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Ferguson has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ferguson will head back to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move as the Dodgers activated Joe Kelly from the MLB bereavement list Monday. The 22-year-old left-hander has given up 11 earned runs with 16 strikeouts over 16.2 innings at the big-league level this season.

Kelly has been activated from the MLB bereavement list, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

It was an expected move for the right-handed reliever, who will rejoin the Dodgers after being placed on the bereavement list Friday. Caleb Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Strahm (2-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, giving up three earned runs on four hits over six innings, striking out 10 and walking three in the Padres' 5-2 defeat.

Strahm gave up all three of his earned runs in the second inning, but he rebounded for a quality start that also marked his first double-digit strikeout effort of the season. He didn't get the win in this contest, but Strahm has been pitching very well as he hasn't given up more than three earned in any of his starts since he was tagged for five runs by the Diamondbacks on April 1. The strong run leaves him with a 3.21 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP and a 51:11 K:BB through 56 innings.

Archer was traded to the Reds Monday in return for cash considerations.

Archer has never appeared in the big leagues, but has spent parts of the last three seasons at Triple-A. While there has been no official word, he'll presumably be assigned to Triple-A Louisville with his new team. He had a 4.32 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 14 strikeouts across 16.2 innings with Triple-A San Antonio.

Clarke has been confirmed as the starter for Thursday's contest against the Rockies, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Clarke pitched well Saturday to earn his first big-league win but will face the difficult test of pitching at Coors Field on Thursday. The 26-year-old has proven capable early in his rookie campaign, posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 15.1 innings. However, he's also managed just eight strikeouts as opposed to three walks.

Loup (elbow) had a setback when he recently began throwing again, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Loup will now be sidelined until at least August. With news that he also received a platelet-rich plasma injection, he may be headed for an even lengthier absence.

Strop (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

It was unclear whether Strop would need a rehab assignment before returning to the Cubs. However, given his three-week absence, the team has opted for him to complete a few warmup outings. Assuming there are no setbacks in his recovery, he should be activated from the injured list after making two appearances for Iowa, one on Tuesday night and another Thursday.

Webb (3-0) picked up the win in Sunday's extra-inning victory over the Cardinals, tossing a perfect ninth inning.

Atlanta was down 3-0 entering the ninth, but after the offense posted a three-spot in the top of the frame, Webb needed only seven pitches to produce weak contact from the heart of the Cards' order and sent the game to extras. He then got rewarded when his teammates tacked on another run in the top of the 10th. Webb has been sharp since joining the Atlanta bullpen in mid-April, collecting three wins, three holds and a save in 18 appearances with a 1.72 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB through 15.2 innings.

Collins was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Collins was recalled by the Cubs on May 25 but his stint with the major-league squad was short-lived. He appeared in Sunday's contest, allowing one earned run on two hits across 1.1 innings of work. He's pitched well at Triple-A previously this season, producing a 2.25 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with 14 strikeouts across 12 frames.

Kinley was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans Monday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Kinley had spent the entirety of the 2019 campaign with the Marlins, racking up a 5.09 ERA and 1.87 WHIP while striking out 27 across 23 innings of work. He pitched exclusively out of the bullpen and will need to improve on his 5.9 BB/9 to find success at the major-league level again this season.