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Stanek (0-4) blew the save and was hit with the loss Friday night against the Nationals after allowing two runs on two hits and a walk over one-thid of an inning.

Stanek entered the matchup in the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead, but he surrendered a pair of runs on a single to left field, ending the contest. The 28-year-old has blown four saves in his last five appearances, and he seems unlikely to hang onto the closer's role for much longer given his recent struggles.

Hernandez gave up four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings Friday against the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision.

Hernandez allowed two runs in the first inning followed by one in the second and one in the sixth. The 24-year-old hasn't been able to provide much consistency for Miami thus far, accruing a 5.06 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with a 68:23 K:BB over 69.1 innings this year.

Ponce de Leon will start Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Ponce de Leon was initially on track to start the second game of Saturday's matchup, but he'll now toe the rubber for Game 2 on Sunday after Friday's matchup was postponed.

Hudson won't make his scheduled start Friday against the Reds due to inclement weather, Rob Rains of StLSportsPage.com reports.

The Cardinals will play a doubleheader Saturday, and the team has since announced that Hudson will take the mound for Game 1.

Thielbar was traded from the Tigers to the Braves on Friday for cash considerations.

Thielbar posted a 3.30 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 92:16 K:BB over 76.1 innings this season with Triple-A Toledo. He last appeared in the majors during the 2015 season for Minnesota.

Ponce de Leon will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

As expected, Ponce de Leon will be promoted from the minors to start Saturday for the big-league club. He owns a 3.76 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with a 44:21 K:BB over 40.2 innings this season in the majors.

Hartlieb was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Hartlieb has accrued an 8.65 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with a 28:12 K:BB over 26 innings this season in the big leagues. Montana DuRapau was demoted to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Romero was placed on the temporary inactive list Friday, Tom Housenick of The Morning Call reports.

It's unclear as to when Romero could return to action, but with the minor-league season winding down, it's certainly possible his season is over.

Grace was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Friday.

Grace has endured a rough second half with a 7.42 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in 14 outings, so he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster with Roenis Elias (hamstring) and Hunter Strickland (paternity) rejoining the team. Grace could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Suter (elbow) will be activated off the 60-day injured list Sunday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Suter has been on a rehab assignment over the past month and made his last four appearances with Triple-A San Antonio as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old reached 57 pitches and covered four innings in his most recent outing, priming him for a long-relief role with the Brewers.