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Hernandez went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 6-4 win against the Giants.

Hernandez opened the scoring in the contest with a second-inning RBI single and added a run-scoring double in the fourth. The utility man has hit safely in four of his past six games and is slashing .318/.318/.545 with a home run, four RBI and four runs over that span. With the Dodgers' infield decimated by injuries to Mookie Betts (hand), Max Muncy (oblique), Miguel Rojas (forearm) and Chris Taylor (groin), Hernandez has had an opportunity to play nearly every day. He's started at shortstop or third base in each of Los Angeles' past five contests.

Hudson earned a hold against the Giants on Thursday, walking one batter and striking out two in a scoreless sixth inning.

Hudson had earned a save in each of his previous four outings coming into Thursday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to bring him in with Los Angeles up 4-2 in the sixth frame. The veteran reliever issued a two-out walk but kept the team's lead intact with a scoreless inning. Meanwhile, Evan Phillips -- who has been Los Angeles' primary closer for most of the campaign -- worked the seventh inning Thursday, while recent signee Brent Honeywell got the ninth and notched a save. Hudson is the most likely reliever on the team to be called upon for save chances, but it's clear that Roberts isn't tied to any individual closer and won't hesitate to use his top high-leverage options in situations outside of the ninth inning.

Ramos went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Ramos hit .351 over his last 14 games before the All-Star break, but he's cooled off a bit by batting .267 since the Midsummer Classic. His double Thursday was just his second extra-base hit of the second half. Despite the downturn, Ramos remains one of the Giants' better bats -- he's slashing .294/.355/.502 with 14 home runs, 49 RBI, 29 runs scored, two stolen bases and 13 doubles through 67 contests this year.

Soler went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Soler is batting just .208 over seven games since the All-Star break, but he's also drawn eight walks in that span. Those on-base skills have helped him keep hold of the leadoff spot for the Giants, and he even picked up his first steal of the year Thursday. The slugger is likely miscast atop the order, but he hasn't hit consistently or for enough power to occupy a more natural spot in the middle of the order. Soler is slashing .224/.314/.393 with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, 50 runs scored and 20 doubles over 373 plate appearances.

Rogers (1-4) allowed two runs on two hits over one inning to take the loss Thursday versus the Dodgers.

The Giants erased a two-run deficit in the top of the eighth inning, but Rogers gave it all back in the bottom of the frame by giving up back-to-back solo home runs to Nick Ahmed and Shohei Ohtani. This was Rogers' second loss in the span of a week, and he's allowed three homers over his last 3.1 innings. The right-hander is at a 3.33 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 34:3 K:BB with a save and 21 holds over 48.2 innings. He allowed only seven homers in 74 innings a year ago, but he's given up six long balls already this season.

The Phillies acquired Hays from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache.

It's no secret that Philadelphia has been seeking outfield help, and Hays was available after being squeezed out of an everyday role in Baltimore. The 29-year-old has slashed a disappointing .255/.316/.395 with just three home runs over 175 plate appearances in 2024, but he posted a .275/.325/.444 slash line with 16 homers while making the All-Star team in 2023. His immediate role could be that of a short-side platoon partner for Brandon Marsh, as Hays has slashed .328/.394/.500 this season versus lefties.

The Mets activated Fujinami (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday and designated him for assignment.

Fujinami's tenure with the Mets will end before it began. The reliever was sent down to the minors after a rough spring training and missed more than a month of action with a shoulder strain. Fujinami had been on a rehab assignment for the past month and appears healthy now, but the Mets have elected to move him off the 40-man roster rather than opening up a spot for him in the big-league bullpen.

The Mets placed Nunez on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 24, with a pronator strain in his right forearm.

It's unclear when the right-hander actually sustained the injury, but he made his last appearance Tuesday against the Yankees and delivered a scoreless inning. Nunez will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 8, though a longer absence wouldn't be surprising given the nature of the injury.

The Mets designated Houser for assignment Friday.

Houser looked like a reasonable addition to the back end of the Mets rotation when they traded for him over the offseason. The gambit didn't work out, however, with the 31-year-old holding an 8.55 ERA and 20:21 K:BB over 33.2 innings in seven starts. He posted a 3.28 ERA while working out of the bullpen but had allowed nine runs over nine innings this month. Houser will almost certainly clear waivers, given his $5.05 million salary. He'll likely elect free agency once he clears waivers and will pursue an opportunity with another organization.

The Mets activated Senga (shoulder/triceps) from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Senga is set to make his season debut for the Mets on Friday against Atlanta after being sidelined with right shoulder and triceps problems. The plan is for the right-hander to throw around 85 pitches or five innings Friday after he threw 79 pitches in his final rehab start.