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Hudson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to serve as the 29th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Hudson was sent to the minors Sept. 5 but will start the first game of Saturday's twin bill. Over five major-league starts in August, he posted a 5.76 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 25 innings.

Diaz picked up the save Friday against the Pirates, walking one and striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Diaz's save Friday was his 30th of the season, good for seventh in baseball. It was his first save since Aug. 31 and the third time he was called upon to save the game across multiple innings. After seeing his ERA spike to 1.52 at the beginning of the month, Diaz has pitched well, giving up no runs and two hits across 3.1 innings over his last three appearances. His season ERA now sits at 1.43.

Yates was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Sept. 13.

Yates returned to action Aug. 10 after recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in March of 2021. He picked up two holds while posting a 5.14 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in seven innings over nine appearances across the last month, but he'll now be forced to miss time with elbow inflammation. It's not yet clear whether he'll be back prior to the end of the regular season, but it's possible that the team exercises caution with the 35-year-old given how recently he returned from rehabbing a significant elbow issue.

Cruz will work as the opener Friday against the Cardinals.

He tossed 1.2 perfect innings with zero strikeouts as the opener Tuesday against the Pirates. Raynel Espinal or Reiver Sanmartin would be logical options to work as the primary pitcher.

Jackson was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Friday.

Jackson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in early September, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Ozzie Albies (foot) was reinstated from the 60-day IL. Since heading to the minors, Jackson has struck out two in two scoreless innings.

Manaea (7-9) took the loss against Arizona on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out three batters over five innings.

Manaea made his first start in nearly two weeks and pitched relatively well. Two of the hits he gave up were solo homers however, and that was more than enough to send the Padres to a loss on a night when they managed just three hits and zero runs. Manaea at least provided a positive takeaway after giving up 14 runs over 8.1 frames across his previous two starts, and he may be a key factor down the stretch as San Diego seeks to hold onto a wild-card spot.

Jameson (1-0) earned the win over San Diego on Thursday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out five batters over seven scoreless innings.

Jameson has posted an uninspiring 6.95 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 22 outings at the Triple-A level this season, but he looked like a seasoned major-leaguer in his Diamondbacks debut. The 25-year-old surrendered just two hits in the contest, keeping the Padres off the scoreboard for seven frames. Jameson wasn't overpowering -- he induced a modest eight swinging strikes -- but he allowed just two runners to reach second base and retired the final nine batters he faced. Given his strong start Thursday, he's likely to get another turn in the rotation next week.

Diaz picked up a save against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk over one inning.

St. Louis managed only one run and one hit against a trio of Cincinnati pitchers through eight frames, and Diaz was asked to preserve a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth. He allowed a shift-busting single to begin the frame and then walked Tommy Edman to put the tying runs on base before retiring Paul Goldschmidt on a flyout. Nolan Arenado then hit a pop-fly single to load the bases, and Albert Pujols followed with a sacrifice fly, but Diaz got Corey Dickerson to ground out to end the game and earn the save. Despite the shaky outing, Diaz has looked like the Reds' closer of the future, posting a 1.93 ERA and 75:27 K:BB over 56 innings. He's likely to get most of Cincinnati's save chances down the stretch, though those may be limited given the team's poor record.

Floro allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Phillies.

Floro entered the game with a three-run lead and surrendered consecutive two-out singles to allow a run to cross the plate. That ended Floro's six-appearance scoreless streak, during which he maintained a 4:1 K:BB. He has now picked up each of Miami's last two saves -- bringing his total on the campaign to five -- and appears to be the preferred option to Tanner Scott for the closer role.

Nelson was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left elbow inflammation.

The 26-year-old apparently suffered the injury Monday against the Dodgers, when he allowed three runs on a hit and a walk without recording an out. It's been a breakout campaign for Nelson with a 2.19 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 30:14 K:BB over 37 innings this year, but the elbow injury could bring his season to an early end.