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Williams picked up the save in Friday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati. He struck out two over a perfect inning.

Williams nailed down the win for starter Corbin Burnes and completed the shutout for Milwaukee, bringing the Brewers back into a tie for first place in the NL Central. He needed just 14 pitches to retire the side in order. An All-Star for the second consecutive year, Williams is now 21-for-23 in save chances this season with a sparkling 1.83 ERA.

Chavez (shin) said Friday that he hopes to throw a bullpen session next week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Chavez's time on the shelf will extend beyond a month, but if he stays on schedule from here, he could return to the Atlanta bullpen in about two weeks. The veteran right-hander was pitching brilliantly before suffering a shin contusion on a comebacker (1.55 ERA, 1.03 WHIP). Chavez will pitch important innings for the team down the stretch, but there probably won't be many leftover saves available behind the likes of Raisel Iglesias, Kirby Yates and A.J. Minter (shoulder).

Barnes will undergo surgery on his left hip July 25, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

According to McPherson, Barnes won't be cleared for running and throwing until three months following his surgery, which effectively means that his season is over. A move to the 60-day injured list seems inevitable should the Marlins need to open a spot on the 40-man roster at some point, and he'll finish the 2023 campaign with a 5.48 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 21.1 innings. Given that Miami holds a $9 million club option on the right-hander for 2024 with a $2.75 million buyout, it's possible he's pitched his last game for the club.

Rolison (undisclosed) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Rolison has been on the injured list in Triple-A since June 4 and now finds himself on the 60-day IL for the second time this season. The move will keep him out of action in the minors through the beginning of August and opens a 40-man spot for Tommy Doyle, who was selected from Albuquerque on Friday.

The Rockies selected Doyle's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Doyle has been outstanding this season in Triple-A, especially considering his hitter-friendly home ballpark -- he's put up a 1.01 ERA and 1.03 WHIP while striking out 29 batters through 26.2 innings. The 27-year-old righty will bolster Colorado's bullpen and likely serve in middle relief.

Miller (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

This move enables the Dodgers to add Jake Marisnick to the 40-man roster. Miller is out indefinitely with an unspecified neck issue and wasn't close to rejoining the bullpen, so this likely doesn't affect his timeline for a return.

Cousins (shoulder) began a rehab assignment in Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Cousins had been rehabbing at the Brewers' complex in Arizona over the All-Star break. He appeared in one game and allowed one unearned run while walking two batters and striking out three. He'll now face higher-level competition and should return to the Brewers' bullpen before the end of the month.

Wilson (pectoral) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Wilson has been on the shelf since late June with a right pectoral strain but is ready to rejoin the Padres' bullpen after throwing to hitters a couple times without issue. It's a boost to San Diego's relief corps, as Wilson boasts a 2.43 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 37 frames in 2023.

Dominguez (oblique) faced live hitters during a throwing session Friday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

It's the first time he's faced hitters since he went down with a left oblique strain in mid-June. Dominguez would appear to be close to rejoining the Phillies' bullpen, although the team has yet to indicate whether he will require a rehab assignment.

Weathers is expected to be called up from Triple-A El Paso to start one game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Phillies, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

The Padres are likely to designate Weathers as their 27th man for the twin bill, so he's expected to return to El Paso immediately following the spot start. The lefty has made 11 appearances and nine starts in the majors this season, turning in a subpar 6.08 ERA and 1.60 WHIP. He last pitched July 6 with El Paso and worked six innings that day, so he should be plenty stretched out.