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Rucker (2-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Wednesday against the Brewers. He didn't allow a hit and walked three.

Rucker wasn't his sharpest, as he needed 35 pitches to cover two frames and issued the three free passes, though he still managed his first win since April 11 when the Cubs scored three times in the top of the ninth to earn a 4-3 victory. The righty was sent to Triple-A Iowa at the end of May due to some struggles, but he's been good since returning in early June, allowing just one run across 11.1 innings.

Alzolay worked a perfect ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Brewers. He struck out two.

It didn't look like Alzolay would be needed Wednesday, but the Cubs hung three runs on Devin Williams in the top of the ninth inning to take a 4-3 lead. Alzolay then made quick work of the Brewers in the bottom half, striking out the first two hitters before getting Christian Yelich to fly out. The righty blew his first save of the season a night earlier, but he's been good overall with a 2.41 ERA and 42 strikeouts across 37.1 innings this year. He should remain Chicago's top closing option moving forward.

Logue allowed six runs on six hits across 3.2 innings of relief in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics. He walked one and struck out three.

With Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) making his first start since May 28 and only covering four innings, the Tigers needed some length from Logue, and they let the lefty take some lumps. This was just his second appearance of the season, and he looked better in his debut Saturday when he tossed 3.1 scoreless innings. Logue may get additional chances to impress, but he seems like bullpen depth at this point and not really someone to consider in fantasy.

Armstrong will serve as the Rays' starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays haven't officially confirmed that Armstrong will be operating as an opener, but considering that he hasn't covered more than two innings in any of his 19 appearances in the majors or minors this season, he's unlikely to work more than once through the Phillies batting order. Tampa Bay doesn't have an obvious pitcher available to work in bulk relief behind Armstrong, so the Rays could treat Thursday's series finale as more of a bullpen day.

Hudson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Hudson struggled in his major-league debut with the Dodgers last month but is getting another shot. He's been dominant this season with OKC, holding a 1.83 ERA and 57:15 K:BB over 34.1 innings.

The Pirates recalled Ramirez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A on June 20 after allowing five earned runs in 2.1 innings across his last three appearances. Since then, he's thrown four scoreless innings in the minors and has now re-earned a spot in the Pirates' bullpen. Luis Ortiz was optioned to Indianapolis in a corresponding move.

Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Kenny Van Doren of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Mushinski made one scoreless appearance during his latest stint in the majors. The Astros haven't announced a corresponding move, but Van Doren notes that the recently acquired Spenser Watkins isn't listed among St. Paul's upcoming probable pitchers and is on the 40-man roster.

Mills (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Mills has been out all season with elbow problems and encountered multiple setbacks along the way. The reliever will now be sidelined, at minimum, until late in the 2024 campaign.

Weiss was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Weiss made a couple appearances for the Angels back in May, allowing one run in 1.2 innings. He'll be utilized in low-leverage spots out of the bullpen.

Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Reyes' latest stint in the majors lasts just one day after he gave up two runs in an appearance Tuesday in San Diego. Zack Weiss is taking his spot in the bullpen.