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Patterson (elbow) struck out one and allowed one earned run on three hits over one inning Sunday in Single-A Myrtle Beach's 10-2 loss to Fayetteville.

Patterson's results weren't anything worth writing home about, but the 28-year-old was likely just happy to get back on the mound again and open the Single-A season healthy. His appearance Sunday was his first in affiliated ball since 2019, as Patterson had missed extensive time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2021 and presumably suffering some sort of setback in his recovery along the way.

Suero was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Suero faced one batter in his one day with the Astros, surrendering a walk-off RBI single in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Royals. His roster spot is being absorbed by Wednesday's starter, Spencer Arrighetti.

Kahnle (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Kahnle has been working his way back from a right shoulder issue that first cropped up late last season. He should need a few bullpen sessions and/or live batting practice sessions before being cleared for a rehab assignment.

Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Wednesday that Clarke (knee) should return by late May, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Clarke had surgery in late March to repair meniscus damage in his right knee. He has yet to begin a throwing program and it's uncertain when he might be cleared to do so. Clarke is likely to be used in middle relief once he's healthy.

Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Wednesday that Williams (back) is expected to be out until around the All-Star break, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Initial estimates in mid-March when Williams was diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back had the closer missing three months. Arnold's timetable appears to be more conservative than that, although with Williams yet to resume baseball activities, any timetable is approximate at this juncture. Abner Uribe has been serving as the Brewers' closer early on this season.

Stephenson (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Stephenson is set for an appearance Sunday and another Tuesday before being re-evaluated. Assuming both outings go well, Stephenson could get the green light to return from the 15-day injured list by next weekend. He could be eased into high-leverage spots, but Stephenson will eventually fill a setup role with the big club.

Kelly (1-0) got the win Tuesday against the Rangers, firing a perfect eighth inning.

Kelly followed an effective three-inning appearance by Mitch Spence with a crisp eighth frame where he needed only 10 pitches, seven which landed for strikes, to get his three outs. The 31-year-old right-hander's pristine performance was an extension of a strong stretch of pitching, one that's seen Kelly put together four consecutive scoreless one-inning appearances after surrendering three earned runs over three innings in his first two outings of the campaign.

Herget was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Herget was with the big club for only one day and didn't make an appearance. He's clearing out to make room for Wednesday's starting pitcher, Wade Miley.

Murphy underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his left elbow Wednesday in Texas, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Murphy had his procedure nearly a month after he was diagnosed with a torn UCL, as he was presumably waiting for some of the swelling in his elbow to subside before getting the operation. The left-hander will likely be sidelined until around midseason in 2025.

The Guardians acquired Parsons from the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for $250,000 in international bonus pool money.

Toronto had recently designated Parsons for assignment, but he'll regain a spot on Cleveland's 40-man roster as he heads to his new organization.The Guardians have optioned Parsons to Triple-A Columbus, where he could either join the rotation or bullpen.