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Wolfram picked up a hold Friday against the Nationals, striking out two in a clean eighth inning.

The 29-year-old left-hander has now turned in 23 outings with no earned runs allowed among 29 appearances this season, though he has given up multiple earned runs on three occasions. Wolfram has managed to be a fairly reliable setup man in 2026 despite having a .281 batting average against him, posting a 3.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB with nine holds across 23.1 innings.

Duran earned the save in Friday's 2-1 win over the Mets, allowing one hit and no walks with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Duran was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and worked around a two-out single to collect his 20th save of the season. It continued a stellar June for the 28-year-old, who's held opponents scoreless in 10 of 11 appearances, with his only blemish coming in a blown save June 9. For the year, he's 20-for-21 in save chances with a 1.63 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 44:5 K:BB across 27.2 innings.

Sulser will serve as the opening pitcher for the Rays in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With Shane McClanahan being pushed back in the pitching schedule for rest purposes, the Rays will lean on Sulser and their bullpen to get through Saturday's contest in what would have been McClanahan's turn in the rotation. The 36-year-old Sulser owns a 5.40 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 31.2 innings on the season, but he's fired 5.1 shutout frames while striking out eight batters over his last four appearances. He's likely to work no more than an inning or two Saturday before exiting the contest.

An MRI on Suarez's right elbow came back negative Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Suarez landed on the injured list Friday due to inflammation in his elbow, but he doesn't seem to be dealing with a serious injury and is expected to return sometime shortly after the All-Star break. In the meantime, Dylan Lee and Tyler Kinley will be candidates for more setup work ahead of closer Raisel Iglesias.

Carrasco cleared waivers Friday and elected free agency.

Carrasco has been DFA'd by Atlanta five times this season, and although he is now free to explore other options, it's widely expected that he'll end up back in the Atlanta organization at some point.

Atlanta placed Suarez on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Tuesday, with right elbow inflammation.

Suarez hasn't pitched since last Friday due to what was originally described as forearm tightness, though further evaluation has since determined that the 35-year-old is dealing with an elbow issue. It remains unknown whether his injury is due to a structural issue, but more information about his return timeline could come out in the near future. Hurston Waldrep was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

The Cubs placed Maton (knee) on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right knee injury, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Maton last appeared Thursday against the Mets, when he allowed two hits, including the game-tying home run in the bottom of the seventh. Even prior to that appearance, the 33-year-old had not been himself this season, and overall he's posted a 6.08 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 31:15 K:BB in 26.2 innings. As the corresponding move, the Cubs added David Peterson to the 26-man roster as he prepares for his Cubs debut Saturday. This marks the second time this season that Maton has hit the IL with a right knee injury.

The Marlins optioned Brzykcy to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Brzykcy was with the big club for a few days but did not make any appearances. He's clearing off the active roster to make space for Max Meyer (bereavement), who will start Friday in St. Louis.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that an MRI on Santillan's left oblique showed a significant strain, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Santillan -- who has notched each of the Reds' last three saves -- was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Friday, and he appears to be facing a prolonged absence. Emilio Pagan (hamstring) is expected back from the IL soon and could immediately retake his closer job. Until then, Pierce Johnson and/or Tejay Antone could get a look in the ninth inning.

The Blue Jays recalled Macko from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays designated Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment. Macko has appeared in 12 games for Toronto this season, posting a 1.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 12 innings.