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Gerardo Reyes RP | ATH
Padres' Gerardo Reyes: Called up by Padres
Reyes was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Reyes will make his third trip to the majors this season despite struggling with 10 runs allowed over five innings. The 26-year-old has looked much better at El Paso with a 2.95 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 16 appearances.
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Elieser Hernandez RP | ATL
Marlins' Elieser Hernandez: Candidate for spot start
Hernandez was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday for Triple-A New Orleans, potentially in preparation for him making a spot start for the Marlins on Tuesday against the Cardinals, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
The Marlins need someone to fill in for Caleb Smith (hip), and Hernandez appears to be a reasonable candidate. He's made just one relief appearance at the big-league level this season but owns an excellent 1.13 ERA in nine starts for New Orleans.
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Justin Wilson RP | BOS
Mets' Justin Wilson: Nearing rehab assignment
Wilson (elbow) expects to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo Sports reports.
Wilson has spent the bulk of the last two months on the injured list, making just one appearance before re-injuring his elbow. He may need at least a few rehab outings before returning to New York.
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Jimmy Nelson RP | LAD
Brewers' Jimmy Nelson: Next start coming next Saturday
Nelson won't start again until June 15 in San Francisco, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Brewers have two off days next week, so they can afford to shift their rotation around, though a 10-day gap between starts is quite large. The team clearly wants to be very cautious with Nelson, who returned for his first major-league start in nearly 21 months Wednesday against the Marlins. His five runs allowed in three innings in that performance likely didn't make the Brewers too excited to see him return to the mound, but it looks like he'll be given some time to work his way back into his previous form.
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Will Smith RP | KC
Giants' Will Smith: Records 14th save
Smith tossed a perfect ninth inning in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers, striking out two to earn his 14th save of the season.
Playing for the 26-36 Giants hasn't afforded an overwhelming number of opportunities to Smith in the closer role, but he's converted all of his chances so far. The 29-year-old owns a 2.28 ERA and 0.68 WHIP across 23.2 innings this season. He continues to be the Giants' best option for ninth-inning duties, although he's a prime candidate to be dealt to a contender before the trade deadline.
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Drew Pomeranz RP | CHC
Giants' Drew Pomeranz: Silences Dodgers in no-decision
Pomeranz pitched five scoreless innings Friday, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out seven. He took a no-decision in a 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
Pomeranz was working on six days rest Friday, and bounced back after allowing 25 earned runs over his five previous appearances. The veteran lefty still has a 7.16 ERA and 1.75 WHIP through 44 innings this season. His record remains at 1-6 entering his next projected start -- June 16 versus the Brewers.
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Hector Neris RP | HOU
Phillies' Hector Neris: Posts 13th save
Neris allowed a hit and a walk but struck out two during the ninth inning to pick up the save in a 4-2 victory over the Reds on Friday.
The Reds were able to get the tying run on base, but Neris finished the night with a pair of strikeouts. Opponents who put two runners on board against Neris have been rare this year. He is 13-for-13 in save chances with a 1.95 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 27.2 innings.
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Brent Suter RP | ATL
Brewers' Brent Suter: Scheduled for another bullpen
Suter (elbow) is slated to throw another bullpen session Saturday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Suter underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2019, though he's already tossed three side sessions and is in line to throw his fourth over the weekend. He's expected to advance to throwing live batting practice as the All-Star break approaches.
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Pedro Strop RP | CHC
Cubs' Pedro Strop: Posts sixth save despite homer
Strop allowed a solo home run but struck out two in an inning of relief and still nailed down a save in a 3-1 victory over the Cardinals on Friday.
Working with a three-run lead, Strop had a big enough cushion to allow a solo shot and still record his sixth save. He retired the other three batters he faced, but the homer didn't help his ERA. Strop is 6-for-8 in save chances with a 4.97 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 12.2 innings.
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Chris Rusin RP | COL
Rockies' Chris Rusin: Removed from 40-man roster
Rusin was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Rusin was activated off the injured list last week but won't stick on the 40-man roster after allowing four runs in his two appearances. The 32-year-old also struggled last season with a 6.09 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 47:26 K:BB over 54.2 innings. Rusin could end up at Triple-A Albuquerque if he goes unclaimed on waivers.