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Abreu struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

Abreu was entrusted with closing duties Sunday as Ryan Pressly was likely still recovering from pitching three days in a row (Wednesday through Friday). It was a drama-free outing for Abreu, who collected his third save of the campaign. He's been busy in July, making 10 appearances spanning 9.1 innings while picking up four holds, a blown save and a win. The setup man has a 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 71:19 K:BB through 47.1 innings this season, and he's added 17 holds on the year.

The Cubs announced Sunday that Hughes (knee) has resumed playing catch, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hughes is in the early phase of his throwing program as he works his way back from the left knee alignment surgery he underwent in late June. Since he opted for a debridement procedure rather than a reconstructive one, Hughes will have a chance to pitch again in 2023, though his return from the 60-day injured list shouldn't be viewed as imminent. A target date for when Hughes might be activated likely won't emerge until he's facing hitters again.

Boxberger (forearm) is expected to begin throwing bullpen sessions during the upcoming week, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Boxberger started his throwing program at the Cubs' spring training facility in Arizona earlier this month and has been in the process of gradually stretching out his long-toss distance off flat ground over the past three weeks. He now looks like he's ready to move on to the next phase of his rehab by stepping back on the mound. After a week of throwing off the mound, Boxberger could then be cleared to face hitters in live batting practice before he heads out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Boxberger has been on the shelf since May 15 with a strained right forearm.

Iglesias struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee.

Iglesias has a pair of saves over his last two appearances since his July 18 stumble versus Arizona. The right-hander has pitched a perfect inning in four of his eight appearances this month. He's at a 3.94 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB with 18 saves in 20 chances over 29.2 innings this season.

Yarbrough (hamstring) will start Monday's game against the Guardians at Progressive Field.

Yarbrough had to exit midway through the sixth inning of his most recent start Wednesday against the Tigers after developing a cramp in his left hamstring, but he was quickly able to move past the issue. He'll return to the hill Monday on his usual four days' rest and will carry a 5.21 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into the contest.

Silseth will start Thursday's game against the Tigers at Comerica Park, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Silseth will unsurprisingly draw a second straight turn through the rotation after he struck out a career-high 10 while allowing one run in 5.2 innings in a win over the Yankees on July 19 following his promotion from Triple-A Salt Lake. He ended up taking over the rotation spot of Jaime Barria, who was moved to the bullpen coming out of the All-Star break.

Minter (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Minter has been on the injured list since mid-July due to mild left shoulder inflammation, but he felt good after throwing a bullpen session Saturday. His rehab assignment should be the final step in his recovery process before he's cleared to rejoin Atlanta's bullpen.

Loaisiga (elbow) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Saturday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander threw 16 pitches in a live batting practice session Sunday, most notably facing Aaron Judge (toe) in the workout. Loaisiga, who underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow in early May, is now on the cusp of a return to game acton. He'll likely require at least a few appearances in the minors before returning from the 60-day injured list.

The Blue Jays optioned Pearson to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Pearson will surrender his spot in the bullpen to left-hander Genesis Cabrera, whom the Blue Jays acquired from the Cardinals via trade Friday. The demotion comes after Pearson was roughed up for six earned runs across his last two appearances, which had been proceeded by a run of eight consecutive scoreless outings.

The Astros recalled Mushinski from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mushinski will give Houston a fresh arm out of the bullpen for Sunday's series finale in Oakland while the Astros sent out Joel Kuhnel to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Over 4.1 innings out of the big-league bullpen this season, Mushinski has given up two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six.