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Rogers (5-1) struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the win Thursday over Milwaukee.

The right-hander needed just 13 pitches (10 strikes) in the eighth inning, and San Francisco pulled ahead with a four-run rally in the bottom of the frame to make him the pitcher of record. Rogers has given up three runs in 16 innings since the start of August, adding 12 strikeouts, three wins, a save and six holds in that span. For the year, he owns a 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 44:9 K:BB across 65 innings while primarily operating as a setup man.

Hudson (elbow) fired 2.2 scoreless innings during Double-A Springfield's win over Tulsa on Thursday, allowing two hits and a walk while recording three strikeouts.

Hudson's recovery from Tommy John surgery continued in remarkable fashion Thursday, with the right-hander working up to 43 pitches (25 strikes). It was a bump up in competition for Hudson, who'd worked two scoreless innings for Low-A Palm Beach in his first rehab appearance Saturday. Having now breezed through four scoreless frames in his rehab assignment, Hudson may take the hill with Triple-A Memphis for his next turn.

Diaz tossed a perfect ninth inning with a pair of strikeouts to record the save in Thursday's win over Miami.

Diaz picked up his 28th save of the season, getting Joe Panik to fly out before whiffing Jorge Alfaro and Bryan De La Cruz. The right-hander has been on a terrific run since late July, converting nine straight save opportunities while allowing runs in just one of his 15 appearances during that stretch. He also boasts a 23:3 K:BB over 16 innings in that time.

Alexander (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Alexander continues to be bothered by a shoulder issue that has limited him since May, and with him still needing time to recover, the Dodgers moved him to the longer injured list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Andrew Vasquez. Alexander will still be eligible to return before the regular season ends, but it remains to be seen if he will do so.

Vasquez's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Thursday.

The Dodgers acquired Vasquez from the Twins on the final day of August, and it did not take them long to add him to the big-league roster for the first time. Vasquez has not appeared in a big-league game since 2019, but the Dodgers will be hoping he can contain opposing left-handers, as he limited lefties to a .143 batting average and posted a 29:6 K:BB against them over 33 games with Triple-A Rochester this season.

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Diaz served as the 27th man in Tuesday's nightcap against Miami but didn't appear in the contest. However, he'll remain in the major-league bullpen after outfielder Khalil Lee was sent down Thursday.

Pruitt was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Pruitt was relatively effective across three relief appearances during this stint with the major-league club, as he allowed a run on three hits and no walks while striking out four in 3.2 innings. His removal from the 40-man roster will make room for right-hander Paul Campbell, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.

Kranick was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Kranick started Wednesday's game and allowed five runs in 4.2 innings to take the loss against the White Sox. The right-hander will return to the minors while Phillip Evans was recalled to provide additional infield depth since Michael Chavis (elbow) and Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand) are sidelined.

Martin was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Thursday.

Martin has been less effective than usual recently, as he's allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four in 3.1 innings across his last four appearances. He's apparently been dealing with an elbow injury that will force him to miss additional time. It's not yet clear whether he'll be sidelined longer than the minimum of 10 days, but left-hander Sean Newcomb was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

Hartlieb was designated for assignment by the Mets on Thursday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Hartlieb made two appearances at Triple-A Syracuse after he was sent down Aug. 22, and he allowed an unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out two in 2.1 innings. He'll be removed from the 40-man roster after the Mets claimed Brad Hand off waivers Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 27-year-old remain with the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.