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Seymour did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks over three innings. He struck out four.

The long ball hurt Seymour in his brief outing Saturday -- the southpaw surrendered a two-run blast to Jahmai Jones in the second inning before Wilyer Abreu added a solo shot in the third. Seymour has now given up 12 runs (11 earned) across just 11.2 frames in his last three outings after delivering quality starts his previous two times out. His ERA now sits at 4.79 across 67.2 innings this season with a 1.17 WHIP and 79:26 K:BB across 67.2 innings.

Chapman earned the save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Rays, working around two walks in a scoreless ninth inning.

Chapman issued back-to-back two-out walks in the ninth but managed to induce a groundout off the bat of Jonny DeLuca to close out Boston's one-run victory and log his 21st save this season. Chapman has now converted his last five save chances, allowing just one run on four hits and two walks across six innings during that span. His ERA is down to 2.05 across 30.2 innings this season with a 1.21 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB.

Sanders earned the save in Saturday's 4-2 extra-innings win over the Astros, striking out one in a perfect 11th inning.

With Tyler Wells and Andrew Kittredge used in the previous two frames, Sanders was asked to close out a two-run lead in the 11th and did so on just nine pitches. The 29-year-old picked up his first major-league win and save in his first two outings with the Orioles after debuting with the club Friday. On the year, he owns a 7.36 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB across 11 innings between Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

The Tigers optioned Brieske to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Brieske made four appearances after joining the Tigers' bullpen July 1, during which he gave up one run on three hits and no walks while striking out four batters in five innings. He now owns a 6.75 ERA through 9.1 major-league innings this year and remains an option to return as bullpen depth for the big club later in the season.

The Guardians optioned Heuer to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Heuer pitched 1.2 shutout innings during Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill, but he'll now be sent down to the minors so the Guardians can add a fresh arm to their bullpen in the form of Will Dion. Heuer now owns a 4.66 ERA through 9.2 frames with Cleveland this season and could return to the big club later this year as bullpen depth.

The Guardians recalled Dion from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Dion will come up from the minors to give the Guardians an additional fresh arm for their doubleheader against Pittsburgh. The 26-year-old has given up seven earned runs in just 11.1 MLB innings this season, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations. Codi Heuer was sent down to Columbus in a corresponding move.

The Athletics selected Hartlieb's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

With Justin Sterner (knee) headed for the injured list, the A's will turn to Hartlieb to provide depth to their bullpen. The 32-year-old righty will presumably be limited to middle-relief duty after giving up five earned runs in 8.2 innings during a stint with the big club in late June.

Varland earned the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the White Sox, striking out one batter in a clean ninth inning.

Saturday was a low-scoring affair, and Varland was tasked with protecting the Blue Jays' one-run lead. He needed just nine pitches (six strikes) to get the job done, highlighted by five-pitch strikeout of Colson Montgomery. Varland has converted all 20 of his save opportunities this season and boasts a 1.08 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 68:13 K:BB across 50 innings. He hasn't given up an earned run in 40 of his 45 outings this year.

The Athletics placed Sterner on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right knee chondromalacia.

Sterner gave up six earned runs in just one-third of an inning during Friday's contest, and he'll now be sidelined until at least Aug. 2 due to his knee injury. Geoff Hartlieb will come up from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the vacancy in the Athletics' bullpen.

Bradford (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment and start Saturday for Double-A Frisco, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Bradford will make his second start for Frisco after resuming his rehab assignment Tuesday. The left-hander threw just 21 pitches in one inning of work in his previous start, giving up one run on no hits and two walks. It is expected that Bradford will up his pitch count on Saturday as Texas wants to continue to stretch out the 28-year-old in order to get him back in the big-league rotation once his 30-day rehab window ends.