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Young (1-1) picked up his first loss in Wednesday's game against Oakland. He allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings.

The offense didn't support Young, but he was not sharp. The right-hander needed 86 pitches to get 12 outs and was done after that. This was his second start in place of Madison Bumgarner (back), who the Diamondbacks originally estimated would miss two starts while on the injured list. Bumgarner threw a bullpen session Thursday and is expected to throw a simulated game before rejoining the active roster. That suggests Young will make one more start when this spot in the rotation comes around next Tuesday at home against Colorado.

Lamet did not factor into the decision during Thursday's win against the Rangers, giving up two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out nine across five innings.

Lamet, who had allowed only one earned run in his first five starts this season, surrendered a two-run shot to Jose Trevino in the fifth inning. Otherwise, the 28-year-old ace in the making turned in a solid performance, though his teammates did not come through with the win until the 10th frame. Lamet currently leads the Padres with 45 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA. Next up, he'll face off with the Mariners on Wednesday.

Pomeranz is dealing with shoulder tightness and is considered day-to-day according to manager Jayce Tingler, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

This explains why Pomeranz did not appear in Wednesday or Thursday's close wins over the Rangers. Pomeranz has served as the Friars' primary closer this year and it is unclear when he'll be available to pitch again. Emilio Pagan was called upon to get the save Thursday, but blew the opportunity by allowing a game-tying solo homer to Nick Solak. Nonetheless, Pagan could be the top candidate for save chances if Pomeranz is forced to miss time beyond Thursday.

Iglesias (1-2) was charged with the loss against the Cardinals on Thursday, recording only one out while allowing three runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout.

Called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, Iglesias did nothing of the sort. The right-hander immediately hit Brad Miller with a pitch and walked Tyler O'Neill. He then allowed back-to-back singles, allowing Brad Miller to score. The worst of it came next, when he balked in the tying run. Iglesias managed to fan Dylan Carlson before getting replaced by Nate Jones, who gave up a walkoff RBI single to Kolten Wong, charging the run to Iglesias in the process. It was his first blown save of the season. The 30-year-old sports a 7.71 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with two saves this year.

Neris allowed three runs (none earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one across one-third of an inning to blow the save and take the loss in the second game of the Phillies' doubleheader Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Neris entered the game in the sixth inning of a seven-inning contest, after the Phillies' lead was trimmed to one. Subsequently, two batters reached base on errors, which then crossed the plate on a wild pitch and a single. Though Neris was a bit wild, he was let down by his defense for the second time in his past four appearances. He'll still need to improve some things that are within his control -- he has a 6.8 BB/9 -- but he should remain the Phillies' primary closing option for now.

Stephenson (back) faced hitters at the Reds' alternate training site Wednesday and is nearing a return, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Stephenson was placed on the injured list July 28 with a back strain. His lone appearance came July 25 when he gave up two runs on in one-third of an inning against Detroit.

Strop (groin) faced hitters at the Reds' alternate training site Wednesday and is nearing a return from the injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Strop was placed on the injured list Aug. 11, retroactive to Aug. 8. The right-hander has appeared in four games this season, allowing one run while striking out three over 2.1 innings.

Sborz was recalled from the Dodgers' alternate training site Thursday.

Sborz spent time with the big club earlier in the season but failed to make an appearance. He'll take the roster spot of the injured Pedro Baez (groin). Across seven appearances with the Dodgers last season, Sborz allowed eight earned runs across nine innings of relief.

Howard allowed one run on five hits and two walks across 3.2 innings in the 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Howard was able to take the ball Thursday despite exiting his last start early due to a blister on his middle finger. Although his day was capped at 3.2 innings and 67 pitches, the right-hander's five strikeouts demonstrate why he is considered Philadelphia's top prospect. The 24-year-old will look to work deeper into the game when he toes the rubber next week against Washington.

Harvey exited Thursday's game against the Astros with an apparent injury, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Harvey immediately waived to the dugout following a pitch in the sixth inning and subsequently exited the game with a trainer. He'll undergo further evaluation following the game, at which point more specifics regarding the injury should be known.