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Munoz struck out two in a clean ninth inning for the save Thursday against the Yankees.

Munoz made quick work of the Yankees on Thursday, landing eight of his 11 pitches for strikes. The star closer has been shaky at times in 2026, but he's been scored upon just twice since June 16 (19 outings). Through 43.2 innings, Munoz has a 3.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 69:17 K:BB with 21 saves in 27 opportunities.

Fried (4-4) took the loss against the Mariners on Thursday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out four.

Other than serving up a solo home run to Weston Wilson in the second inning, Fried delivered another fine performance Thursday. It was the southpaw's third straight start of at least five innings while yielding one run or zero, a feat he's accomplished in four of his past five outings since coming off the injured list. Fried will carry a stellar 2.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 79:27 K:BB over 86.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Baltimore.

Gilbert (9-7) earned the win against the Yankees on Thursday, allowing no runs on four hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out seven.

Gilbert shut down the Yankees on Thursday, turning in his third consecutive quality start in a scoreless gem. The right-hander has been as reliable as any starter in the major leagues this season, working at least five innings in 18 straight starts and giving up more than three runs just five times over 24 outings overall. Gilbert will take an outstanding 3.28 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 152:33 K:BB across 145.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Milwaukee.

Abbott took a no-decision against the White Sox on Thursday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Four of the hits he allowed went for extra bases, and Abbott failed to settle down after giving up four runs in the first two innings. The left-hander was also unable to take advantage of the early 3-0 lead the Reds granted him, and he's now issued multiple walks in six consecutive starts. Abbott is set to bring a lackluster 4.13 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 102:64 K:BB over 133 innings into his next start versus the Cardinals in hitter-friendly Cincinnati.

Thompson (back) began a throwing program Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Arizona placed Thompson on the 15-day injured list Aug. 5, so his ability to start throwing soon after being deactivated suggests that he won't be in line for an extended stay on the shelf. Thompson had collected seven holds and four wins while pitching to a 4.43 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 40.2 innings over 46 appearances out of the Arizona bullpen prior to landing on the IL.

The Phillies added Misner to their active roster for Thursday's Field of Dreams game against the Twins.

The Phillies will be allowed to carry an extra man on their roster during the Field of Dreams game, and they'll use the opportunity to add to their outfield depth. Misner has slashed just .220/.256/.244 across 44 plate appearances in the majors this season but boasts a .900 OPS through 321 plate appearances in the minors. He'll likely return to Triple-A following Thursday's contest.

Tena is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs.

The left-handed-hitting Tena typically plays against most right-handers, but he'll take a seat Thursday versus righty Kevin Gausman, who has reverse splits. Andres Chaparro will occupy the designated hitter slot for the Nationals.

Young is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Cubs.

Young had made nine consecutive starts in center field, but he will take a seat for Thursday's series finale. Andrew Pinckney will patrol center field as the Nationals look to avoid the sweep.

Nunez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

It's a routine day off for Nunez, who had started each game in August before Thursday's breather. Jorbit Vivas will fill in at second base for the Nationals.

The Giants transferred McDonald (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

McDonald is set to miss the rest of the season and most of 2027 after undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery earlier this month, so the Giants will stash him away on the 60-day IL. The move frees up a 40-man spot for Shay Whitcomb, who was claimed off waivers from Houston on Thursday.