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Rea (12-4) picked up the win Saturday, giving up four runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings in a 9-5 victory over the A's. He struck out five without walking a batter.

The Brewers took a 5-1 lead into the sixth inning, but Rea nearly coughed it up before finally exiting the mound after 102 pitches (76 strikes) with the tying run on second base. Milwaukee's bullpen bailed out the right-hander, and the offense added some insurance runs late. Rea's 12 wins are double his previous career high, and he has issued zero free passes in three straight starts while striking out 14 in 19.2 innings. He lines up to make his next start on the road next weekend in Cincinnati.

Woodford (0-6) gave up eight runs (six earned) on six hits and three walks over 3.1 innings in a loss to the Reds on Saturday. He struck out three.

Woodford was jumped by the Reds for four runs in the first inning and another four in the fourth. The 27-year-old allowed a career-worst eight runs and failed to get out of the fourth inning for the first time in four starts with the Pirates. Woodford has now given up seven or more runs in back-to-back starts and will carry a 7.71 ERA into his next start, if he sticks in the rotation.

Bellozo (2-2) took the loss Saturday against the Cubs. He allowed six runs (five earned) over 4.2 innings with seven hits, four walks and one strikeout.

Bellozo gave up a pair home runs to Seiya Suzuki and another to Pete Crow-Armstrong to match the total from his first six career stats. The rookie right-hander has now given up five or more runs in two starts this season but has kept teams under two runs in his other five starts. The 24-year-old will carry a 3.35 ERA into his next start against the Rockies.

Dave Roberts said Saturday that Glasnow (elbow) played catch from 60 feet and Glasnow's absence will be longer than originally expected, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Glasnow was placed on the injured list Aug. 16 with right elbow tendinitis and was able to resume a throwing program Saturday. While his absence will extend into September, Roberts expressed optimism Glasnow will pitch again during the regular season. Bobby Miller has stepped into Glasnow's spot in the rotation.

Imanaga (10-3) got the victory Saturday in a 14-2 win against the Marlins. He allowed two runs on four hits in six innings, walking two and fanning three batters.

Imanaga was sharp once again Saturday, going at least seven innings for the seventh time this season. The three strikeouts were his fewest in any of those starts of seven-plus innings, however. The 30-year-old rookie has been as steady as they come for the Cubs with a 3.08 ERA and 1.06 across 140.1 innings this season.

The Phillies will call up Allard from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Sunday's game against the Royals, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Allard will draw the starting nod Sunday to give the Phillies' starters an extra day of rest. The 26-year-old has appeared in three games for Philadelphia this season, logging a 3.46 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with eight strikeouts across 13 innings. He'll likely return to Lehigh Valley after the game.

A CT scan on Blackburn's right hand came back negative Saturday, and he hopes to avoid the injured list and possibly make his next start, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Blackburn was hit in the hand by a comebacker Friday and Saturday's testing confirmed he's dealing with nothing more than a bruise. The right-hander is hopeful to not only avoid the injured list, but to be healthy enough to make his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

The Reds selected Kelly's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

After spending the last six seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization with the LG Twins, Kelly signed a minor-league contract with Cincinnati on Aug. 8. Across his two starts with Louisville, he gave up four runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out two over eight innings. When Kelly takes the mound for the Reds, it'll mark the first time Kelly has pitched in MLB since 2018. Right-hander Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment by Cincinnati in a corresponding move.

The Phillies reinstated Suarez (back) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Suarez landed on the injured list in late July with lower-back soreness, and he'll now return after nearly a month to start Saturday's game against the Royals. He didn't pitch in a rehab game in the minors during his recovery, so there's a good chance he'll be working under some sort of pitch count during his first start since July 22. Tyler Gilbert was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

Civale came away with a no-decision in Friday's 11-3 win over the A's, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out three.

The Brewers struck for five runs in the second inning and never looked back, but Civale couldn't stick around long enough to pick up the easy win, tossing 50 of 82 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. The right-hander has completed at least five innings in only three of six starts since the All-Star break, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and mediocre 22:12 K:BB through 30 innings over that stretch, but Milwaukee doesn't have any better healthy options for his rotation spot. Civale will try to provide more length in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Giants.