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Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson began his minor-league rehab assignment for Double-A Mobile Tuesday night. Hudson lasted just two innings as he yielded one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one in his first rehab game.

Hudson, who has been out since June 2012 after having Tommy John Surgery, is scheduled to make at least one more start before the club considers calling him up.

Brewers reliever John Axford walked one and struck out one as he pitched a scoreless 10th inning and earned his second win of the season Tuesday night against the Athletics.

Axford (2-3) has not allowed a run in his last 11 innings pitched. He has lowered his ERA from 9.20 to 5.26 over that span.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman struck out three batters in a scoreless ninth inning against the Rockies Monday to pick up his 15th save of the year. He also walked one while lowering his ERA to 2.42.

Twenty-three of the last 30 outs Chapman has recorded have come via strikeout.

An examination of the right arm of Pirates pitcher Jeanmar Gomez revealed no ligament damage, MLB.com reports. Gomez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a forearm injury.

"We'll shut him down for a few days," manager Clint Hurdle told MLB.com. "He's actually going to fly back here and join us tomorrow, won't throw for we'll see how many days. It could be three, could be four, flat-ground, bullpen. This will give us an opportunity to get him out on a rehab where he can pitch in an environment, where if there's a problem, it could not be as challenging as trying to get him back engaged here."

Gomez lasted just one inning in his most recent start before being removed with the injury.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said Monday pitcher Joe Kelly will start Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. It's expected to be a spot start since the team needed a starter Wednesday following a weekend doubleheader.

Kelly is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in 16 relief appearances for St. Louis this season. He competed for a spot in the rotation this spring before being put in the bullpen.

The Pirates placed starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a right forearm strain. Gomez left his start Sunday against the Reds with the injury.

The right-hander is 2-0 with a 3.07 ERA in 12 appearances (seven starts).

The Padres recalled reliever Brad Boxberger from Triple-A Tucson Sunday, according to U-T San Diego. Boxberger is 0-3 with a 5.73 ERA in 17 relief appearances at Triple-A. 

Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel threw a spotless ninth inning Sunday for his 17th save.

Kimbrel has a 2.01 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 23 appearances, striking out 30 in 20 1/3 innings while walking five.

Pirates starter Jeanmar Gomez was removed from Sunday's start against Cincinnati due to right forearm tightness, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Gomez lasted just one inning. He allowed four runs on four hits and a walk. Consider him day to day for now.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman worked his way around a walk and a base hit as he notched his 14th save of the season Saturday night against the Pirates.

Chapman has converted his last six saves since blowing back-to-back opportunities for the Reds. He has a 2.52 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP in 27 appearances.