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Beede (0-2) took the loss Wednesday, giving up six runs (five earned) on five hits and four walks over five innings while striking out five as the Giants were downed 7-0 by the Mets.

While the right-hander had no chance at picking up a win with Jason Vargas firing a five-hit shutout for the Mets, Beede didn't do himself any favors by serving up a pair of fourth-inning homers to Amed Rosario and Michael Conforto. Beede is currently scheduled to take the mound again Tuesday, but given his 8.15 ERA and 15 walks in 17.2 innings (against 19 strikeouts), the Giants may end up considering other rotation options.

Nelson (0-1) allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out two across three innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Marlins.

Nelson made his long-awaited return to the Brewers' rotation, but he struggled with his command in the short start. He surrendered two free passes and a double to begin the third inning, which was followed by a grand slam off the bat of Brian Anderson that accounted for all of Nelson's earned runs. The slow start was understandable given that Nelson was making his first major-league start since September 8, 2017. Most important, he appears to have come out of the start healthy. He'll have the chance to continue building back up in his next outing, which is currently scheduled for Tuesday at Houston.

Hudson won't make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Reds after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

Hudson may simply be pushed back a day to start Thursday versus the Reds, but the Cardinals have yet to announce their adjusted plans for the starting rotation.

Manager Gabe Kapler said Dominguez showed symptoms of a mild elbow sprain and will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Bob Brookover of The Philadephia Inquirer reports.

Dominguez was apparently having some issues with his right elbow and was removed from Wednesday's game after recording one out and allowing two runners to reach base. It's difficult to imagine the 24-year-old being cleared to pitch Friday's series opener against the Reds, but more information should be available after the MRI.

Kimbrel agreed to sign a contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

It was reported earlier Wednesday that the Cubs were "pushing hard" for Kimbrel now that he's no longer tied to draft-pick compensation, and it didn't take long for the two sides to reach an agreement. The Cubs have already blown 11 saves this season, so the addition of the veteran right-hander will be a welcome sight to the north side of Chicago. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, the agreement is a three-year deal worth about $43 million and includes a fourth-year option. Kimbrel will likely require a bit of time before joining the team, but Passan indicates he could do so by June 20.

Burdi (biceps) has yet to resume throwing, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Burdi has been shut down from throwing since suffering a strained biceps tendon back in mid-April. Until he picks up a throwing program, the right-hander will remain without a timetable for his return.

Dominguez exited Wednesday's game against the Padres with an undisclosed injury, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Dominguez allowed two runners to reach base and recorded just one out prior to exiting Wednesday's game with a trainer. More should be known about the injury once Dominguez is further evaluated in the coming days, but this could be yet another tough blow to a Phillies bullpen that is already depleted. Hector Neris replaced Dominguez in Wednesday's contest.

Lambert will be called up and make his MLB debut Thursday against the Cubs, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Lambert was expected to be called up with Kyle Freeland getting sent to Triple-A Albuquerque, and Newman reports the 22-year-old right-hander has arrived at Wrigley Field and will take the hill Thursday for his big-league debut. He's on the club's taxi squad, so the callup should be made official ahead of Thursday's game, per MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Lambert is considered the Rockies' top pitching prospect, and given the club's starting rotation struggles this season, he has a chance to make a case to stay in the rotation with a good performance.

Helsley was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

The Cardinals will need someone to fill Genesis Cabrera's spot in the rotation after the latter was optioned in a corresponding move. However, that's unlikely to be Helsley, who's in the midst of transitioning to full-time reliever. Helsley owns a 3.38 ERA in eight innings of relief for the Cardinals this season, and a 3.86 ERA in the 23.1 innings he's logged for the Redbirds.

Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Cabrera made two starts during his first major-league stint but didn't look particularly good in either, allowing nine runs (six earned) in 8.1 innings while posting a 2.04 WHIP. Ryan Helsley was recalled from Memphis in a corresponding move, though it's not yet clear who will take Cabrera's spot in the rotation.