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Jansen worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday without walking or striking out a batter to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Rangers.

The veteran closer fired eight of 11 pitches for strikes while shutting down the bottom of the Texas batting order. Jansen has converted nine straight save chances dating back to May 20, posting a 2.65 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB in 17 innings over that stretch, and he continues to climb the career saves list -- with 15 more in 2023, he would tie John Franco for fifth all-time.

Bautista picked up the save in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. He allowed a walk while striking out two over 1.1 scoreless innings.

Bautista retired Giancarlo Stanton in the eighth inning before working around a one-out walk in the ninth, striking out a pair to earn his 23rd save. The 28-year-old Bautista has allowed just one run in his last 15 appearances, lowering his ERA to a sparkling 1.13 with a 0.95 WHIP and 81:18 K:BB on the season.

Pressly didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Rockies.

Pressly was tasked with protecting a two-run lead and needed only nine pitches to do so. He has now turned in nine consecutive scoreless appearances, racking up 11 strikeouts with three walks across 10 innings in that span. Pressly has 19 saves on the campaign, three of which have come in July.

Logue allowed six runs on six hits across 3.2 innings of relief in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics. He walked one and struck out three.

With Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) making his first start since May 28 and only covering four innings, the Tigers needed some length from Logue, and they let the lefty take some lumps. This was just his second appearance of the season, and he looked better in his debut Saturday when he tossed 3.1 scoreless innings. Logue may get additional chances to impress, but he seems like bullpen depth at this point and not really someone to consider in fantasy.

Armstrong will serve as the Rays' starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays haven't officially confirmed that Armstrong will be operating as an opener, but considering that he hasn't covered more than two innings in any of his 19 appearances in the majors or minors this season, he's unlikely to work more than once through the Phillies batting order. Tampa Bay doesn't have an obvious pitcher available to work in bulk relief behind Armstrong, so the Rays could treat Thursday's series finale as more of a bullpen day.

Mushinski was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Kenny Van Doren of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Mushinski made one scoreless appearance during his latest stint in the majors. The Astros haven't announced a corresponding move, but Van Doren notes that the recently acquired Spenser Watkins isn't listed among St. Paul's upcoming probable pitchers and is on the 40-man roster.

Mills (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Mills has been out all season with elbow problems and encountered multiple setbacks along the way. The reliever will now be sidelined, at minimum, until late in the 2024 campaign.

Weiss was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Weiss made a couple appearances for the Angels back in May, allowing one run in 1.2 innings. He'll be utilized in low-leverage spots out of the bullpen.

Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Reyes' latest stint in the majors lasts just one day after he gave up two runs in an appearance Tuesday in San Diego. Zack Weiss is taking his spot in the bullpen.

Kansas City recalled Coleman from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Coleman has surrendered 10 earned runs on seven hits and seven walks in just five innings of relief this season at the major-league level, but the Royals are desperate for fresh arms. He'll presumably operate in a low-leverage bullpen role.