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Thompson (2-2) allowed three hits over two scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Marlins. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

Thompson has been on the big-league roster since July 5, but he hadn't appeared in a game since his June 29 outing for Triple-A Memphis. Despite the long layoff, the southpaw delivered solid relief work in Wednesday's bullpen game. He's at a 3.95 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB over 13.2 major-league innings this season. Thompson and JoJo Romero are the two southpaws in the Cardinals' bullpen currently, but Thompson is likely to remain in a low-leverage role.

Hudson allowed two runs on five hits over three innings, striking out one without walking a batter in a no-decision versus the Marlins on Wednesday.

The Cardinals took a 4-0 lead in the first inning, but Hudson didn't pitch deep enough to qualify for the win. He threw 66 pitches (45 strikes) in the spot start, though it's unclear if he'll be stretched out over the next few weeks to enter the rotation. Hudson has held his own in the majors this season, posting a 2.77 ERA despite a 1.31 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through 13 innings over five appearances. He worked as a starter with Triple-A Memphis, but he exceeded five innings just twice in 11 outings. If Hudson gets another start, he's tentatively lined up for a challenging road start in Arizona next week.

Silseth (2-1) earned the win in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the Yankees, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters over 5.2 innings.

Silseth was called up from Triple-A earlier in the day and dominated New York in just his second big-league start of the season. The right-hander racked up 14 whiffs and a career-best 10 strikeouts -- his previous MLB high mark was six. Silseth has compiled a 2.79 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB over 42 innings in the minors this season, but he had yet to show much in the majors, posting a 6.08 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 7.4 K/9 over 47.1 career innings coming into Wednesday. Given the impressive performance against the Yankees, there's a chance he could stick as the Angels' sixth starter moving forward, though fantasy managers may want to see a larger sample of success before considering him as a waiver-wire addition.

Lange worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Royals. He struck out one batter.

Lange was better in his last outing Monday, when he retired the side on 10 pitches, and he was able to record his 16th save of the season Wednesday in 19 chances. The righty entered the contest with an 8.80 ERA since the beginning of June, though he's now strung together consecutive scoreless appearances, which could be a sign that he's beginning to turn things around.

Yarbrough was removed from his start Wednesday against the Tigers due to a left hamstring cramp, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Yarbrough appeared to have tweaked something before walking off the field with trainers, and it's now been confirmed to be his hamstring giving him problems. Yarbrough is tentatively scheduled to pitch again Monday against Cleveland, and he figures to be ready to go by then.

Yarbrough left his start during Wednesday's game against Detroit with an apparent injury, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

It's unclear what exactly is bothering Yarbrough, but he left the game alongside the Royals' training staff after presumably tweaking something. More information should be released shortly, but Yarbrough should be considered day-to-day for now. The 31-year-old lefty had surrendered three runs on six hits while striking out four batters through 5.2 innings.

Scott was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Wednesday.

Scott had been designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Sunday and has quickly found a new home. It's the third team the 31-year-old has been on this season, as he's posted a 7.45 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Dodgers and Red Sox.

The Athletics traded Fujinami to the Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for Easton Lucas, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Fujinami's stat line remains significantly inflated from his disastrous run as a starter this season. However, he boasts a 2.77 ERA and 0.85 WHIP alongside a 13:0 K:BB across 13 innings since June 20. Fujinami will most likely serve in middle relief as part of the Orioles bullpen.

Fujinami is expected to be traded, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Fujinami's destination is not yet known. The 29-year-old was a disaster in the Athletics' rotation earlier this season but has found a home in the bullpen, particularly of late with a 1.64 ERA and 12:0 K:BB over his last 11 innings. Fujinami seems likely to fill a middle-relief role wherever he lands.

Berroa was recalled from Double-A Arkansas on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Berroa has offered a mixed bag this season at Arkansas, posting a 2.93 ERA with 69 strikeouts over 46 innings, but also 31 walks. Big strikeout totals and lots of free passes are nothing new for the hard-throwing right-hander, and the Mariners will be hoping the 23-year-old provides more of the former in his first big-league stint.