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Graterol earned a hold against the Mets on Thursday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he allowed one hit and struck out one batter.

After starter Tony Gonsolin logged six scoreless innings, Graterol continued the shutout in the seventh frame. He yielded a one-out single but didn't allow the runner to advance into scoring position. Graterol had a rough stretch in mid-May but has rebounded by tossing 8.1 scoreless innings over his past five appearances. He's posted a 7:2 K:BB and given up only four hits over that stretch.

Wilson underwent Tommy John surgery Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Wilson had been sidelined with an elbow injury since late April, and he moved to the 60-day injured list in late May. Following Friday's procedure, the southpaw will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2022 season and most or all of the 2023 campaign. It's a discouraging development for the 34-year-old, who had been effective over a limited sample in 2022, allowing just one run on three hits and no walks while striking out seven in 3.2 relief innings.

Kimbrel picked up a save against the Mets on Thursday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

Kimbrel had been struggling heading into Thursday, giving up at least one run in three straight outings and posting a 12.00 ERA over that stretch. He looked good against New York, however, needing only 12 pitches to set down the side in order. Kimbrel has recently been working on his mechanics, which may have contributed to the positive performance. The veteran closer has 11 saves in his first season with the Dodgers while posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 16 innings.

Lopez (3-3) took the loss Thursday versus the Mariners. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out two in 2.1 innings.

Joey Krehbiel's shoulder injury in the sixth inning disrupted the Orioles' bullpen plans for the game, with Lopez being asked to make his longest appearance of the season. He did well, but an Abraham Toro triple in the 10th inning ultimately allowed the Mariners to get the win. Lopez has allowed an unearned run in each of his last two outings, but he hasn't given up multiple runs since May 8. He's pitched to a strong 1.05 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB while adding six saves in eight chances across 25.2 innings.

Thompson's contract was selected from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Thompson is one of the Cardinals' top prospects, and the team has spent the last two years developing him as a starter in Memphis. He's made 10 minor-league starts this year and has posted a 4.67 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 44.1 innings. The southpaw hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will join the active roster for the first time in his career. The Cardinals have a doubleheader against the Cubs on Saturday, but it's not yet clear whether Thompson will make his big-league debut as a starter or out of the bullpen.

Gsellman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Gsellman made eight relief appearances for the Cubs in May and posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 15.1 innings. However, the right-hander lost his spot on the Cubs' 40-man roster Monday and will remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers.

Alzolay (lat) will resume playing light catch Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Alzolay has been on the 60-day injured list since March after he sustained a lat strain during spring training, and he apparently hasn't been able to throw over the first two months of the regular season. While the right-hander is presumably at least several weeks away from returning to game action, it's encouraging that he's now able to play light catch.

Manaea did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over six innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight.

Manaea notched his sixth straight quality start and his ninth of the season. The left-hander was lights-out and on pace for the win, but a poor ninth inning from Padres' relievers cost San Diego a win. Across 10 starts this year, Manaea sports a 3.77 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP with a 68:21 K:BB across 62.0 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday's matchup with the Mets.

Okert walked one and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning Thursday to record his seventh hold of the season in a win over the Giants.

The veteran came into the season viewed as arguably the third lefty in the Marlins' bullpen, but Okert now has more than twice as many holds as Tanner Scott and Richard Bleier combined. His 2.30 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB through 15.2 innings are equally impressive, and Okert could begin to see situational save chances given the volatility of Miami's other high-leverage options so far this season.

Scott struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Thursday to record his second save of the season in a win over the Giants.

The southpaw got his opportunity to close after Cole Sulser had blown his last two save chances, and Scott didn't disappoint. The 27-year-old has a career-high 33.3 percent strikeout rate through 19.1 innings, which is certainly closer-worthy, but he also sports a 13.8 percent walk rate along with a 5.12 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Scott will need to string together a lot more clean appearances before he can be viewed as a safe high-leverage option, and a reliable fantasy asset.