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High-A Eugene reinstated Kent (undisclosed) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday, and he went 0-for-5 in Wednesday's 11-6 loss to Everett.

Kent was placed on High-A Hudson Valley's 7-day injured list July 6 before being traded to the Giants on Aug. 3. The 22-year-old shortstop returned to action for Eugene, though he was unable to get on base. Across 360 plate appearances in High-A this season, he's slashing .303/.358/.437 with 56 runs scored, 43 RBI, 20 stolen bases and six long balls.

Arquette (thumb) is slashing .364/.404/.614 with three home runs and two stolen bases in 10 games for Double-A Pensacola since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Aug. 11.

Arquette made his return to action for Pensacola after missing just under six weeks due to a left thumb injury. The 22-year-old shortstop hasn't needed any time to shake off rust since being activated and is now holding down a .798 OPS with 10 home runs and nine stolen bases in 37 total games at Double-A this season.

Dobbins has passed strength testing but will not resume a throwing program until the soreness in his right forearm goes away, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Dobbins will also undergo additional testing on his forearm at some point to check his progress. Though the right-hander has been cleared of structural damage, he is dealing with inflammation and discomfort around his flexor tendon. A return before the end of the season for Dobbins has not been ruled out, but it could be a long shot.

Pallante (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session next, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

If the live batting practice session goes off without a hitch and he also recovers with no issues, Pallante will rejoin the Cardinals' rotation next week, perhaps as soon as Sept. 2 versus the Dodgers on the first day he's eligible to be activated from the 15-day injured list. Pallante collected a 2.50 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB over 36 innings in six second-half starts before going on the IL.

Ashcraft (elbow) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Ashcraft opened a rehab assignment and is scheduled to pitch at least two more games for the Bats on Friday and Sunday, per MLB.com. The right-hander has been out of action since May 29, when he suffered a right UCL strain.

Gallen (elbow) threw three innings and 45 pitches in a bridge game at the Diamondbacks' training facility Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Given the pitch count, Gallen doesn't appear to be far away from returning from the 60-day injured list. He'll still need to push his pitch count up over one or two more rehab outings, but the report indicates that Gallen could be a candidate to rejoin the Arizona rotation during its series with the Royals, which runs from Sept. 7 through 9.

Burnes (elbow) threw one inning and 13 pitches in a bridge game at the Diamondbacks' training facility Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Burnes followed up with another 11 pitches in the bullpen. The right-hander could graduate to a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno beginning Saturday.

Troy (shoulder) went 2-for-4 with a walk for Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Troy kicked off a rehab assignment with the Aces this week. He played seven innings at second base Tuesday followed by nine innings in center field Wednesday. Troy has been sidelined with a sprained right AC joint since July 11 when he crashed into a wall while making a running catch.

Tovar went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a walk and a stolen base Wednesday against the Nationals.

Tovar returned from a one-game absence caused by a wrist issue, and he showed no ill effects. He stole his sixth base of the season in the sixth inning after reaching base on a free pass, and he followed that up with a two-run single two frames later. Tovar has had a very poor season, though he has hit .315 across 54 at-bats in August.

Herrera went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles.

Herrera had gone just 8-for-50 (.160) over his previous 14 games. He also drew 11 walks in that span, and he's logged 14 walks over 22 contests since Aug. 3 after struggling with plate discipline for most of July. The 26-year-old is batting .246 with a .742 OPS, 14 home runs, seven stolen bases, 53 RBI, 82 runs scored, 23 doubles and one triple over 133 contests.