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Graveman allowed one walk in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Graveman protected a four-run lead, so he wasn't awarded a save. However, the usage does suggest that he'll serve as the White Sox's closer while Liam Hendriks (elbow) remains sidelined. Graveman surrendered two runs in his prior outing, but he's maintained a 1.00 ERA with a 14:8 K:BB across his last 18 appearances.

Pressly (1-2) was charged with a blown save after he allowed three unearned runs on two hits and failed to strike out a batter in an inning of relief, but he picked up the win in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.

Pressly entered the game in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and blew his third save of the season -- all three of which have come in his last six appearances. The leadoff hitter reached base via an error, but Pressly went on to surrender a double and triple to allow the tying run to score. There's been no indication he will be moved out of the closer role, but Pressly has allowed at least one run in five of his last six outings.

Jax picked up the save Wednesday against the Brewers, striking out one over one scoreless inning.

Jax entered the game in the ninth inning and went 1-2-3 through the Brewers' lineup to nail down his first save of the season. The right-hander, who'd blown all four of his save opportunities this season coming in, threw a sweeper on seven of his 11 pitches to end the game. He has not allowed a run since May 19 against the Angels, registering 12 strikeouts with no walks over that stretch (9.2 innings).

The Tigers returned Bristo to Triple-A Toledo following Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Bristo was promoted to serve as Detroit's 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader and allowed two runs across two innings during Game 1. The 28-year-old reliever holds an 8.77 ERA and 1.75 WHIP across 25.2 innings in Triple-A, making it unlikely he returns to the majors until he shows drastic improvement.

Murfee will receive a second opinion on his ailing right elbow and is expected to be out for an extended period, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Murfee's ulnar collateral ligament will be checked out in addition to some nerve issues in his elbow. It's not clear at this point whether he might need surgery, but even if he doesn't he might be a candidate to move to the 60-day injured list.

Hamilton (groin) will throw a live bullpen Thursday with Double-A Somerset, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander will join Carlos Rodon (back/forearm) in Somerset to throw a live bullpen. Hamilton has been on the injured list since the middle of May, and he could be in line for a rehab assignment in the coming days if the live session goes well.

Texas reinstated Barlow (illness) off the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Barlow missed just over the minimum 15 days on the injured list while dealing with kidney stones. The right-hander should return to a mid-to-late innings role in the Texas bullpen now that he's healthy. Owen White was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

The Rangers optioned White to Double-A Frisco on Wednesday.

White made his MLB debut out of the bullpen Tuesday against the Angels, taking the loss after allowing three runs over two innings with a walk and two strikeouts. The right-hander will return to Double-A a day later and should slot back into the Frisco rotation.

The Orioles placed Voth on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow discomfort.

Voth will be shut down after he recorded just one out while allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk in a relief appearance in Tuesday's 11-6 win over the Blue Jays. The Orioles will presumably send Voth in for further testing to determine whether he's dealing with an elbow strain or anything more severe than soreness or inflammation. Baltimore called up right-hander Reed Garrett from Triple-A Norfolk to take Voth's spot in the bullpen.

Baltimore selected Garrett's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Garrett has pitched exceptionally well for Triple-A Norfolk in 2023 with a 1.59 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 19 appearances. The right-hander will be a mid-to-late innings option for Baltimore, and he takes the place of Austin Voth after Voth was placed on the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his right elbow.