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Phillips struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Tuesday against the Angels.

The 28-year-old retired the side in order on just 11 pitches to secure his first save since May 12 and eighth of the year. Phillips is the Dodgers' best reliever and remains the team's primary option at closer, but his fantasy value is limited since he receives inconsistent opportunities and is regularly brought in before the ninth inning.

Williams struck out one and walked one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 7-5 win against Arizona.

The electric right-hander generated four swinging strikes on 14 pitches, with the only blemish against him being a one-out walk. Since being tagged for four runs in his first blown save last week in Minnesota, Williams has converted his past three save chances without giving up any runs.

Iglesias picked up the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies. He allowed a run on two hits while logging a strikeout in the ninth inning.

Iglesias has now allowed five runs over his last four innings, though he managed to close out the Phillies on Tuesday while improving to 10-for-12 in save chances this season. The 33-year-old Iglesias now has a 4.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB across 18.2 innings in his first full season as Atlanta's closer.

Jackson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Ryan Brasier, who is joining the Dodgers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Angels. Jackson, 27, has posted a 6.62 ERA in 17.2 innings this year at the MLB level and a 5.86 ERA in 27.2 innings at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The Dodgers selected Brasier's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Braiser was released by the Red Sox in May after accumulating a 7.29 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 21 innings. He signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers on June 5 and has thrown three scoreless innings with five strikeouts in Triple-A since then, earning himself another shot in the bigs. Given his subpar track record in the majors as of late, Braiser will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while in Los Angeles.

Pittsburgh optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Ramirez allowed three (unearned) runs over 1.1 innings of relief in the Pirates' loss to the Cubs on Monday. Cal Mitchell will fill his spot on the major-league roster.

Colorado optioned Hollowell to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Hollowell made his first major-league appearance of the season Saturday in Atlanta and allowed one earned run on a hit and two walks over two innings of relief. Noah Davis is up from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move to start for the Rockies on Tuesday night in Cincinnati.

Garcia was credited with a hold Sunday against the Giants despite giving up two runs on one hit and two walks over one-third of an inning.

Garcia threw just four of 16 pitches for a strike in the outing and also uncorked a wild pitch. Since returning from the injured list June 10, the right-hander has surrendered four runs on five hits and two walks over 1.2 innings across three appearances. Garcia tied for sixth in the NL with a career-best 20 holds last season, but he's posted an ugly 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP overall in 21 frames this year. After Sunday's loss, Padres manager Bob Melvin hinted that the team may look to other options in high-leverage situations, saying, "We're trying to get Garcίa going...It hasn't worked to this point. We definitely need another guy down there, another righty," per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Hoeing did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three hits over four scoreless innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out five and did not record a walk.

Hoeing, who'd been operating out of the bullpen recently, drew a spot start Monday and shut down Toronto's offense through four strong innings. He needed only 54 pitches (36 strikes) to get through four frames, but the right-hander wasn't fully stretched out as a starter, so he didn't come out for the fifth, costing him a chance at a win. Either way, Hoeing presumably did enough to earn at least one more shot in the rotation while Edward Cabrera (shoulder) is on the injured list.

Selby (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning in relief Friday for Triple-A Indianapolis after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list earlier that day.

Selby was on the shelf for about a month due to the right shoulder injury. The 25-year-old right-handed reliever has compiled a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB in 16.1 innings. Though he's not seen as one of the Pirates' better pitching prospects, Selby's presence on the 40-man roster should give him a chance at making his big-league debut later in 2023 if Pittsburgh has a need for another bullpen arm.