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Iglesias took a blown save in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Yankees, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two across two-thirds of an inning.

Neither team could score through the first seven innings of Friday's game, but Iglesias was brought in for the ninth to protect a two-run lead after solo home runs from Austin Riley and Matt Olson. Iglesias struck out two of the first three batters he faced, but he proceeded to allow the next three Yankees on base, including an RBI double from Austin Wells and an RBI single by Ben Rice, tying the game at 2-2. It was the third blown save chance of the season for Iglesias in 27 attempts, and he's given up two earned runs in both of his last two outings. He has a 3.02 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 41.2 innings on the year.

Waldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers.

Waldschmidt was clutch Friday, taking Edwin Diaz deep for a walk-off blast in the ninth inning. Over six games in August, Waldschmidt has gone 7-for-20 (.350) as he makes a case to stay involved in the lineup even when Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) returns from the injured list. Waldschmidt is batting .292 with a .748 OPS, two homers, 15 RBI, 22 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple and six stolen bases over 51 contests this season. While the numbers are strong, the outfielder is benefiting from a .427 BABIP that has largely cancelled out his 32.0 percent strikeout rate.

Johnston went 0-for-2 with two RBI on Friday against the Cardinals.

Johnston didn't have a great performance, but he did make a pair of productive outs. He grounded out in both the second and fourth innings with a runner on third base, marking his first RBI since July 21. Johnston is hitting just .140 across 14 games since the All-Star break, which has caused him to start losing playing time, as he's appeared in the lineup only 11 times in the team's last 18 contests.

Mahle did not factor into Friday's decision against the Yankees, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out nine across six scoreless innings.

Mahle was acquired by Atlanta from San Francisco on Sunday, and the 31-year-old right-hander was given the nod to start in Friday's series opener. He looked good with his new team, matching a season high in strikeouts while recording his fourth quality start in 19 games this season. Mahle has a 4.83 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 100.2 innings this year, and his next start is lined up for next week at home against the Mets.

Stowers went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a walk during the Marlins' 4-3 loss to the Angels on Friday.

Stowers ended up reaching base safely in all five of his plate appearances in Friday's loss. He put the Marlins on the board in the fourth inning by drawing a bases-loaded walk before giving his team a 2-1 lead in the sixth with an RBI single. His four hits tied a season high that he set three times earlier in the year. Stowers has a .785 OPS with one steal, 16 home runs and 50 RBI over 391 plate appearances this season.

Phillips did not factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Angels, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out four across four innings.

Phillips gave up a solo home run to Mike Trout in the first inning, but that ended up being the only run that the right-hander yielded in Friday's start. Phillips was pulled from the game after giving up a single in the fifth inning and ended up tossing only 61 pitches (45 strikes) while inducing nine whiffs. He'll take a 3.47 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 93.1 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week at home against the Pirates.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Ramirez came across the plate during Chicago's four-run second inning and capped his club's scoring with a solo homer in the eighth. It's the second long ball of the 22-year-old's young career and first since June 13 in San Francisco, though the limited power isn't a major surprise given that he entered 2026 having never hit more than eight homers in any of his four minor-league seasons. Through his first 43 big-league contests, Ramirez is slashing .300/.355/.445 with eight doubles, five steals, 15 RBI and 17 runs.

Webb picked up the save Friday against the Royals, striking out two during a perfect ninth inning.

The right-hander was called upon to preserve a 6-4 advantage and had no trouble putting down Kansas City in order to extend his scoreless streak to 19 games. Webb is just 7-for-11 in save opportunities this year, but he's converted his last five chances and hasn't walked a batter in his last eight outings. Daniel Palencia (elbow) is nearing his return from the injured list, but Webb's 2.44 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB through 51.2 innings this year could keep him in the closer mix even once Palencia is reinstated.

Gausman (6-10) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over seven innings in a 6-4 victory over the Royals. He struck out four.

The veteran right-hander struck out exactly four batters for a second straight outing but generated 15 swinging strikes on 96 pitches as he secured the victory in his Cubs debut. It's just the second time all season that Gausman has completed seven frames after doing so 10 times over 32 regular-season starts for Toronto last year. After posting a 9.3 K/9 over 20 starts during the first half of the season, he's recorded just 15 strikeouts in 22 innings (four games) since the All-Star break and has a 4.09 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in that span.

The Cardinals are expected to designate Velazquez for assignment Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The Cardinals need to free up a spot on the active roster after claiming Everson Pereira off waivers from the White Sox on Thursday, and Velazquez seems to be in line to become the odd man out. The 27-year-old has put up a .721 OPS in 83 major-league plate appearances this season, so he could draw interest from other clubs browsing the waiver wire for outfield depth.