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Robertson picked up the save Tuesday in Miami, retiring the side in order in the ninth inning of a 2-1 win.

Robertson made quick work of the heart of Miami's lineup, getting a flyout and two groundouts to end the game. It was his 20th save of the season and sixth since joining the Phillies. He's recorded saves in consecutive games but Philadelphia will likely continue to spread the save chances around its corps of relievers down the stretch.

Abbott did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over three innings in a 4-3 loss against the Orioles. He struck out three.

Abbott got the start Tuesday but could not capitalize as he needed 72 pitches to get through three innings, surrendering two runs in the process. He has been much more effective working out of the bullpen this season, posting a 2.00 ERA over nine innings in relief compared to a 5.19 ERA through 26 innings in six starts. He owns a 4.37 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through 35 innings in total this season.

Hudson is expected be called up as the 29th man to start a game in Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander was demoted to Triple-A Memphis last week and is poised to rejoin the Cardinals after only one outing in the minors. Hudson has a 4.43 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 72:56 K:BB across 126 innings this season and is likely to return to Memphis after the spot start.

Kahnle (forearm) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Kahnle has been on the shelf with the forearm injury since mid-May but will rejoin the Dodgers on Tuesday after a seven-game rehab assignment in the minors. The veteran right-hander has appeared in only four games this year as he spent the first month of the season finishing up his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

Hoeing was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Hoeing was called up to serve as the 29th man for Monday's doubleheader against Texas, and he picked up the win in the nightcap despite surrendering four runs over two innings. The right-hander has appeared in three major-league games this year and has given up 12 earned runs with a 4:3 K:BB across seven frames.

Littell was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

After giving up two earned runs over two-thirds of an inning and being visibly upset when he was pulled from Monday's victory over Atlanta, Littell is headed for the minor leagues. Thomas Szapucki was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Nardi was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old was sent down Monday but will quickly rejoin the big-league club. Nardi was promoted in mid-August and allowed 13 earned runs with a 13:7 K:BB in eight innings across his first seven MLB appearances.

Szapucki was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday.

After recording a 1.08 ERA in Sacramento, Szapucki will make his return to the majors. The 26-year-old lefty has pitched four innings out of the bullpen for the Giants this year, recording a 2.25 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in that time. Fellow releiver Zack Littell was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Thompson (back) will begin a rehab assignment Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Thompson has not encountered any issues since resuming throwing in late August, and he is ready to resume pitching in games. Barring any setbacks, he should rejoin the Cubs at some point before the season comes to a close.

Cruz will work as an opener in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Raynel Espinal is expected to be the primary pitcher out of the bullpen after Cruz gets a few outs to open the game. Cruz has a 1.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings over five appearances since getting promoted for September.