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Turang went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Twins.

The second baseman is off to a torrid start through four contests, as he's gone 7-for-14 with a league-leading six stolen bases and two doubles. Turang posted just 19 multi-hit performances and 18 extra-base hits in 137 games as a rookie last season, but he now has two hits in each of the past three games.

Junis struck out four and allowed one run on three hits and a walk over four innings Tuesday against the Twins. He did not factor in the decision.

Junis pounded the zone while firing 34 of his 47 pitches for strikes, but the Brewers clearly had a plan in place and went to the bullpen to begin the fifth inning. The right-hander missed out on the victory, but it was an encouraging first start of the season, one that could earn him a longer leash in subsequent outings. Junis may only have a couple turns to stake his claim to a rotation spot with Wade Miley (shoulder) nearing a rehab assignment.

Uribe allowed no hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning earn the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Twins. He did not record a strikeout.

The 23-year-old righty issued a five-pitch walk to start the frame but promptly induced a double play and retired the side on just eight pitches. Uribe already has three saves for the 4-0 Brewers, with Joel Payamps also notching a save when Uribe had pitched the previous two days. Uribe appears to be separating himself as the top option to close with Devin Williams (back) facing an extended absence to begin the season.

Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Wade will take a seat Tuesday with left-hander Ryan Yarbrough expected to serve as the Dodgers' primary pitcher behind opener Ryan Brasier. Wilmer Flores will get the nod at first base, and Mike Yastrzemski will start in right field.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Sewald (oblique) played catch from 60 feet Monday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

The right-hander suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain late in spring training, so the fact he's back to throwing just over a week later is an encouraging development. Sewald will need to progress to throwing long toss before moving onto bullpen sessions, so he shouldn't be expected to be activated when first eligible April 9.

The Pirates traded Wolf to the Padres on Tuesday in exchange for Kervin Pichardo.

Wolf was DFA'd by the Pirates on Thursday, and he'll now head back to San Diego after being shipped to Pittsburgh at last season's trade deadline. Wolf made a spot start in the majors last season with the Padres, but the 24-year-old southpaw will likely spend most of his time at Triple-A El Paso in 2024.

Brasier is starting Tuesday's game against the Giants, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Timesreports.

The veteran right-hander has given up one run and recorded three strikeouts over three innings this season, and he will make the second start of his career Tuesday as he serves as Los Angeles' opener. Ryan Yarbrough is expected to serve as the primary pitcher behind Brasier, though Michael Grove could also be in the mix.

Heyward (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Heyward will be sitting for the third straight game after sitting due to a lefty starting Sunday and back tightness Monday. Imaging on the outfielder's back came back negative, but the Dodgers claimed outfielder Taylor Trammell on Tuesday in case Heyward requires a trip to the IL, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. With the right fielder remaining out, Teoscar Hernandez will start in right field and Enrique Hernandez will draw the start in left field.

Gorman isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Tuesday's game against San Diego.

Gorman has recorded a base hit in each of his last four games, but he'll get a day off Tuesday. His absence will move Brendan Donovan into second base, allowing Mike Siani to start in left field and bat eighth.

The Phillies selected Pinto from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

In a corresponding move, Connor Brogdon was designated for assignment. Pinto signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies in February. The pitcher spent 2023 playing in Mexico and Venezuela, where he had a 4.12 ERA across 137.2 innings. When he last pitched in affiliated baseball in 2022, Pinto posted a 3.58 ERA across 32.2 innings for Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers organization. Pinto was serviceable in Grapefruit League play this spring, allowing two earned runs in 5.2 innings.