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Voth was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Voth returned from a broken nose in mid-June, but he's struggled to limit run production recently and has given up eight runs in 2.2 innings across his last three appearances. It's not clear whether the right-hander has tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be away from the team while he's in the league's health and safety protocols.

Hand was traded from the Nationals to the Blue Jays in exchange for catcher Riley Adams on Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Hand converted 21 of his 26 save opportunities to begin the year, with three of those blown saves coming in his last six appearances, and he's recorded a 3.59 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 42.2 innings this season. The Blue Jays have shuffled through several closers this year, and while a change of scenery could help the southpaw turn things around, there's no guarantee he will displace Jordan Romano in the ninth-inning role, particularly given Hand's 7.88 ERA in July.

Hudson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

It's not yet clear whether Hudson has tested positive for COVID-19 or whether he's deemed a close contact, but he'll be one of four Nationals who are unavailable due to the league's health and safety protocols. Wander Suero could step into a high-leverage role while the right-hander is on the injured list.

Fairbanks was placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder inflammation Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The injury may explain Fairbanks' poor performance Wednesday against the Yankees, as he allowed two runs without retiring a batter. This is now the second time he's hit the injured list with shoulder issues this season, as he missed nearly four weeks with a rotator cuff strain early in the season. He'll undergo an MRI on Thursday, per Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network, after which the length of this particular absence should become clearer. Chris Mazza was recalled in a corresponding move.

Iglesias (7-4) allowed two hits but did not give up a run and struck out a batter over 1.2 innings as he picked up the win over the Rockies on Wednesday.

Iglesias was called upon with one out and one on in the eighth to protect a 7-6 lead. He retired the first batter he faced but proceeded to allow back-to-back singles to allow Colorado to tie the game. Fortunately, the Angels were able to re-take the lead again and Iglesias shut the door in the ninth to secure the victory. The 31-year-old has been quite reliable this season with a 3.23 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 71:8 K:BB to go along with 21 saves over 47.1 innings.

Estevez (2-3) suffered the loss Wednesday against the Angels after allowing a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one over an inning.

Estevez entered to begin the bottom half of eighth trying to preserve a 7-7 tie but was unable to do so. He allowed men to reach first and second before surrendering an RBI single to Phil Gosselin to put the Angels in front. That run would prove to be the difference, handing Estevez his second loss in four days. The 28-year-old owns a 5.35 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB over 35.1 innings this season.

Gilbreath started Wednesday's game against the Angels, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over an inning.

The 25-year-old operated as an opener Wednesday after the Rockies were forced to go with a bullpen game after Chi Chi Gonzalez (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 IL. Gilbreath broke a streak of four straight scoreless outings and now owns a 6.41 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB over 19.2 innings.

Hendriks was tagged with a blown save against the Royals on Wednesday as a result of giving up one run on a solo homer over one inning.

The veteran reliever retired the first batter he faced after being called upon to close out the contest, but Salvador Perez then took him deep to left field to tie the game. The blown save was Hendriks' fifth of the season and first since July 11. He still carries a strong 2.58 ERA and an absurd 71:5 K:BB overall.

Okert (0-1) took the loss Wednesday versus Baltimore. He allowed a run on four walks in one-third of an inning.

The southpaw allowed a leadoff walk to Cedric Mullins before allowing the speedy outfielder to take second base with a wild pitch. Austin Hays sacrificed to move Mullins to third, and Okert responded with intentional walks to Trey Mancini and Ryan Mountcastle to set up a double-play opportunity. It didn't work, as Okert then gave up a walkoff walk to Ryan McKenna. The loss was the 30-year-old's first of the season in 11 appearances. He owns a reasonable 2.38 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB across 11.1 innings this year.

Scott (4-4) earned the win Wednesday versus Miami. He allowed no baserunners in two-thirds of an inning.

Dillon Tate allowed two batters to reach base before getting an out, but Scott ended the threat with a fielder's choice and a groundout. Baltimore rallied for a walkoff walk in the bottom of the ninth, which made Scott the winning pitcher. The 27-year-old has a 3.07 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 59:28 K:BB across 41 innings this year. He's collected 14 holds and could be in the mix for save chances going forward.