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Kitchen (0-1) yielded seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over two innings Friday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Phillies.

Kitchen was thrust into a spot start after Edward Cabrera (migraine) was scratched Friday. The Phillies jumped on Kitchen early, plating three runs in the first before scoring four more in the second. It was the rookie's first career MLB start and he saw his ERA jump from 9.00 to 14.14 through seven innings. Kitchen shouldn't be expected to stick around in the rotation.

Junis will start Saturday's game against the Mets, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Junis was expected to serve as the bulk reliever behind Fernando Cruz on Friday, but the Reds instead had Brandon Williamson fill that role. Junis is now set up for a start Saturday, after he had previously piggybacked Williamson in the latter's 2024 Reds debut this past Sunday versus the Brewers. The right-hander has worked four and 3.2 innings in his last two outings, so he has an outside chance at working deep enough into Saturday's start to qualify for a win.

Iglesias earned the save in Friday's 3-1 win versus Toronto, pitching a scoreless inning with three strikeouts while allowing two hits.

The Atlanta closer's scoreless appearances streak now stands at 21, as he worked around a two-out double by Joey Loperfido in this 15-pitch outing. During the streak, Iglesias has accumulated 31 strikeouts against just three walks across 24.1 innings while securing 10 saves. Overall, the 34-year-old has pitched to a 1.22 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 61:10 K:BB while going 31-for-34 in save opportunities across 59 innings this season.

Kinley earned the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Brewers, issuing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

The Brewers got the tying run into scoring position against Kinley, after the right-hander walked Jake Bauers with one out before Brewer Hicklen swiped second base as a pinch runner. However, Kinley would escape with his 10th save of the year after Hicklen was thrown out at third trying to advance on a Rhys Hoskins flyout. The 33-year-old Kinley has now converted his last three save chances, including two in back-to-back days. His ERA sits at 6.08 on the season with a 1.47 WHIP and 67:31 K:BB across 60.2 innings. Kinley may soon return to a set-up role, however, with Victor Vodnik (biceps) nearing a return.

The Dodgers optioned Petersen to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Petersen was recalled from Triple-A on Monday, and he's allowed four runs across two outings since his promotion. Across 11 major-league appearances this season, he's posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 14 innings.

Kitchen will serve as the Marlins' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Edward Cabrera was slated to start Friday, but he was scratched for an unspecified reason. The Marlins will turn to Kitchen to open Friday's contest, but because he hasn't pitched more than two innings in any of his three major-league appearances this season, he shouldn't be expected to provide much length in what could end up being a bullpen game for Miami. Kitchen will be pitching on two days' rest after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings in a relief appearance Tuesday against the Nationals.

Ortiz will not start Friday against the Nationals as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Friday's contest will be made up Saturday as part of a doubleheader, and Ortiz will start in the matinee, per Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. The right-hander has appeared in 33 games games this season, including 11 starts, and has a 3.19 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 113 innings.

The Giants recalled Warren from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

The move corresponds with Kyle Harrison being placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation. Warren made his lone major-league appearance Aug. 28 against the Brewers, during which he pitched two scoreless innings while allowing one walk and one hit. Across 23 outings in Triple-A this season, Warren has a 4.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 22 innings. Warren will be available out of the Giants' bullpen for Friday's game against the Padres, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic.

Suarez (8-3) took the loss and blew a save against the Tigers on Thursday, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning.

Suarez entered Thursday having successfully converted eight straight save chances, but he didn't have his best stuff against Detroit. The right-hander had a three-run lead to work with in the top of the ninth and found himself in quick trouble, giving up a leadoff single followed by a walk. Suarez retired Spencer Torkelson on a popup but then issued another walk to load the bases. It looked like the closer might get out of the jam when he fanned Kerry Carpenter for the second out, but Parker Meadows followed with a grand slam on a 3-2 fastball to push the Tigers into the lead. Suarez has been great this year with 31 saves in 35 opportunities, but he has faded a bit lately, posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over his last 13 innings while giving up at least one earned run in six of 14 appearances since Aug. 3. If San Diego were to consider moving Suarez out of the closer role, Tanner Scott -- who has 20 saves (mostly with Miami) and a 1.44 ERA on the campaign -- would be a very capable fill-in.

The Nationals claimed Rucker off waivers Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Wednesday, and he'll stick in the NL East after being claimed off waivers. Rucker hasn't pitched in the majors this season and has struggled at the Triple-A level with a 7.36 ERA across 22 innings, though he was a solid bullpen piece for the Cubs in 2022 with a 3.95 ERA in 41 appearances.