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Brigham was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Brigham was sent down in a corresponding move to Caleb Smith's activation off the injured list. Brigham has made eight appearances out of the bullpen with the big-league club, registering a 5.68 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 19 strikeouts across 12.2 innings.

Jackson (4-2) picked up the win in Friday's 1-0 victory over the Marlins, allowing one hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

With a save chance no longer possible at home, Jackson entered a 0-0 tie in the ninth and promptly gave up a leadoff double to Jorge Alfaro, but the Atlanta closer settled down and didn't let him advance any further. He then got rewarded when Brian McCann came through with a bases-loaded walkoff single in the bottom of the frame. Jackson has hardly been a shutdown option at the back of the bullpen, blowing six save chances against 13 conversions, but his 59:14 K:BB through 43 innings does highlight his upside.

Quijada (0-3) took the loss Friday as the Marlins fell 1-0 to Atlanta, giving up a run on two hits and two walks in one-third of an inning.

For the second time already in July, Quijada gave up a walkoff hit -- this time a bases-loaded single to Brian McCann. The 23-year-old southpaw didn't pitch as badly as his box score suggested, as both walks were intentional, but he still has a 4.32 ERA, 2.16 WHIP and 8:9 K:BB through 8.1 innings since his promotion to the Miami bullpen.

Yamamoto didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 1-0 loss to Atlanta, giving up two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings while striking out seven.

The rookie was locked in a pitchers duel with Julio Teheran through six innings, but Yamamoto had to settle for a no-decision when he left after 94 pitches (57 strikes). One of the Marlins' young starters will lose his rotation spot to a returning Caleb Smith (hip) after the All-Star break, but it's hard to imagine it will be Yamamoto given his 1.24 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB through his first 29 big-league innings.

Voth allowed four runs on five hits with three walks and six strikeouts across 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Friday.

When the 27-year-old left during the fifth, the Nationals trailed 4-1, but they crawled back in the last few innings to force extras and get Voth off the hook. It's still a small sample size, but in three of his four starts this season, he's failed to complete five innings, and in his last two appearances he's nearly allowed a run per frame. Voth still doesn't own a decision, but he does possess a 5.52 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 14.2 innings in 2019.

Garcia (1-3) took the loss Friday against the Padres after allowing a home run with three strikeouts over two innings.

Garcia served up a solo home run to Hunter Renfroe in the eighth inning, which proved to be all the Padres needed to complete the win. On the bright side, the three strikeouts were a season high for the 28-year-old, who has compiled a 4.11 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB over 34 appearances.

Yates tossed a scoreless five-out save with two strikeouts at Dodger Stadium on Friday.

With two outs in the ninth, Yates allowed a runner after hitting Russell Martin in the helmet with a pitch. Luckily, Martin was fine, and no further damage ensued as the 32-year-old closer picked up his first five-out save of the season. With his 28th save, Yates continues to lead the majors while putting together a 1.22 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 58:9 K:BB.

Mayers (lat) fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning Friday during which he allowed no hits and two walks in Triple-A Memphis' loss to Iowa. He now owns a 2.45 ERA through 3.2 innings across four rehab appearances.

The right-hander is out of minor-league options, so the Cardinals will keep him busy during his rehab assignment in order to prepare him for an eventual return to the big-league bullpen. Mayers was enjoying an impressive season prior to suffering his lat injury in mid-April, and he'll look to regain his form during his remaining time with the Redbirds.

Hader walked one and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings to record a hold during a 7-6 victory over the Pirates on Friday.

The Brewers turned to Hader in the bottom of the seventh while possessing a 2-1 lead. He recorded the final out of that frame and then made it through the eighth without allowing a hit. The Brewers scored four runs in their top of the eighth, so with a five-run lead, they elected to go with a different pitcher in a non-save situation for the ninth. That decision proved to be costly because the Pirates forced extra innings, but Hader is still 1-3 with 20 saves, four holds, a 2.09 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 43 innings this season.

Pomeranz (2-9) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out three in a 9-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Pomeranz has struggled to go deep into games lately -- he hasn't pitched more than five innings since April 24 versus the Blue Jays. Pomeranz sports an unsightly 6.42 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 16 starts this season. His first start after the All-Star break is scheduled for July 15 in the first game of a doubleheader in Colorado.