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Cimber earned the save in Thursday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Cimber had no trouble with the middle of the Rays' lineup and needed just 10 pitches to close out the game. It was his fourth save of the season and first since May 17. After a rough patch in the middle of June, the righty has allowed just one baserunner in his last 3.2 innings. Jordan Romano had pitched on consecutive days and will continue to serve as Toronto's closer, but Cimber should still receive the occasional save chance.

Yarbrough (0-4) took the loss Thursday in Toronto, allowing four runs on eight hits, a walk and a hit batsman in 5.1 innings in relief. He did not record a strikeout.

Yarbrough followed Matt Wisler's scoreless first inning by promptly giving up a single and a two-run homer to the first two batters he faced. He held the Blue Jays scoreless over the next four frames and then allowed another two-run homer in the seventh. It was his first appearance for the Rays after spending the better part of June playing for Triple-A Durham. Through 34 innings in the majors, he's posted a 5.82 ERA and 20:11 K:BB in a disappointing first half of the season.

De Los Santos earned the save after tossing one-third of an inning in an 8-7 win Thursday over Milwaukee.

De Los Santos entered with two on and two out in the ninth inning after David Bednar yielded three runs earlier in the frame. He retired the only batter he faced to close out the game and pick up his second save in as many nights. While part of the reason for consecutive save chances is that Bednar (back) was unavailable earlier in the week, De Los Santos may see more opportunities if Bednar continues to struggle at the end of ballgames.

Bracho was traded to Atlanta from Boston on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Bracho was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday. He has appeared in 18 games with Triple-A Worcester this season and maintained a 3.16 ERA with a 36:4 K:BB. Bracho should factor into a low-leverage relief role with Atlanta throughout the final months of the season.

Cisnero (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Thursday.

Cisnero has yet to pitch this season due to a shoulder strain. He began a rehab assignment in June, but that had to be paused after he experienced renewed discomfort in his shoulder. It's unclear how much time Cisnero will need to ramp up, though a return before the All-Star break appears realistic.

Bruihl was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

David Price is away from the team until Sunday due to a family emergency. Bruihl has been recalled to take Price's spot on the roster, and he's managed a 3.86 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 16.1 innings in the majors this season.

Ferguson (forearm) played catch prior to Thursday's game against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Ferguson has thrown two live batting practice sessions since hitting the injured list June 20. His activity Thursday indicates he's come out of that activity with clean health, leaving him on track to potentially return during the team's weekend series against San Diego.

Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday.

Kolarek was sent down by Oakland in late May, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster just over a month later. The southpaw has posted a 5.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 12.2 innings over 11 appearances at the Triple-A level, and he'll likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Oller was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

The right-hander posted a 3.24 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 8.1 innings over his five relief appearances after being recalled by the Athletics in early June. However, he'll head back to the minors in order to make room for Adrian Martinez on the active roster.

Hudson (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Hudson was already ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL last week, so it was only a matter of time before he moved to the 60-day IL. Ian Gibaut was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.