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Coonrod did not allow a baserunner or strike out a batter over a scoreless inning in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs.

Coonrod needed just five pitches to make quick work of a portion of the Cubs' lineup that consisted of Kyle Schwarber and Javier Baez. The 26-year-old has performed well when called upon in brief stints in the majors this year, giving up just one run and striking out four over six innings. Coonrod will likely find himself back in the minors when the Giants require a fifth starter late next week.

Almonte was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Almonte was called up to serve as the 26th man for the twin bill, but he didn't take the mound in either contest. The 25-year-old returns to Triple-A, where he has a 4.88 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 27:19 K:BB over 24 innings this season.

Lamet gave up two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six through four innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Wednesday.

Lamet had 16 swinging strikes and showed flashes of dominance, but he also labored through four innings, running his pitch count to 80 without making it into the fifth. The 27-year-old has a 5.00 ERA with a 12.5 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9 through four starts this season. While Lamet has huge strikeout upside, he is also struggling with his command and hasn't pitched more than five innings since returning from Tommy John surgery. Lamet will make his next start Tuesday against the Orioles at Petco Park.

Beede (3-4) allowed four earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out seven across 5.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs.

Beede was burned by the long ball, surrendering three in his 5.2 innings of work. However, he still managed seven punchouts on the strength of 20 swinging strikes. He had been on a strong run of late, not allowing multiple home runs in any of his last seven appearances while also turning in five consecutive starts without surrendering more than three earned runs prior to Wednesday. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled for Tuesday at Philadelphia.

Clarke (3-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Orioles.

Clarke turned in his first quality start since May 25, though he did still surrender two home runs. The effort may be enough to save his spot in the rotation, as Manager Torey Lovullo was quoted as saying Clarke's struggles were an "obvious concern" prior to the start. Through 51.2 innings on the season, Clarke has now managed a 6.10 ERA and 1.53 WHIP. He'll look to turn in another strong effort in his next outing, a tough matchup Tuesday at the Yankees.

Kimbrel allowed two hits with no walks or strikeouts across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Giants.

After retiring the first two batters he faced without incident, Kimbrel surrendered consecutive singles. However, he got Brandon Belt to line out to end the game and notch his seventh save of the season. Since allowing five earned runs across his first 2.2 innings this season, Kimbrel has turned in eight consecutive scoreless outings. He still has a bloated 4.22 ERA and 1.41 WHIP, but has maintained his status as one of the best closers in the game with this strong stretch.

Sims (1-1) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds fell 5-4 to the Brewers, giving up five runs on three hits and two walks over 4.2 innings while striking out five.

While the right-hander was stingy with baserunners, two of the three hits off Sims left the yard. With Alex Wood (back) seemingly close to returning from the IL, Sims and his 5.65 ERA are likely headed back to a long-relief role, or potentially even Triple-A.

Floro (neck) threw a simulated game Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

He is out with a sore neck, but is eligible to return at the end of the month -- a feat he may be able to accomplish. Floro will work primarily in low-to-mid leverage situations upon his activation.

Webb still has tightness in his elbow and his return will be delayed, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Initially he hoped to only require the minimum 10 days on the shelf with a bone bruise on his elbow, but he is not recovering as expected. Consider him out indefinitely.

Holmes was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right triceps inflammation, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

He has given up 11 runs on 12 hits and five walks over his last six innings, so perhaps this explains why he has struggled so mightily of late. Koene Kela (suspension) was reinstated in a corresponding move.