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Helsley was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Helsey was sent to Memphis on July 21 and returns to the Cardinals after spending two weeks in the minors. The 25-year-old has a 2.92 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB through 12.1 major-league innings this season.

Manager Mickey Callaway said, "We have to be open minded...we can't lock ourselves into one thing" when asked about the closer's role Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Diaz has received consistent support in the ninth-inning role despite his struggles all season, but that appears to have changed after he allowed runs in each of his last four outings. The 25-year-old hasn't been informed of a change, so he could very well receive more opportunities, but his 5.44 ERA and 1.47 WHIP may prompt the Mets to try an alternative option like Seth Lugo.

Hart was called up from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Sunday.

Hart was claimed off waivers Saturday after being designated for assignment by the Brewers and didn't have to wait long before making his way to the majors. The 28-year-old spent the bulk of the season at Triple-A where he posted a 4.10 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 30:13 K:BB over 37.1 innings, but he also had 6.2 scoreless frames in the big leagues.

Webb (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday and optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Webb played two games with Gwinnett during rehab assignment his rehab assignment this week and he'll simply remain with the Stripers. The 25-year-old has a 1.39 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB through 32.1 major-league innings this season, so he figures to rejoin the Braves relatively quickly.

Smith gave up two hits and struck out three over an inning en route to his 27th save in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rockies.

Smith allowed a pair of baserunners to get on base, but he was able to punch his way out of trouble with his sixth three-strikeout outing of the season. The 29-year-old hit a bit of a rough patch in July (3.86 ERA), bringing his minuscule ERA back down to earth at 2.61, which is identical to his 2.61 FIP. Even after a reversion to the mean, Smith remains one of the league's top closers with 27 saves to go along with plus ratios.

Hudson (10-6) allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and five walks over 3.2 innings against the A's on Saturday. He took the loss and struck out seven batters in the 8-3 decision.

Hudson did not do himself any favors by issuing a season-high five free passes in the contest, and he needed 93 pitches to get through the abbreviated outing, which raised his ERA to 3.99 with a 1.58 WHIP in 117.1 innings this season. He's been a bit lucky overall, entering Saturday's game with a 5.40 FIP. The 24-year-old's next start is expected to come at home versus the Pirates on Friday.

Alzolay (biceps) was activated off the minor-league injured list by Triple-A Iowa and will start Friday, Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen reports.

Alzolay landed on the injured list with right biceps inflammation in mid-July but is good to return to the mound after a couple weeks on the shelf. The 24-year-old has a 4.95 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 60:20 K:BB over 43.2 innings for Iowa this season.

Kimbrel worked a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Brewers. He struck out one.

After retiring the first two batters to start the inning, Kimbrel allowed a double to Eric Thames. However, the right-hander struck out Orlando Arcia to end the game. It's been a little bit of a struggle for Kimbrel in his first 12.2 innings with the Cubs, as he's posted a 5.68 ERA and a 17:8 K:BB. Nevertheless, Kimbrel has converted nine of 11 save chances overall and is locked in as the Cubs' closer.

Krehbiel cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Krehbiel has spent the entire season in Reno. It's hardly a surprise that he went unclaimed on waivers, as he owns an 8.25 ERA in 52.1 innings, walking 15.7 percent of opposing batters while striking out just 19.2 percent.

Hart was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Saturday and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

The 28-year-old lefty was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Wednesday after making just four scoreless appearances for the big-league club. He's spent the majority of the season with Triple-A San Antonio, where his ERA sits at 4.10.