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The Phillies placed Wheeler on the paternity list Tuesday.

Wheeler isn't scheduled to make his next start until Saturday against the Diamondbacks in Philadelphia, so his move to the paternity list isn't expected to affect his availability. He'll likely spend the maximum three days away from the team before reporting back to to the Philadelphia clubhouse on the day of his start.

Bednar has a 4.37 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 44:18 K:BB in 35 innings (10 starts) for Single-A San Jose.

The 14th overall pick in last season's draft, Bednar is less than a week shy of his 22nd birthday, so it'd be nice to see him showing some more dominance at the lowest level of full-season ball. He's lasted five innings in just one of his starts this year, and that was back on April 27; he's also had a pair of five-run explosions in his last four outings. With too many walks (4.6 BB/9), a 5.64 FIP and a 5.11 xFIP, Bednar certainly isn't having the kind of success the Giants expected. There's considerable relief risk here.

Miller has a 4.38 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 40:11 K:BB through nine starts (37 innings) for Double-A Tulsa.

He's suffered from some bad luck, as Miller's FIP sits at a friendlier 3.37. The 23-year-old has done a good job missing bats and keeping the ball on the ground, and he has a workhorse's build at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. The Dodgers have been taking the training wheels off him recently, as his last two outings have been his two longest of the year (six and 5.2 innings, respectively). Having impressed in spring training and now in the minors, he's on the radar for a call-up to the big leagues, but that's still probably a little ways off, as he's not yet on the 40-man roster and the Dodgers don't currently have any rotation openings.

Snell (0-3) took the loss against the Mets on Monday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings.

Snell got off to a poor start, allowing five of the first seven batters he faced to reach base as New York took an early 3-0 lead. He bounced back with two straight scoreless frames before the Mets tagged him for another run in the fourth, and he departed after the first two batters reached base (one by error) against him in the fifth. Snell has taken losses in three of his four stats this season, though this was the first time he has given up more than three runs in an outing. He'll look to get in the win column in his next start, which is lined up to come at home against Colorado this weekend.

Carrasco (7-1) earned the win over San Diego on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out 10 over seven innings.

Carrasco walked five batters in five innings in his previous start, so it was nice to see him display much better control Monday. The veteran also struck out a season-high 10 batters and registered 19 swinging strikes to help him win his sixth straight decision. Carrasco has bounced back nicely from a rough 2021 season, as he is tied for the league lead with seven victories while compiling a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB across 64 innings. He's expected to make his next start on the road against the slumping Angels on Sunday.

Greene (3-7) allowed one hit over seven shutout innings Monday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Diamondbacks.

Greene needed just 87 pitches to cruise through Monday's victory and he never allowed a runner past first base. After Daulton Varsho's leadoff single, the 22-year-old flamethrower retired 20 straight batters. While he's struggled with his command at times this season, Greene has posted a 16:0 K:BB over his last two starts, improving his season mark to 72:24 through 55 frames. He'll carry a 5.40 ERA into his projected start in St. Louis this weekend.

Megill (biceps) flew to meet up with the rest of his teammates in San Diego on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Megill has missed nearly a month with biceps tendinitis. He struck out five batters in 3.2 rehab innings for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday, and while it previously looked like he might need one more rehab start, the fact that he's linking up with his teammates suggests his next outing may come as part of the active roster. His return date is yet to be officially confirmed, but he'd be lined up to pitch against the Angels on Saturday.

The Cardinals optioned Woodford to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Woodford moved back to the minors after he was up with the Cardinals as the 27th man for Friday's doubleheader with the Cubs. He worked in long relief of starter Johan Oviedo in the Cardinals' 6-1 loss in Game 1, covering three innings while allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk.

Gutierrez will be shut down for two weeks with a first-degree UCL strain but has avoided a more serious injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Gutierrez hit the injured list Sunday with what was originally called right forearm soreness. Any time a UCL is involved, things seldom look particularly good, but it at least seems as though Tommy John surgery is off the table at this time. Given that he won't be throwing for two weeks, however, it will be quite a while before he's back in action at the big-league level.

Keuchel signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Keuchel was designated for assignment and ultimately released by the White Sox in late May, but he'll now attempt to generate production within the Diamondbacks' minor-league system. The southpaw will report to Triple-A Reno after he posted a career-worst 7.88 ERA and 2.16 WHIP in 32 innings over eight starts with the White Sox to begin the season. Keuchel's agreement with the Diamondbacks reunites him with pitching coach Brent Strom, whom he worked with for five years in Houston.