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Assad took a no-decision Sunday against the Cardinals, allowing no runs on two hits and two walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out two.

Assad kept the St. Louis bats in check Sunday, scattering two singles over 4.2 shutout innings, and he notably escaped a bases-loaded jam in the second frame. The 28-year-old right-hander has been much more impactful as a starter versus a reliever, posting a 3.65 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 37 innings from the rotation as opposed to a 5.12 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 19.1 frames out of the bullpen. It's unknown how Assad will next be deployed, as it's possible Jameson Taillon (hamstring) will be ready to take his next turn in the rotation.

Atlanta outrighted Hamilton to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Hamilton will stick around in the organization as bullpen depth at the Triple-A level after going unclaimed off waivers over the weekend. Before Atlanta dropped him from its 40-man roster Friday, Hamilton made four appearances out of the big-league bullpen and gave up four earned runs on six hits and three walks across 4.2 innings.

The Dodgers announced Thursday that Treinen (elbow) has resumed playing catch, per MLB.com.

Treinen is working his way through a throwing program after landing on the injured list June 20 due to right elbow inflammation, but the Dodgers aren't counting on him to return until after the All-Star break. Once he's activated, Treinen will likely handle a middle-innings or setup role out of the Los Angeles bullpen.

The Nationals optioned Yean to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 11-5 loss to the Pirates.

Yean was recalled from Triple-A prior to Sunday's game. He was brought in for the third inning and looked good in his major-league debut, allowing one walk and zero hits while striking out three across two scoreless frames. Yean will head back to Rochester but could return to the majors when the Nationals need more right-handed depth out of the bullpen.

Williams picked up the save in Sunday's 10-9 win over Atlanta, allowing a run on three hits in two-thirds of an inning. He struck out two.

It looked like Williams would get the day off, as the Mets entered the ninth inning ahead 10-3. However, after Huascar Brazoban gave up five runs, Williams was called upon to put out the fire. It didn't come easy for Williams either, as he gave up a run before Atlanta loaded the bases with two outs. However, he rebounded to strike out Dominic Smith to close out a one-run victory, notching his 13th save this season. Prior to Sunday, Williams had allowed just one run in his previous 11.1 innings, logging five saves in that span. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.34 through 29 innings this year with a 1.55 WHIP and 43:16 K:BB.

The Brewers recalled Rom from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

The left-hander was optioned to Nashville on June 22 but is back in the majors since Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is headed to the injured list. Rom gave up just two earned runs and struck out 10 across his 5.1 frames with the Brewers, though he also allowed six hits and four walks.

The Rockies recalled Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Sunday's game against the Giants.

Colorado optioned left-hander Sean Sullivan to Triple-A to open up a spot on the active roster and in the bullpen for Shook. The 28-year-old right-hander was previously up with the Rockies for a week in early June, making three appearances while allowing two earned runs on four hits and no walks across 3.2 innings.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Phillips (elbow) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Rockies, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

After completing a month-long rehab assignment, Phillips is considered fully recovered from the Tommy John surgery that he underwent last June. Across 12 appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City, Phillips turned in a 1.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB in 10 innings. The 31-year-old right-hander could be eased back into the action with the Dodgers in a low-leverage role, but he could move up the bullpen pecking order quickly if his velocity and command return to their pre-surgery levels.

Diaz (elbow) said he felt "really good" while facing hitters in live batting practice Sunday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

The veteran closer took the mound against live batters for the first time since he underwent surgery in April to remove loose bodies from his elbow. Diaz told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic that he was pleased with his velocity during the throwing session, and he's hopeful to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the near future. The 32-year-old is aiming to be activated from the 60-day injured list shortly after the All-Star break.

Pagan earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Orioles, allowing a run on a hit and two walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

It didn't come easy for Pagan in his first save chance since returning from a nearly two-month stint on the IL. The Orioles loaded the bases with one out before adding a run on a sacrifice fly. Pagan then coaxed a lineout off the bat of Adley Rutschman, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs on base and locking down his seventh save of the year. It's been an uneven season for Pagan thus far -- he now sports a 6.46 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB across 15.1 innings. Still, the veteran is expected to hold down the ninth-inning job in Cincinnati going forward.