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Bukauskas has been placed on the minor-league injured list with elbow soreness, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Bukauskas, who was one of four players acquired from Houston in the Zack Greinke trade, is headed back to Phoenix for an evaluation. In two starts at Double-A Jackson since the trade, the right-hander has allowed six runs on 10 hits and five walks over 10 innings.

Beede (3-7) took the loss Wednesday as the Giants were downed 9-5 by the A's, allowing four runs on eight hits over four-plus innings while striking out five.

The right-hander was given the hook after serving up a leadoff single to begin the fifth inning, having already tossed 80 pitches (50 strikes). Beede will carry a 5.77 ERA and 81:36 K:BB through 82.2 innings into his next start, which could come on the road Aug. 21 against the Cubs.

Hudson (11-6) earned the win Wednesday after holding the Royals scoreless over six innings, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out five.

Facing the Royals for the first time, Hudson delivered a solid performance to earn his 13th win in his last 16 starts. Despite allowing runners to reach in every inning except the third, the right-hander held his opponent scoreless for just the third time (second start) this season. The 24-year-old had previously allowed 10 runs over his last 11.2 innings, but he shut the Royals out in dominant fashion to improve to a 3.82 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 97:59 K:BB on the season. He'll gear up for a tougher matchup on Monday against the Twins.

Hernandez (2-5) gave up six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out six through six innings to take the loss against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Hernandez did notch 11 swinging strikes, but he also allowed four home runs in this outing. This was a step back after going six scoreless innings in his last start. The 24-year-old has a 5.40 ERA with 55 strikeouts through nine starts this season. Hernandez will make his next start Tuesday against the Braves at SunTrust Park.

Rodriguez will be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to start Thursday at Arizona, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Rodriguez had his turn in Sacramento's rotation skipped earlier this week, so it's no major surprise to seem him penciled in for Thursday's start. The 27-year-old has struggled in the majors this season with a 5.32 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 42:25 K:BB over 64.1 innings.

Kimbrel (knee) will throw another bullpen session Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Thursday's session will mark Kimbrel's second bullpen since landing on the injured list with right knee inflammation earlier in August. The reliever will be reevaluated Friday and could be cleared to return shortly thereafter if he checks out OK. Pedro Strop should continue to see the majority of save opportunities for the Cubs until Kimbrel is back.

Rodriguez is a candidate to start Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The Giants have yet to announce a starter for Thursday's series opener in Arizona, but Rodriguez seems to be the logical choice after he had his turn with Triple-A Sacramento skipped earlier in the week. The right-hander has struggled during his time in the majors this season, posting a 5.32 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 42:25 K:BB in 64.1 innings.

Patino made his first start for Double-A Amarillo on Tuesday, pitching 4.1 innings and giving up four runs (one earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out seven.

Though his final line suggests a bit of a struggle, Patino was nonetheless impressive in his first Texas League start, throwing 71 of 102 pitches for strikes and touching 97 mph on his fastball. The four walks were partly a result of a noticeably tight strike zone, while three of runs charged to Patino came across the plate after he departed in the fifth inning. At only 19 years old, Patino has posted a 2.65 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, .198 BAA and 120:38 K:BB in 91.2 minor-league innings this season. He is currently the 11th-ranked pitching prospect in baseball.

Almonte was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Almonte will provide Colorado with bullpen reinforcements for Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks after Tuesday's starter (Jeff Hoffman) lasted just two innings. Hoffman was shipped back to the minors in a corresponding move.

Hoffman was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Hoffman will head back to the minors after getting shelled for seven runs on six hits over just two innings in a spot start against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The right-hander has struggled mightily during his time in the majors this season, compiling a 7.81 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across 40.1 innings. Yency Almonte was summoned from the minors in a corresponding move, while the Rockies have yet to announce who will replace Hoffman in the rotation.