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Alzolay (hamstring) threw another successful bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Alzolay has been out for a week while dealing with a strained left hamstring, but the issue appears to be a minor one. He played catch just two days after landing on the injured list and quickly advanced to agility work. He's now thrown multiple bullpen sessions. A return Monday against the Rockies after a minimum-length absence appears to be in play.

Thompson will start Saturday's game versus the Royals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thompson was reported as Saturday's expected starter earlier in the week, and manager Dave Ross confirmed the right-hander will be promoted from Triple-A Iowa to pitch. The 26-year-old posted a 2.21 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 43:22 K:BB over 40.2 innings as a reliever for the Cubs earlier this season, but he's been stretching out as a starter at Triple-A since being demoted in late July. The right-hander didn't surrender a run and allowed only five hits over four outings during his brief time in the minors, and he'll attempt to carry over that success to the majors as the rebuilding Cubs give him a look in the starting rotation.

Treinen saved Thursday's 4-1 triumph against the Mets, striking out all three batters he faced in the ninth.

With closer Kenley Jansen having pitched on both Monday and Tuesday and with a three-run lead, manager Dave Roberts opted to deploy his setup man, and Treinen delivered with a seamless ninth inning. The 33-year-old righty needed just 13 pitches to sit down the heart of New York's order and record his first save since June 15, which dropped his ERA to 1.84.

Phillips (1-0) won Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits with one strikeout in 2.1 innings.

Following opener Corey Knebel, Phillips got through two clean innings but permitted a run with one out in fourth before being removed with 2-1 lead. Los Angeles maintained that lead for the rest of the game, giving the 26-year-old his second career victory in 40 games across four seasons. He remains a non-factor unless he's able to take on a larger role.

White was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

White has been serving as a starter and bulk reliever for the Dodgers since Aug. 12. He tossed 7.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to earn the win Wednesday night against Pittsburgh. With the Dodgers having a day off Monday and Julio Urias (calf) projected to return Tuesday, the team can utilize a four-man rotation in the short term. Even so, White is likely to be recalled at some point again this season to work as either a starter or multiple-inning reliever. Victor Gonzalez was activated from the injured list in the corresponding move.

Gonzalez (knee) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Gonzalez was placed on the injured list Aug. 6. He made a brief rehab appearance on Aug. 17, surrendering three earned runs across one-third of an inning. Prior to his injury, Gonzalez logged 16 holds and will presumably return to a high-leverage role to provide some relief to the team's short-handed pitching staff.

Gallegos secured his 20th hold in an extra-inning loss to the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing a hit and a walk while recording two strikeouts over a scoreless eighth inning.

Gallegos worked around a bit of trouble of his own doing, throwing 26 pitches overall and only getting 15 into the strike zone. Nevertheless, he was able to preserve what was a one-run lead at the time and establish a career high-water mark in holds. The right-hander has now rattled off four straight scoreless appearances after giving up three earned runs apiece in back-to-back outings Aug. 4 and 5.

Cabrera secured his 21st hold in an extra-inning loss to the Brewers on Wednesday, firing a perfect seventh inning.

The left-hander came into the contest locked in, as he fired all seven pitches for strikes in an ultra-efficient inning. Cabrera hasn't allowed a run since July 9, a string of 14 consecutive appearances during which he's garnered nine holds and posted a 14:5 K:BB.

Guzman was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right elbow soreness, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Guzman was promoted from Triple-A Jacksonville last weekend and surrendered six runs over 1.2 frames in two appearances versus Atlanta this week. It's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

Milner was recalled by the Brewers on Thursday.

Milner spent a week at Triple-A Nashville, but he'll rejoin the Brewers' bullpen to serve as an additional left-handed reliever. The 30-year-old has made 12 relief appearances in the majors this year, and he's posted a 4.97 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 12.2 innings.