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Wilson gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning during the first game of Monday's doubleheader sweep of the Marlins.

The southpaw has been one of the more dependable arms in the Mets' bullpen since coming off the IL, posting a 0.79 ERA and 10:6 K:BB through 11.1 innings since the beginning of July with two wins and four holds. Wilson's current 2.61 ERA on the season would be the best mark of his career since his rookie campaign with Pittsburgh in 2013.

Hader allowed a run on two hits but struck out two over 1.1 innings against the Pirates on Monday en route to the save.

One of his three blown saves this season came against the Pirates, but he had enough insurance to avoid that Monday. With a 1-5 record and 2.68 ERA, Hader isn't the most stellar closer in those categories, but he does have 25 saves, a 0.78 WHIP and 98 strikeouts in 53.2 innings. He has 10 strikeouts in his last six frames.

Reyes (pectoral) threw a bullpen session Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Reyes returned to throwing off a mound last week, and Monday's bullpen session was another positive step. The Cardinals are still hoping Reyes may be able to return the majors when rosters expand in September.

Iglesias struck out the final batter of Monday's contest against the Angels for the save.

Iglesias entered in the ninth inning with two outs and a runner on first base in a three-run ballgame, though he was able to fan Shohei Otani to secure the victory. Iglesias has now turned in six scoreless outings, picking up five saves while striking out seven over that stretch (5.1 innings).

Dominguez (elbow) has started a throwing program and is making solid progress, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

The details surrounding Dominguez's progress in his throwing program weren't revealed, though per Montemurro, the right-hander remains on track. The Phillies have yet to reveal a timetable for Dominguez's return.

Manager Mickey Callaway confirmed Monday that Diaz is the closer and he's "going to be our closer," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Callaway hinted Sunday that Diaz may be losing his grip on the closer's role, though he was singing a different tune Monday. Diaz continued to struggle during Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Marlins, hitting a batter and walking one in a scoreless ninth inning, though all signs point to him remaining the team's closer moving forward.

Holmes (triceps) was sent out on a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Holmes has been on the injured list since July 24 due to right triceps inflammation, but he was able to toss simulated batting practice Friday and has since been cleared for a rehab stint. He should only need a few minor-league appearances before being reinstated given his brief absence.

Voth (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

This is an encouraging step for Voth, who has been sidelined since July 20 with tendinitis in his shoulder. The Nationals are expected to proceed cautiously with the 27-year-old right-hander, leaving him without a timetable for his return.

Nelson (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Nelson was placed on the shelf June 28, so following this move, he'll remain sidelined at least until the end of August. He's been pitching in the minors on a rehab assignment since July 17, though the Brewers evidently aren't confident he'll be ready to return until the final month of the 2019 campaign.

Manager Joe Maddon said Strop (neck) is "very close" to pitching in games, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Strop landed on the injured list at the end of July with neck tightness, but the fact that he's nearing a return to game action suggests his stay on the shelf won't be a lengthy one.