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Abel has a 1.96 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB in 41.1 innings over his last seven starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Abel's first start of the year was in line with his work at Triple-A in the past -- he gave up four runs on nine hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five innings March 30 -- but he has been dialed in since. The Phillies have a healthy and productive big-league rotation, but Abel looks like a post-hype option if they have need of a spot starter or injury fill-in before Andrew Painter is ready.

Chaparro (oblique) has been sent to the rookie-level Florida Complex League Nationals to begin a rehab assignment.

Chaparro is finally ready to play in games after going down with a left oblique strain in mid-March. The 26-year-old has a chance to work his way into regular playing time with the Nationals, perhaps in the designated hitter spot where Josh Bell has struggled.

The Florida Complex League Cardinals placed Holiday (undisclosed) on the full-season injured list May 3.

It's not clear what injury Holiday is dealing with, but it will prevent him from making his professional debut this season. The 21-year-old was a third-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft.

Mayfield was removed from Tuesday's start at Single-A Lake Elsinore due to left shoulder discomfort, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

It's not clear how long Mayfield might be sidelined, but the Padres will be careful with one of their best pitching prospects. The 20-year-old southpaw has posted a 4.87 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings this season in his first pro campaign.

The Brewers recalled Henderson from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Henderson will start Wednesday's contest in Cleveland. The rookie right-hander was dynamite in a spot start in his major-league debut last month against the Athletics, tossing six innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts. Wednesday's outing is likely to be just a spot start for Henderson, but it's possible he could convince the Brewers to keep him around if he pitches well.

The Brewers optioned Hudson to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Hudson was sent out to the minors to make room on the active roster for right-hander Logan Henderson, who was recalled from Nashville to make a spot start Wednesday against the Guardians. The lefty reliever was with the Brewers for less than a week after being promoted last Friday, making his lone appearance in Monday's 5-0 loss to Cleveland. He struck out four and allowed one earned run on one hit and three walks over 1.2 innings.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

Rafael Marchan will start behind the plate in Game 1, but expect Realmuto to handle the catching duties in the second contest of the day. Through his first nine games of May, Realmuto is slashing .290/.389/.484 with one home run, five runs, five RBI and a 5:5 BB:K.

The Phillies recalled Robert from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Robert will be the Phillies' 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. The right-handed reliever was acquired via trade from the Rangers earlier this month and will be making his Phillies debut when/if he gets into a game.

The Cardinals recalled Svanson from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Svanson will serve as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader in Philadelphia. The right-handed reliever has permitted two runs with a 4:3 K:BB over 5.2 innings in the majors this season. He'll likely head back to Memphis after Wednesday's twin bill.

Brown came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Marlins, allowing two runs on five hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

The right-hander gave up two singles in the top of the sixth before getting lifted after 72 pitches (56 strikes), denying him a shot at his third quality start of the season. Brown has helped steady an injury-ravaged Cubs rotation in May, posting a 2.76 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB through 16.1 innings over three outings, and if the 25-year-old maintains his control gains, he could be headed for a breakout campaign. Brown is scheduled for a rematch with the Marlins early next week in Miami for his next start.