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Hoeing (shoulder) struck out two batters and allowed one hit over a scoreless inning in his latest rehab appearance Friday with Double-A San Antonio.

Hoeing began his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and was lit up for six runs (five earned) over 1.1 innings, but he's performed much better since moving up to Double-A last week. He's now tossed a pair of scoreless innings in both of his appearances for San Antonio, striking out three batters and walking none between those outings. Hoeing may need to build up to two innings and pitch on consecutive days during his rehab assignment before the Padres feel ready to bring him back from the 60-day injured list. The right-hander has been on the shelf all season due to a shoulder strain.

Waldron (oblique) allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four batters across 4.1 innings in his rehab start Sunday with Double-A San Antonio.

Waldron has been on the shelf all season after straining his left oblique while warming up in the bullpen during a Cactus League game in mid-March. He's been steadily building up since beginning his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 15, as he's made his subsequent two starts at San Antonio while tossing two and 4.1 innings. During Sunday's outing, Waldron tossed 61 pitches (37 strikes), but the Padres will likely want to see him move his pitch count up to around 75 during his rehab assignment before bringing him back from the injured list. San Diego could have an opening in the rotation for Waldron once he's activated, as he appears on pace to beat Yu Darvish (elbow) and Michael King (shoulder) back from the IL.

Trevino went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs.

Trevino had another productive day at the plate, singling in a run in the first inning and doubling home a run in the fifth that gave the Reds an 8-3 lead at the time. Unfortunately for Cincinnati, the bullpen gave it all back and then some. Trevino is enjoying a career season with a line of .298/.333/.500 through 36 games. He remains the backup to Tyler Stephenson, but the Reds like to use the starter at DH as well, which gets Trevino in the lineup three to four times per week.

McLain went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs.

McLain's hit safely in three straight games and stole his 11th base of the season, showing some value above a line of .184/.287/.319. His season-opening slump prompted manager Terry Francona to drop him from second in the batting order to the lower third, from where McLain's hit .238 over the last 12 games. A .217 expected batting average indicates McLain's experienced bad luck along the way.

Smith went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Smith gave Arizona a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning when he singled in a run. The RBI was his third over the last 27 games, a stretch during which Smith has just three extra-base hits, batted .227 (17-for-75) and struck out at a 30.7 percent clip. As the strongside of a platoon at DH, he has a respectable .301 batting average and an .892 OPS, but there's very little heft to it. Smith, who spent a good portion of the season batting third, has just 12 RBI and can thank an outrageous BABIP (.439) for what Statcast estimates to be a .229 expected batting average.

Rodriguez (shoulder) felt good after throwing a three-inning, 55-pitch simulated game Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez has bounced back quickly since landing on the 15-day injured list May 15 due to left shoulder inflammation. He initiated a throwing program in the days following the transaction and is the point where the Diamondbacks are considering having him bypass a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated. Rodriguez is set to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com, and he'll be eligible to be reinstated Saturday.

Henriquez (foot) recently resumed throwing bullpen sessions and is close to facing live hitters, MLB.com reports.

Henriquez has been on the injured list all season due to a left foot fracture he suffered this spring. The right-handed reliever has been throwing at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona and could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list at some point in June.

Hurt (elbow) recently began throwing bullpen sessions at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

The progression to throwing bullpens represents a significant step for Hurt in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The procedure took place last July, so Hurt isn't certain to make it back to pitching in big-league games this season, a return from the 60-day injured list in September isn't out of the question.

Sheehan (elbow) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment sometime in June, MLB.com reports.

Sheehan has been throwing to live hitters at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona as he works his way back from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last May. It's not yet clear at what point in June the right-handed hurler could kick off a rehab stint, and he's not expected to be ready to be activated off the 60-day injured list until around the All-Star break.

Senzatela (1-9) took the loss Sunday against the Yankees, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Senzatela's day ended midway through the fifth inning when the contest was paused due to inclement weather. The 30-year-old was at 75 pitches when the delay occurred and didn't retake the mound when play resumed. His nine losses are the most in baseball, and no other pitcher has more than seven. He's taken the loss in each of his last six outings and has a 7.89 ERA over 29.1 innings during that stretch. Senzatela is scheduled to face the Mets in New York next weekend.