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Mets pitcher Carlos Torres tossed 6 2/3 strong innings against the Phillies Thursday.

Torres allowed one run on four hits. He struck out six and did not allow a walk. Torres' ERA dropped to 2.77 with the win. 

Braves starting pitcher Craig Kimbrel picked up his third victory of the season Wednesday, in a  3-2 win over the Indians. 

Kimbrel worked a scoreless top of the ninth, striking out one batter while throwing just eight pitches. The Braves went on to score in the bottom half of the inning, earning Kimbrel the win. 

Kimbrel is now 3-2 with 42 saves and an 0.99 ERA on the season. 

Pirates pitcher Vic Black is the "player to be named later" in the four-player trade between the Pirates and Mets, FOX Sports reports. Black has made three appearances for the Pirates, allowing two earned runs in four innings.

Black, who was the 49th overall pick in the 2009 amateur draft, owns a 5-3 record, 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB ratio in 46 2/3 innings with Indianapolis. He is the Pirates' 16th best prospect, according to MLB.com.

The Padres optioned pitcher Brad Boxberger to Triple-A Tuscon Wednesday to clear a roster spot for Wednesday starter Robbie Erlin. Boxberger has spent four stints with the Padres this season, allowing five earned runs in 14 2/3 innings while striking out 16 and walking seven.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel made quick work of the Indians Tuesday, as he closed out a 2-0 win.

Kimbrel set the Indians down on 11 pitches, with one strikeout and two groundball outs. He has now matched his save total from last season with 42, and has now matched his ERA from 2012 at 1.01. 

Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly (6-3) tossed a quality start as he earned his sixth win of the season Tuesday night against the Reds. The right-hander permitted one run on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over six innings of a 6-1 victory.

Kelly has allowed three earned runs over his last three starts (18 innings). He'll get another crack at the Reds Monday night at Cincinnati. He is 3-0 with a 2.09 ERA in 16 appearances (four starts).

The Padres have recalled reliever Anthony Bass from Triple-A Tucson and optioned reliever Brad Brach to the same club Monday, MLB.com reports. 

Brach appeared in just one game in his latest stint with the team. He gave up two hits and two walks over two scoreless innings. 

Bass hasn't been up with San Diego since June. He has a 4.28 ERA over 33 2/3 innings this year. 

Mets pitcher Carlos Torres will start Thursday against the Phillies.

Torres will take the place of Matt Harvey, who has a partially torn UCL. Torres has a 3.00 ERA through 25 games. 

Braves reliever Craig Kimbrel entered Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a three-run advantage in the ninth inning. The right-hander needed only 11 pitches as he retired the side in order to preserve a 5-2 win and his 41st save of the season.

Kimbrel is 41 of 44 in save chances with a 1.03 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP.

With Marlins rookie starting pitcher Jose Fernandez on track to reach his innings limit in early September, the team is considering potential rotation replacements. Among the candidates are Sam Dyson and Brad Hand, who are both on the 40-man roster, as well as Brian Flynn, per MLB.com.

"As we get in the next few days, we'll finalize that list and put that together," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said.