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Beede was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

This move makes perfect sense, as Beede just started Tuesday. With the team off Thursday, Beede was not going to pitch again before the All-Star break. According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, Beede will rejoin the Giants to start July 14 against the Brewers. In the meantime, Ray Black will be up to provide bullpen depth.

Helsley (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Helsley had already been with Memphis on a rehab assignment. He's thrown 10.1 innings at the big-league level this season, posting a 3.48 ERA and a 12:5 K:BB.

Clarke landed on the 10-day injured list with left back inflammation Wednesday.

The injury perhaps explains why Clarke was chased after just 3.2 innings Tuesday against the Dodgers. It's not clear how much time he's expected to miss, though the timing of the All-Star break means he likely wouldn't have started at any point over the next 10 days. Kevin Cron was recalled in a corresponding move.

Gallegos (1-1) took the loss against the Mariners on Tuesday, allowing one run on a solo home run and recording three strikeouts over an inning.

Gallegos' one slip-up cost him dearly, as he allowed Tim Beckham's first pinch-hit homer since 2015 in the eighth to snap a 4-4 tie. The 27-year-old reliever was otherwise dominant while mowing down Austin Nola, Dee Gordon and Mallex Smith. Tuesday's stumble aside, Gallegos has allowed only one other earned run since May 26, a 17-appearance stretch during which he's lowered his ERA from 4.35 to 2.79 while also collecting three holds.

Shaw failed to retire a batter and was charged with three runs on three hits Tuesday in the Rockies' 9-8 loss to the Astros.

Bullpen mate Jake McGee was handed the loss, but it was Shaw who was largely responsible for squandering the Rockies' three-run lead entering the top of the seventh. The right-hander allowed three consecutive doubles to begin the frame before he was mercifully pulled in favor of McGee, who recorded an out and then served up the go-ahead home run to Yuli Gurriel. After a disastrous 2018, Shaw's second season in Colorado is going only marginally better, as he maintains a 4.40 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 44 appearances.

Strahm will pitch out of the bullpen through the All-Star break and potentially through the second half, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Strahm would be available out of the bullpen over the weekend regardless of his recent performances, as he doesn't have any starts remaining before the break. He could be the odd man out when Dinelson Lamet returns from Tommy John surgery, however, and could spend most or all of the second half in a relief role. He thrived in that capacity last season, posting a 2.05 ERA while striking out 28.2 percent of opposing batters. That gave him some hype this offseason upon his return to the rotation, but he's failed to impress, with his ERA ballooning to 5.42.

Quiljada (0-2) took the loss against the Nationals on Tuesday, giving up an unearned run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning.

A Neil Walker error at third base with one out in the ninth inning put a baserunner aboard, setting the stage for Trea Turner's walkoff double and handing Quiljada a tough loss. The young southpaw has a 3.38 ERA through his first eight big-league innings, but his 8:7 K:BB is a strong sign he may not be ready for high-leverage work.

Young did not allow a baserunner while striking out one over 2.1 innings of relief in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Young set down all seven batters faced and was in position for the win before the Diamondbacks' bullpen melted down in the ninth inning. He entered for ineffective starter Taylor Clarke, who threw 71 pitches (39 strikes) before departing with two outs in the fourth inning. It's unclear if Young will remain in the bullpen leading into the All-Star break. Manager Torey Lovullo opted to skip Young's turn through the rotation, but watching Clarke struggle again may give the manager second thoughts leading up to the break. Clarke lines up to pitch the final game of the first half against the Rockies on Sunday, but he will carry a 6.21 ERA into that start after posting a 7.36 ERA over his last eight outings.

Strahm (3-7) took the loss Tuesday, surrendering seven runs on 11 hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over five innings while striking out six as the Padres fell 10-4 to the Giants.

Evan Longoria wielded the big bat for San Francisco, launching two of the three homers off Strahm, but the southpaw didn't exactly have a lot of success against the rest of the lineup. He'll take a 5.42 ERA and 77:17 K:BB through 79.2 innings into the All-Star break.

Beede (2-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 10-4 victory over the Padres, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings while striking out four.

Aside from a Franmil Reyes solo homer in the second inning, the right-hander was in firm control all night and got more than enough run support from the Giants offense. Beede will carry a 5.64 ERA and 43:28 K:BB through 44.2 innings into the All-Star break.