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Dodd (3-1) picked up the win Sunday over the Nationals, striking out one in a perfect inning of relief.

The southpaw took the mound for the fifth with the score tied 2-2 after starter JR Ritchie had lasted four innings, and Dodd was the pitcher of record when Atlanta took the lead for good in the bottom of the frame. Dodd has moved into a higher-leverage role since the beginning of July, posting a 1.42 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB over 12.2 innings and 13 appearances while collecting all three of his wins and six of his seven holds on the year.

The Mets acquired McDermott from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Ben Rortvedt, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

McDermott had been booted off the Dodgers' 40-man roster last week. The 27-year-old has spent nearly all of the 2026 season at the Triple-A level, logging a 4.55 ERA and 52:26 K:BB over 31.2 frames. McDermott -- who has permitted 20 runs over 15 innings during his brief time at the major-league level -- will report to the big-league club.

Atlanta acquired Suter from the Angels on Monday in exchange for infielder Nacho Alvarez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

In 41 appearances for the Angels this season, Suter has put up a 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB over 63.1 innings. The veteran left-hander offers Atlanta a versatile bullpen arm capable of covering multiple innings. Suter has recorded more than three outs in 20 of his 41 outings in 2026.

The Phillies acquired Kilian and Luis Arraez from the Giants on Monday in exchange for Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.

Kilian has had a breakout season out of the San Francisco bullpen, posting a 4.26 ERA and 53:20 K:BB over 44.1 innings, logging eight saves in the process. He's 29 and has a lengthy injury history, but the Phillies will bet on Kilian being a quality setup man for them down the stretch.

The Phillies acquired Raley from the Mets on Monday in exchange for outfielder John Spikerman and right-hander Luke Gabrysh, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Raley will provide another quality late-inning arm to the Phillies bullpen. The left-handed reliever has put up a 1.96 ERA and 40:15 K:BB over 41.1 innings for the Mets in 2026. Raley is set to reach free agency after the season.

The Mets acquired Franklin and right-hander Gabe Davis from the White Sox on Monday in exchange for right-hander Huascar Brazoban, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

The 22-year-old Davis is regarded as a superior prospect to Franklin, a 27-year-old righty reliever who's still waiting to make his big-league debut. Franklin has racked up 60 strikeouts over 45.1 innings at Triple-A this season, but he's struggled to keep the ball in the yard with 11 home runs allowed. He's expected to report to the Mets' top affiliate in Syracuse.

Fairbanks secured the save Sunday against the Mets, allowing no hits and two walks in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.

Fairbanks gave a listless Mets offense some life Sunday, putting the possible winning run at the plate after issuing a pair of free passes, but he hung on by getting A.J. Ewing to fly out and end the game. The hard-throwing right-hander hasn't been particularly reliable this season as Miami's closer, but he has rattled off five consecutive hitless innings. Fairbanks has a 6.37 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 47:16 K:BB with 17 saves in 20 attempts over 35.1 innings in 2026.

Holmes (fibula) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out three batters across 5.1 innings in a rehab start Sunday with High-A Brooklyn.

Making what may have been his final start as a member of the Mets organization, Holmes showed that he's ready to return from the 60-day injured list after being shelved for the past two-and-a-half months due to a right fibula fracture. He built up to 73 pitches in Sunday's outing, spotting 53 of his offerings for strikes while sporting a sinker that sat around 91-to-93 mph. According to John Flanigan of SNY.tv, the Diamondbacks, Phillies, Rays and Rangers all had scouts in attendance in Brooklyn to monitor the 32-year-old right-hander, who is a prime candidate to be moved ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

Kuhnel (shoulder) retired two of the five batters he faced and was charged with two earned runs on three hits and no walks in a rehab appearance Sunday for Triple-A Nashville.

Kuhnel fired 13 of his 17 pitches for strikes in the rehab outing, his first appearance at any level since July 2 following his placement on the 15-day injured list due to right rotator cuff tendinopathy. Though Kuhnel pounded the strike zone, batters were able to easily square up on him, as all three hits he allowed went for extra bases (one home run, two doubles). The right-hander will need to show improved results over his next few rehab appearances before rejoining the Milwaukee bullpen.

The Dodgers re-signed Barnes to a minor-league contract Sunday.

Barnes elected free agency Saturday after clearing waivers, but he quickly returned to the Dodgers organization. The 30-year-old southpaw reported to Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he pitched in relief Sunday and was credited with a hold in a 3-0 win over Las Vegas, retiring two of the five batters he faced.