Brandon Hughes was optioned to Triple-A Reno to clear a spot on the active roster for Zac Gallen's return to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks optioned left-hander Brandon Hughes to Triple-A Reno after he struggled, giving up eight home runs, including three in one inning against the A’s.

Brandon Hughes, a reliever for the Arizona Diamondbacks, was greeted by a two-run homer from Willi Castro in the fifth inning.

Brandon Hughes gave up a home run to Jorge Soler in the eighth inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3.

Brandon Hughes allowed a four-run ninth inning, contributing to the New York Mets' loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks.