team longer this time remains to be seen. Josh Lindblom was placed on the bereavement list in a corresponding move.

Strahm (knee) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm hit the injured list Friday with right knee inflammation. Given that he's throwing again within a week, it doesn't appear that he's set for a lengthy absence, though whether or not he returns after the minimum 10 days remains to be seen.

Ferguson underwent an MRI on his left elbow Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ferguson suffered some sort of elbow injury during Tuesday's game against the Padres. He's yet to be placed on the injured list, though a move could come once the results of the test are known.