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Hader picked up the save Thursday against Washington, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Hader continued his dominant season Thursday, setting the Nationals down in order while recording two more strikeouts. The left-hander has allowed just one earned run in his last 16 innings, striking out 19 in that span. Hader's ERA is down to 0.86 with a 0.76 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB through 21 innings this season.

Snead (shoulder) will throw roughly 20 pitches in a sim game Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Snead is currently on the 60-day injured list after suffering a shoulder strain in early March. He's eligible to return May 29, though that's unlikely given the state of his throwing progression. Snead could realistically return in early to mid-June following a rehab assignment.

The Brewers optioned Cousins to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

As the signing of Julio Teheran became official Thursday, Cousins will serve as the Brewers' roster casualty. The 28-year-old reliever has done a good job at limiting runs but struggles to keep runners off base -- especially via walks. He will likely continue to bounce back and forth between Milwaukee and Nashville as the Brewers' pitching depth is tested throughout the season.

Tarnok (shoulder) will throw around 20 pitches in a simulated game Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Tarnok has been sidelined since Opening Day after suffering a shoulder strain in the middle of spring training. He could begin a rehab assignment shortly after the sim game, meaning a return in mid-to-late June is realistic, barring setbacks.

The Dodgers optioned Scott to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Scott avoided being optioned Tuesday in correspondence to Bobby Miller's promotion, but he will now be sent back to the minors to clear a spot for Clayton Kershaw to return from the bereavement list. The 30-year-old reliever holds an impressive 1.08 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 16.2 innings in Triple-A but has yet to pitch in the majors this year.

Alvarado (elbow) will throw another bullpen session Saturday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

If all goes according to plan, Alvarado will move to throwing live batting practice next week during the Phillies' series against the Mets. From there, the 28-year-old closer would likely require a rehab assignment before returning to Philly's bullpen. Alvarado has been on the injured list since May 10 with left elbow inflammation.

Suero cleared waivers and was outrighted Thursday to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Suero was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday after yielding six earned runs in 6.2 innings of relief. He'll remain a member of the organization for now.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Thursday that a decision on Tate (forearm) is coming "sometime soon," Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Tate's rehab window has come to a close, so he either has to be activated from the injured list or optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. The 29-year-old is recovered from his offseason forearm strain but has surrendered 15 runs -- 13 earned -- in 8.1 innings of relief between three different levels of the O's minor-league system. That works out to a 14.04 ERA.

Hendriks (illness) will throw live batting practice Friday in Detroit, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Hendriks is traveling with the White Sox and seems to be on the brink of being activated from the injured list, depending how Friday's workout goes. He drew rave reviews following a live BP session this past Monday. The veteran closer has not yet appeared in a major-league game for Chicago this year following an offseason diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Tonkin was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a strained neck.

Tonkin has been solid out of the bullpen overall this season, but he's surrendered six earned runs through 7.1 innings in his last three appearances. He'll likely only require a minimum stint on the IL, and his move clears room for Atlanta to recall Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett.