Hudson was activated off the bereavement list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson missed three games while attending to a family matter but is now back and available out of the bullpen for Saturday's game against San Francisco. The 29-year-old reliever has given up 11 earned runs over his last six appearances (33.00 ERA) after allowing only five runs through his first 29 innings pitched this season.

Hudson, who is currently on the bereavement list, may be in line to take over as the D-backs' closer following the trade of Brad Ziegler to Boston on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

His strikeout rate is down this season (from 9.4 K/9 a year ago to 7.0 in 2016), and he's also struggled to keep runners on base from coming around to score (61.1% LOB%). Hudson arguably has the best combination of stuff and experience in the Arizona bullpen with Ziegler's departure, and it may not be long before D-backs manager Chip Hale tips his hand regarding his new plans for the ninth inning.

Hudson was placed on the Bereavement List on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for the decision isn't clear, but per the rules of the Bereavement List, Hudson will have to miss at least three games and a maximum of seven games. As a result, he'll sit out Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday before a potential return Saturday in San Francisco. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks recalled righty Zach Godley to start Tuesday's matchup with San Diego.

Hudson will be placed on the bereavement list Tuesday, MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson will leave the team temporarily to attend to a family matter, but is expected to return to the Arizona bullpen Friday. Until he returns, Tyler Clippard or Randall Delgado seem like the most fitting candidates for holds in high-leverage situations.

Hudson gave up four hits and four runs (two earned) while retiring just one batter in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson has hit a rough patch as of late. He's allowed runs in three of his last four outings, giving up a total of eight earned runs in 1.2 innings. Hudson's ERA has climbed from 1.55 to 3.82 in the process. Despite the struggles, Hudson still figures to serve as the setup man to Brad Ziegler, and he should be a decent source of holds and strikeouts going forward.

Hudson picked up his first save with a clean ninth inning Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Brad Ziegler pitched in each of the last three games, so Hudson was given the save opportunity Tuesday. Hudson has been fantastic out of the bullpen with a 1.55 ERA and 0.76 WHIP and has solidified himself as Arizona's next closer option should Ziegler falter or fall to injury.

Hudson struck out one batter in 0.2 innings of action during Sunday's victory over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson's brief appearance in Sunday's outing brought his ERA down to 1.31 and his WHIP to 0.73. Now in his second season of pitching as a reliever, Hudson is becoming one of Arizona's most used bullpen options and has thrown in 21 games. He's improved his BB/9 from 2015's 3.33 to 2.18 and is putting up an opponent batting average of .143, the lowest of his career. His performance against righties has been especially dominant, striking out 11 of the 37 right-handed hitters he's faced while giving up a mere two hits.

Hudson picked up his fourth hold of the season in Thursday's win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson lowered his ERA to 0.84 by pitching a scoreless inning with one strikeout. The righty has entrenched himself as Arizona's eighth inning guy, and figures to be a good source of holds the rest of the way. Of course, he'd also be the obvious choice to step in at closer if anything happened to incumbent Brad Ziegler.

Hudson appears to be locked in as the Diamondbacks' setup man.

EDGE Analysis

All three of his appearances this season have been in the eighth inning, with Tyler Clippard pitching the seventh and Brad Ziegler getting the ball in the ninth if there is a save on the line. Hudson has allowed one hit and zero walks while striking out two over three innings, and would be the obvious choice to step into the closer role if anything happens to Ziegler.

Hudson is working on a quicker delivery tempo, the Diamondbacks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After giving up a run on two hits and hitting a batter in a spring game on March 8, Hudson worked with pitching coach Mike Butcher to speed up his leg kick. His next time out, Hudson worked a 1-2-3 inning and struck out two. He said the adjusted mechanics "clicked and worked well." Hudson should be a key contributor to Arizona's bullpen this season, although Brad Ziegler and Tyler Clippard appear to be ahead of him in the pecking order for saves.