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Green (4-3) picked up the win in Friday's 5-4 victory over the Angels, striking out one batter in one inning of relief.

Green pitched a clean ninth and got rewarded when Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger hit back-to-back homers in the bottom half of the frame to walk it off. The veteran right-hander has taken hold of Toronto's closer role and should remain in that spot the rest of the way. The 33-year-old has been electric since the middle of July, posting a 1.06 ERA over his last 16 appearances with eight saves.

Lambert underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Lambert has been on the injured list all season after suffering a right rotator cuff strain during spring training, and he was pulled off his rehab assignment earlier this month after aggravating the injury. He has now elected to undergo surgery to address the issue, which will prevent him from pitching again this season. A timeline for his recovery has yet to be announced, so his availability for spring training next year is uncertain.

The Mariners placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, due to right elbow inflammation.

Garcia will go on the IL with elbow trouble for the second time this season. As a member of the Blue Jays, he landed on the shelf in June due to right elbow neuritis, and his return was delayed due to neck stiffness. He has struggled since joining the Mariners in late July, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across nine innings, and he has given up at least one earned run in each of his last three outings. Given his prior injury history, Garcia could be sidelined beyond the 15-day window, putting his availability for Seattle's playoff push in jeopardy. The Mariners recalled southpaw Gabe Speier from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

The Mariners recalled Speier from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

With Yimi Garcia (elbow) headed for the injured list, the Mariners will call upon Speier to replenish their bullpen depth. The 29-year-old southpaw has struggled in the big leagues this year, accumulating a 5.95 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 19.2 innings. However, he's allowed just two earned runs over eight frames since being sent to Triple-A at the end of July.

The Mets optioned Brazoban to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Brazoban is the roster casualty following the return of Dedniel Nunez (forearm) from the injured list. Since being traded from Miami to New York in July, Brazoban has surrendered seven earned runs in only 10 innings -- a stark contrast in performance from the 2.93 ERA he posted in 30.2 frames with the Marlins.

The Mets reinstated Nunez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

As expected, Nunez will come off the injured list Friday after spending almost a month on the shelf with a pronator strain in his right forearm. Prior to the injury, Nunez logged a 2.43 ERA with nine holds across 33.1 innings for the Mets. Huascar Brazoban was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

Soroka (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Soroka was cleared for mound work earlier in August and won't need to face hitters in live batting practice before starting a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old has appeared in 22 games (nine starts) for the White Sox this season, logging a 5.23 ERA and a 71:42 K:BB across 72.1 innings. He's recovering from a shoulder strain.

Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez has been throwing bullpens since the end of June but the Marlins have been taking it slowly with the 25-year-old as he recovers from right shoulder inflammation. Considering he's not anywhere near being stretched out to a starter's workload, the Marlins could plan to use Sanchez out of the bullpen once he's activated.

Bender (shoulder) played catch Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Bender was placed on the IL on Aug. 16, and while he'll be eligible to return Tuesday, it appears he'll require more than the minimum 15 days. He has several checkpoints to clear before being activated, possibly including a rehab assignment.

The Cubs claimed Hollowell off waivers from Arizona on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hollowell was designated for assignment by the D-Backs on Tuesday and will get a fresh start with the Cubs. The 26-year-old logged a 3.63 ERA across 17.1 innings for Arizona's Triple-A affiliate and hasn't pitched in the majors this season. David Bote was DFA'd to clear room on the 40-man roster.