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The 28-year-old southpaw allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk. The Giants scratched out a run against him in the first inning on a two-out RBI single by Matt Chapman. Sanchez then served up a two-run homer to Chapman in the sixth after Heliot Ramos had reached on an error. He got a whopping 24 swings and misses on 97 pitches in the ballgame — 22 of those on his changeup alone — while posting an elite CSW of 40 percent. Now 2-0 on the season, Sanchez will carry a 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and a 31/6 K/BB ratio (24 1/3 innings) into Tuesday’s showdown against the Mets in New York.

Nuñez is sent down, and this almost assuredly means that Austin Hedges will come off the concussion injured list before Friday’s game against the Mariners.

Senga took a fall while attempting to make a play at first base, and was on the ground for a considerable amount of time. The right-hander was able to leave on his own accord, but exited the game regardless. There should be an update on his status shortly.

Roycroft has struggled in his chances with the Cardinals as seen in a 6.92 ERA over 13 innings. He’ll head back to Memphis — again — with Andre Granillo replacing him on the active roster.

Vilade picked up one hit in 13 at-bats in another unimpressive stint for the former second-round pick. He’ll hit the waiver wire with Michael Siani taking his place on the roster.

Siani is up to provide the Cardinals with some outfield depth. The 25-year-old provides speed and defense for the St. Louis lineup, but doesn’t provide fantasy upside in turn.

Granillo will have a chance to make his MLB debut. The right-hander has been excellent with a 46/8 K/BB ratio and 1.82 ERA in Memphis, and it’s feasible that he could work his way into a high-leverage role if he has success in his first state of MLB action.

Raley has been out since the end of April with his oblique strain. The 30-year-old will likely need a handful of games in Triple-A, and then he should return to a regular role against right-handed pitching with the Mariners in the middle of June.

Gomber will make his season debut after missing the first two-plus months of the season with his shoulder issue. The 31-year-old has been effective at times, but his inability to miss bats while playing for a team that has shown an inability to be competent makes him a hard pass in fantasy leagues.

Woodruff’s transfer to the 60-day list clears a spot on the 40-man roster, and the Brewers used it to select the contract of Jacob Misiorowski for his MLB debut Thursday. The 32-year-old was removed from his rehab assignment last week, and doesn’t have a timetable for a return.

McGee gets the demotion just two days after the promotion to make room for Jacob Misiorowski. McGee could be back as a bullpen option at some point this summer.