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O'Brien earned the save in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Orioles, allowing a hit while striking out one with no walks in a scoreless ninth inning.

It was a much-needed clean outing for O'Brien, since the closer had taken losses in both of his previous two appearances while allowing seven runs over just 1.2 innings. O'Brien is now 34-for-39 in save chances this season with a 3.95 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 54:23 K:BB across 54.2 innings.

The Diamondbacks optioned Jameson to Triple-A Reno following Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Cubs.

Jameson made one appearance after getting reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday. He allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk over two frames in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Cubs. Jose Cabrera was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move Thursday.

The Diamondbacks recalled Cabrera from Triple-A Reno to start Thursday's game against the Giants.

Cabrera is starting on the mound Thursday in San Francisco to fill in for Michael Soroka, who's on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. In a corresponding move, Arizona optioned Drey Jameson following Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Cubs. Cabrera has made four MLB appearances this year and has a 5.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 17.2 innings.

Lee (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Lee will miss a second consecutive start Thursday after being a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to an elbow bruise. While he takes an extra day to recover, Turner Hill, Jonah Cox and Drew Gilbert will form the Giants' outfield trio.

Basabe isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Basabe will step out of the starting nine Thursday after going 1-for-5 during San Francisco's last series against the Reds. Nate Furman will start at second base while Basabe is on the bench, and Shay Whitcomb will get the nod at third.

The Giants reinstated Eldridge from the bereavement list Thursday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Eldridge missed the Giants' three-game series against Cincinnati while tending to a personal matter, but he's now back with the team and ready to rejoin the starting nine for Thursday's series opener against Arizona. Buddy Kennedy was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Dodgers placed Sasaki on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a blister on his right middle finger.

Sasaki had a nice seven-game stretch with a 2.63 ERA and 1.12 WHIP prior to taking a no-decision in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta. He surrendered four runs to Atlanta as he developed the blister, which has now sent him to the injured list. In a corresponding move Thursday, the Dodgers recalled Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City while Eric Lauer will take over Sasaki's rotation spot.

The Dodgers recalled Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Halvorsen will replace Roki Sasaki (finger) on the active roster and replenish the Dodgers' bullpen depth as Eric Lauer moves back into the rotation. Halvorsen owns a 4.50 ERA and 1.90 WHIP across 20 innings this season but has yet to give up a run in the majors or at Triple-A since joining the Dodgers organization in late July.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Thursday that May (shoulder) could start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

May had to be removed from Wednesday's start against the Mets after throwing just one pitch due to a liner that struck him in the upper back/shoulder. He managed to escape serious injury and was able to play catch on the field Thursday. If May continues to recover as anticipated, he should be ready to take the ball Sunday on three days' rest.

Acuna is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Dodgers.

It's Acuna's first day off since he returned from the injured list exactly one month ago. Atlanta will roll out Mike Yastrzemski in right field while Acuna gets a day to rest.