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Bachar (1-0) earned the win Friday against the A's after tossing two perfect innings, striking out one.

Bachar recorded his his first win after needing just 24 pitches (14 strikes) to record six outs. The righty has given up just three runs across 11 appearances (18.1 innings) since the beginning of June, posting a 1.47 ERA and 0.87 WHIP over that span.

Phillips didn't factor into the decision Friday against the A's after allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks across 3.1 innings. He struck out two.

Phillips allowed just two baserunners in the first two innings, but he gave up a two-run homer to Nick Kurtz in the third and three more runs in the fourth before being lifted. This was a step back for the 28-year-old right-hander, who had given up two runs or fewer while pitching at least six frames in his previous two appearances. Phillips, who owns a 5.93 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in six outings since the beginning of June, will look to bounce back in his next start, which should come against the Mariners at home.

Stratton was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Stratton has struck out seven over 5.1 scoreless innings at Triple-A since the Pirates acquired him from Atlanta on June 18. Evan Sisk (elbow inflammation) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Sisk was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The 29-year-old southpaw has a 2.23 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 43 strikeouts in 36.1 innings out of the Pirates' bullpen this year. Hunter Stratton was recalled from Triple-A to take Sisk's place in the bullpen.

Scott struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Padres.

Scott got by on 18 pitches (12 strikes). He's earned six saves and a hold during his active eight-inning scoreless streak, and he has a 13:0 K:BB with one hit batsman in that span. The left-hander is at a 2.02 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 45:3 K:BB through 35.2 innings this season while adding 12 saves and six holds. Scott's save chances will likely decrease once Edwin Diaz (elbow) returns, which is expected to happen later in the month, but Scott will continue to see plenty of high-leverage innings.

The Astros traded Cosgrove to the Nationals on Friday in exchange for cash, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Cosgrove has spent the entire season with Houston's Triple-A affiliate, turning in a 4.30 ERA and 1.44 WHIP to go with a 29:21 K:BB through 29.1 innings. He didn't own a spot on the 40-man roster with the Astros, so he'll slot in as bullpen depth at Triple-A Rochester to begin his tenure with the Nats.

Iglesias earned the save in Atlanta's 5-3 win over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning.

Iglesias entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead and closed things out despite allowing three singles. The veteran closer remains a perfect 17-for-17 in save opportunities this season despite allowing an earned run in three of his past eight outings. He owns a 1.53 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 32:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings this year and will be heavily leaned on with Robert Suarez (elbow) on the injured list.

The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Jacob will return to the majors as the roster replacement for Randy Vasquez, who landed on the injured list Friday with an ankle injury. Jacob has given up two runs in two MLB innings this season, but he's put up a 3.71 ERA and 1.12 WHIP through 34 innings in the minors. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations with the Padres.

Keller (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Keller has been sidelined by right forearm tendinitis since June 16, but he's now been cleared to return to a game setting and looks to still be on track to return to Philadelphia's bullpen well before the All-Star break.

Estrada (knee) has been throwing at the Padres' spring-training complex in Arizona, per MLB.com.

When Estrada landed on the IL with right knee inflammation June 5, it was initially believed that he wouldn't be out long. However, the righty reliever has now been sidelined nearly a month, and the Padres haven't shared a timeline for when he will return. San Diego recently lost setup man Jason Adam to the injured list because of a shoulder strain, so Estrada's continued absence has taken on extra significance.