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Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Turner made decent contact in August, going 28-for-112 (.250) over 27 contests for the month, but just eight of those hits went for extra bases. This homer was his fourth over the last 38 games, matching the amount of long balls he hit in the week before the All-Star break. The shortstop is now at a .299/.343/.462 slash line with 15 homers, 48 RBI, 70 runs scored, 14 stolen bases and 20 doubles over 95 contests this season.

Estevez allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Estevez didn't receive Philadelphia's last save chance, which went to Jeff Hoffman on Thursday. Hoffman handled the eighth inning Saturday against the top of Atlanta's lineup while Estevez worked through the heart of the lineup in the ninth. Estevez has allowed five runs (three earned) over 12.2 innings while earning three saves across 12 appearances since he was traded from the Angels. He now has a 2.31 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 44:8 K:BB with 23 saves in 27 chances this year. Manager Rob Thomson looks to be sticking with a committee approach to closing, with Estevez, Hoffman and Jose Alvarado all in the mix for high-leverage spots.

Wheeler (13-6) allowed four hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Saturday.

Wheeler twirled a gem for his 100th career win, and he rattled off his sixth straight quality start in the process. He finally had a month where he avoided a poor start -- over six outings in August, Wheeler posted a 1.62 ERA and 44:5 K:BB over 39 innings. Through 27 starts this year, Wheeler has a 2.63 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 183:45 K:BB over 167.2 innings, numbers that should have him firmly in the NL Cy Young discussion. He's projected for a favorable start at Miami his next time out.

The Phillies optioned Marte to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

After being called up from Triple-A on Thursday, Marte made his lone appearance for the Phillies in Friday's 7-2 loss to Atlanta, covering two innings while allowing one run on two hits and one walk over two innings. He'll head back to Triple-A to make room for Jose Alvarado's (personal) return from the restricted list.

The Phillies activated Alvarado (personal) from the restricted list following Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Alvarado has been away from the club since Monday due to a personal matter. The left-handed reliever will be available out of the bullpen for the series finale Sunday. Across 56 outings this season, Alvarado has recorded 13 saves and eight holds with a 4.30 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 52:25 K:BB over 52.1 innings.

Fried (8-8) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four over seven innings to take the loss versus Philadelphia on Saturday.

Fried has walked three or more batters in four of his six starts since returning from a forearm injury. This was his second quality start in that span, though he gave up two solo home runs and an RBI double. The southpaw is now at a 3.52 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 130:50 K:BB over 140.2 innings over 24 starts this season, but he posted a mediocre 4.96 ERA across 32.2 innings in August. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Blue Jays.

The Padres are expected to recall Cosgrove from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cosgrove is expected to provide coverage for the Padres bullpen while Wandy Peralta (thigh) and Stephen Kolek (forearm) continue to work through their respective injuries. Cosgrove has an 11.66 ERA and 1.98 WHIP across 14.2 major-league innings this season.

Borucki (wrist) joined the Pirates in Cleveland on Saturday and could be activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Borucki has been dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome in his left wrist since early April. He began his rehab assignment Aug. 17 and has given up a run while striking out eight in five innings across five appearances.

Holder (wrist) joined the Pirates in Cleveland on Saturday and is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Holderman has been on the injured list since Aug. 8 due to a sprained right wrist. He began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug. 20, and in his five outings, he's allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings.

Triple-A Indianapolis placed Ashcraft on its 7-day injured list Saturday due to a right forearm injury, per MLB.com.

It marks the third time since June 28 that Ashcraft has landed on the injured list. The last time he was on the IL was due to right elbow inflammation that caused him to miss a month and a half. He had just returned Friday, pitching one inning.