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Williams (7-3) earned the win Friday against the White Sox, striking out three in a perfect ninth inning.

He entered the bottom of the ninth in a tie game and struck out the side. The Brewers then tallied one in the top of the 10th to help secure the victory for Williams. The closer has seven wins and 27 saves on the season to go along with a 1.39 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 45.1 innings.

Adon was removed from Friday's start against the Athletics because of cramping in both legs, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

It's unfortunate timing as Adon was making his second start since joining the Nationals' rotation, but it sounds like he should be able to take his next turn. The right-hander was charged with two runs on two hits and two walks before being pulled.

Reyes will be called up to start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The Mets don't have an off day until Aug. 24, forcing them to use a sixth starter at least once during the next couple weeks. Reyes was removed from the 40-man roster last month but will get another chance in a difficult matchup against Atlanta. Jose Quintana will take the ball in the nightcap for the Mets.

Jackson will start for the Pirates in Saturday's game versus the Reds, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Though Jackson is getting his first MLB start Saturday, he has plenty of starting experience in the minors, and his relief appearances in the big leagues have routinely been of the multi-inning variety. The right-hander's last appearance came Tuesday, when he threw 30 pitches over two innings. Jackson hasn't allowed a single baserunner in his five innings with Pittsburgh. Since he'll be pitching on three days' rest and hasn't covered more than four innings in any appearance in the majors or minors this season, Jackson likely won't reach the five-inning threshold he'll need to qualify for a win.

Adon was removed from Friday's start against the Athletics with an undisclosed injury, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

It's not clear what happened with the right-hander, but he was examined after warming up prior to the fourth inning before walking off the field and into the clubhouse. Adon allowed two runs on two hits and two walks before departing. He recorded three strikeouts.

Brebbia (lat) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Brebbia has missed nearly two months with a Grade 2 right lat strain but is finally ready to test things out on the bump. He's eligible for activation next week but could require a few rehab appearances first.

The Rockies optioned Doyle to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Doyle was brought up from Triple-A toward the end of July and has since surrendered five runs over 7.1 innings out of the bullpen. He'll attempt to right the ship again in Triple-A, where he holds a 1.86 ERA on the season. Justin Bruihl will come up from Albuquerque to take Doyle's spot in the bullpen.

The Rockies recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Bruihl put up a 4.07 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 24.1 innings with the Dodgers before being traded at the deadline, and he'll now get his first opportunity with the Rockies. Tommy Doyle was optioned to Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

The Reds designated Salazar for assignment Friday.

Salazar had been had Triple-A since he was optioned July 2. With Louisville, the 25-year-old righty had a lofty 8.24 ERA in 19.2 innings, nearly identical to his 8.03 ERA in 12.1 big-league innings.

Mears (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rockies' Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday.

Mears has been on the shelf since late June with a left oblique strain but is finally ready for games. He would figure to require a lengthy rehab stint and isn't necessarily a lock to rejoin the Rockies' bullpen this season.