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The Pirates acquired Bachar from the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Brandan Bidois, Hyun Seung Lee and Brian Sanchez.

Bachar has logged a 3.84 ERA and 61:21 K:BB over 58.2 frames out of the Marlins' bullpen this season. The 31-year-old reliever will offer the Pirates the ability to cover multiple innings, and he is under team control through 2030.

The Marlins activated Ekness (calf) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Ekness has been shelved since mid-May with a right calf strain, but he looked ready to roll in six rehab appearances, allowing just one run with a 12:0 K:BB in 8.1 innings. The 24-year-old was thrown right into high-leverage situations with the Marlins back in May, and he should return to a setup role.

The Marlins selected Ralston's contract on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Ralston earned a spot on the 40-man roster after posting a 1.31 ERA and 70:26 K:BB over 55 frames. The 28-year-old will remain in Jacksonville for now, but he could get an opportunity with the big club before the end of the season.

The Mets activated Nunez (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

The Mets traded away most of their bullpen at the deadline aside from closer Devin Williams, so Nunez could be thrust into a high-leverage role right away. The 30-year-old right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2025 and has looked good on his rehab assignment, posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB in nine innings for Triple-A Syracuse. In his most recent appearance Saturday, he appeared to be comfortably sitting around 96 mph with his fastball.

The Marlins optioned Fulton to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Fulton is clearing off the roster to make room for the Marlins' trade-deadline acquisitions. The lefty has allowed seven runs with a 12:10 K:BB over 14 innings at the big-league level this season.

Jameson (hip) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session recently and will progress to a simulated game Tuesday, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Right hip inflammation has kept Jameson out of commission for the past two weeks, but he's progressing well. A rehab assignment looks to be right around the corner, with a return to the Diamondbacks not long after that if he continues on his current trajectory.

The Nationals acquired Glassey from the Orioles on Monday in exchange for outfielder Christian Franklin, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.

Glassey, 25, has been old for his levels this season, but the righty reliever has a 2.64 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 53:8 K:BB in 30.2 innings between High-A and Double-A. He has only logged 2.1 innings at Double-A, but given his age, he could reach Triple-A before the end of 2026.

Montgomery secured the save Monday against the Brewers, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out three.

Montgomery notably entered the game after Gregory Soto and new addition Camilo Doval on Monday. The Pirates will also soon be adding another high-leverage option in Luke Weaver, acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline, so the team's closer hierarchy could undergo a shake-up. Montgomery has a 3.72 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 72:21 K:BB over 46 innings with three saves in five chances.

Duran secured the save Monday against the Nationals, working around a hit batsman in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.

After giving up three runs while blowing a save last week against Miami, Duran has looked more like his usual self since then. The star closer has turned in back-to-back hitless outings, and he's been scored upon on just that one occasion in his last 17 appearances now. Duran boasts a 1.93 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 55:6 K:BB over 37.1 innings with 25 saves in 27 attempts.

The Nationals optioned Yean to Triple-A Rochester following Monday's 6-3 loss to the Phillies.

After just under two weeks with the big-league club, Yean will head back to Triple-A. The 25-year-old appeared in six games during his latest stint in Washington, posting a 2.25 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 3:1 K:BB in eight innings.