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King did not factor into the decision during Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. He allowed three runs on five hits and a pair of walks while striking out one across 4.1 innings.

King was able to keep the ball in the park, but he couldn't go the distance, throwing 60 pitches -- 41 for strikes -- and leaving the game with a runner on first and one out in the fifth. In four starts since filling in for Corey Kluber in the rotation, King has collected two losses and 13 runs (11 earned) over 15.2 innings. The right-hander lines up to take his next turn at home Wednesday against Kansas City.

Kimbrel picked up the save against the Mets on Thursday after tossing a perfect ninth inning that included a pair of strikeouts.

Another day, another save for Kimbrel, who has successfully converted his last save eight opportunities and now ties for first in the majors with 19. His elite season includes a 0.64 ERA and 0.67 WHIP across 29 appearances.

Lopez (2-8) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against Cleveland.

Lopez was tagged for three home runs, two of which came in the opening inning. After maintaining a 3.68 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 22 innings during four-start stretch from May 21 to June 6, Lopez has surrendered 10 earned runs in nine innings of work across his last two outings. Overall, Lopez has a poor 5.95 ERA paired with a 65:27 K:BB across 65 frames.

Edwards (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Edwards landed on the 10-day IL with a strained left oblique Wednesday, and the injury will apparently force him to miss at least two months. The righty won't be eligible to return until at least mid-August. Outfielder Jared Hoying's contract was selected as part of a corresponding move.

Antone (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Friday and could be activated by Sunday at the earliest, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Antone has been traveling with the Reds during their current road trip, but he won't return from the injured list when he's first eligible Friday. Manager David Bell said that the 27-year-old could return Sunday if his bullpen session goes "extremely well," so it's possible the right-hander could be available for the series finale against the Padres or early next week in Minnesota.

Strahm (knee) has joined the major-league training staff to continue his rehab process, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Strahm has been working on bullpens and strengthening in Arizona recently, but he's now back in San Diego to work with the big-league staff. The southpaw has been on the injured list since the start of the season as he continues to recover from patellar tendon surgery on his right knee in October, and he remains without a clear timetable for his return.

Lawrence was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Lawrence was sent to the minors in late May, and he posted a 1.93 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 9.1 innings across nine relief appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque. He hasn't fared as well in the majors this year, as he's posted an 8.44 ERA in 5.1 innings across seven relief appearances. He should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever after Mychal Givens (back) was placed on the injured list Thursday.

Kelley (elbow) is building back up after being shut down with elbow inflammation in late May, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The highly-rated pitching prospect felt elbow soreness when throwing after his May 22 start, so he was shut down as a precaution. Because of the time off, Kelley will require some time to build up and ready himself for minor-league starts once again.

Webb was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Webb has pitched 16 times at the big-league level this season, struggling to a 5.63 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. Kyle Muller was optioned in a corresponding move.

Burdi was recalled by the White Sox on Thursday.

Burdi has spent most of the year with Triple-A Charlotte and has posted a 5.59 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 9.2 innings across nine relief appearances. The right-hander has made just one appearance with the major-league club in 2021 but should be available as a low-leverage reliever in the near future after outfielder Adam Eaton (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list.