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Wilson (hamstring) completed a bullpen session Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Wilson has been on the injured list since June 26 due to soreness in his hamstring and hip. The rookie reliever's absence isn't expected to be long term, and the fact that he was able to throw from a mound Friday suggests that he should be able to return shortly after the All-Star break. Wilson posted a 3.62 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB over 27.1 innings before going down with the injury.

Suarez (knee) threw a bullpen session Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Suarez had orthoscopic surgery on his right knee June 9, and he's been working through a throwing progression since early July. The bullpen session Friday was his first since the surgery was performed. Suarez could be back shortly after the All-Star break. He posted a 3.09 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB over 23.1 innings while notching a save, two wins and five holds before going on the shelf.

Johnson (elbow) has begun throwing bullpen sessions, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Johnson has been on the injured list since April 22 due to right elbow tendinitis, and he wasn't able to resume throwing from a mound until the past week. The right-handed reliever should provide a shot in the arm to the Padres' bullpen upon his return, but that likely won't happen until after the All-Star break. Johnson posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP while recording an 11:4 K:BB over six innings prior to his placement on the IL.

Pomeranz (elbow) threw off the Petco Park mound with teammates in the batter's box Friday, but the hitters didn't take swings, Shaun O'Neill of MLB.com reports.

At first glance it may have appeared that Pomeranz was taking a significant step forward in his recovery from flexor tendon surgery, but the throwing session was not much different from a bullpen aside from the fact that it was from the main pitcher's mound and hitters stood in to provide a strike zone. The lefty reliever has been throwing bullpens for weeks and said that Friday's workout was simply a way to get "a different visual." Pomeranz is getting closer to tossing a simulated game or a live bullpen session, but he's likely still weeks away from pitching in a game.

Gilbert didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Colorado, allowing three hits and one walk with one strikeout in 5.2 scoreless innings.

After working out of a two-on, one-out jam in the first inning, Gilbert cruised the rest of the way and was in line for his first win until the Arizona bullpen surrendered three runs in the seventh. The 28-year-old has allowed one run in 9.2 innings since rejoining the rotation July 5, though he's struck out only three batters in the span. With the successful performances, Gilbert has lowered his ERA from 7.88 to 5.33 while his WHIP sits at 1.26. He lines up for one more start against San Diego next weekend before the All-Star break.

Bard saved Sunday's 3-2 win against the Diamondbacks, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Bard needed just 10 pitches to close out Sunday's victory while striking out two in the process. The 37-year-old has converted each of his last nine save chances and has delivered consecutive scoreless outings since suffering a loss July 6. Bard now possesses a 2.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, and he has struck out 40 batters in 32.2 innings.

The Mets designated Reed for assignment Sunday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

His removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for left-handed reliever Sam Clay, whom the Mets claimed off waivers from the Phillies. Reed was tagged for eight earned runs on four hits and six walks over 6.1 innings with the Mets this season before being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. He'll remain with the organization if he isn't traded or claimed off waivers in the coming days.

The Diamondbacks recalled Uceta from Triple-A Reno prior to Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Arizona optioned right-handed reliever Sean Poppen to Triple-A to clear room on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Uceta. The 24-year-old right-hander has previously made four relief appearances for Arizona this season, giving up five earned runs on seven hits and four walks over nine innings.

The Cubs optioned Rucker to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

With the Cubs needing to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Sunday's starter Drew Smyly (oblique) to return from the 15-day injured list, Rucker was deemed an expendable piece. During his one-week stint with the big club, Rucker logged three appearances out of the bullpen and gave up two earned runs on four hits and no walks over 4.1 innings.

The Nationals optioned Adon to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Adon will head back to the minors after he picked up his MLB-leading 12th loss of the season Thursday, when he was charged with four earned runs on six hits and three walks over four innings against the Phillies. The Nationals activated reliever Hunter Harvey (forearm) from the 60-day injured list to take over Adon's spot on the 26-man active roster, but the team will still need to find a pitcher to replace Adon in the rotation when his next turn comes up in Saturday's game versus Atlanta.