Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez grabbed his first save with the club on Thursday, working the ninth inning to preserve a 6-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Estevez did allow two hits and a run in this one, but he managed to escape without too much damage done. This was a very conventional save for Estevez, as the Phillies held a two-run lead in the seventh and eighth innings and used Jeff Hoffman and Jose Alvarado, the two relievers who had been battling for saves all year, and then turned to Estevez in the ninth. It's a great sign for his fantasy owners, as he appears to be the frontrunner for saves on a great Phillies team.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl went 2-for-4 with his seventh homer in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Miami Marlins. Friedl took Kyle Tyler deep in the first inning, then delivered a pair of RBIs later in the game on a single and a hit-by-pitch. He was a little slow to get back into things after his latest trip to the IL, but with homers in consecutive games, he looks like he might be back to form. Friedl had a terrific 2023, and although this season has been injury-plagued, he can still contribute a blend of power and speed that fantasy managers will want to have down the stretch, making him a solid waiver-wire option.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was at it again on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a homer, a triple, and a double in a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Vladdy also drove in four and scored two runs to round out his line. He also extended his hitting streak to 20 games. The 25-year-old has been the best hitter in baseball since he cut his hair on June 19, slashing .385/.438/.782 with 15 homers and 42 RBI. Maybe he's the reverse Samson, or maybe he's just figured something out at the dish. The talent was always there, and we just might be seeing it all come together for Vladdy.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (hip) made his third and final rehab start on Thursday, working 5 IP and tossing 85 pitches for Triple-A Oklahoma. The 30-year-old looked good in this one, allowing just one hit and one run while striking out five and walking three. Buehler has been recovering from left hip inflammation that has kept him out of action since mid-June, but he appears to be set to return to the Dodgers rotation sometime next week. Although this was a solid start, he has had a rough season and hasn't been great on his rehab assignment either, so Buehler will need to show he still has what it takes before being inserted back into fantasy lineups.

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) is getting closer to returning to game action after his rehab stint was put on pause, former manager Pedro Grifol said on Wednesday. The switch-hitting third baseman went 8-for-15 in five games with the Arizona Complex League White Sox before pulling himself out of action. "We'll see how it goes. He should be getting into action here pretty soon," Grifol said. Moncada has been on the 60-day injured list since early April due to a left-groin strain, and his timeline for a return to the hapless White Sox remains relatively murky at the moment. In 11 games this year, the 29-year-old former top prospect is slashing .282/.364/.410 with three doubles and a triple over 39 at-bats. Moncada is likely to handle everyday at-bats at the hot corner when he's eventually reinstated from the IL, but his fantasy upside will be diminished by Chicago's weak lineup.