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Holton picked up the save in Monday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Cubs. He allowed one unearned run on two hits and no walks with no strikeouts over one inning.

After closer Kenley Jansen worked a scoreless ninth inning to force an extra inning, Holton was called upon to finish things off in the 10th frame. Entering with a three-run lead, the southpaw allowed the automatic runner to score and brought the winning run to the plate with two outs, but he induced a weak groundout from Carson Kelly to secure his first save of the season. Holton has been a reliable middle reliever in 2026, posting a 3.05 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB with nine holds across 44.1 innings.

Harris allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Harris hadn't converted a save since June 12, and he had blown his two most recent chances. Over his last eight outings, he's gotten back on track, giving up one run on five hits and four walks while adding 17 strikeouts. He has seven saves in 11 chances as well as 10 holds as he continues to fill a high-leverage role in the Athletics' late-inning committee. Harris has added a 3.30 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 60:28 K:BB through 43.2 innings, adding some tantalizing strikeout upside despite the obvious risks involved with his 5.8 BB/9 and a hitter-friendly home park.

Lange (1-5) blew a save but was credited with the win Monday against San Francisco. He gave up two runs on two hits and struck out two batters over one inning.

Lange entered in the ninth frame with Kansas City up 3-1. He struck out the first two batters he faced, but the Giants then strung together a single and a homer to tie the contest. Lange was able to get the third out, and he ultimately notched the victory when KC walked it off in the bottom of the inning. It was the second straight blown save for Lange after he was successful in each of his first eight save attempts this season. He's given up eight runs across his past three outings spanning 2.2 frames, so his hold on the closer role may be getting weaker.

Blanco did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing four runs on two hits and three walks across 4.2 innings in an 8-5 win over the Marlins. He struck out eight.

Blanco's season debut was a mixed bag, as he generated 18 whiffs and recorded eight strikeouts while allowing just two hits, but both were two-run home runs. The 32-year-old departed after throwing 86 pitches (58 strikes). Blanco posted a 4.10 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 48:20 K:BB across 48.1 innings (nine starts) in 2025 before undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the White Sox.

Chapman secured the save Monday against Baltimore, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.

The Orioles made Chapman work, getting the possible tying and go-ahead runs aboard, but Tyler O'Neill hit a tough-luck lineout to Tsung-Che Cheng to end the game. Chapman has now submitted five straight scoreless appearances and last blew a save during his June 28 outing against the Yankees. Through 31.2 innings, the hard-throwing southpaw sports a 1.99 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB with 22 saves in 24 chances.

Harris (forearm) struck out a batter and allowed two runs on three hits and one walk Friday for Triple-A Worcester after being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

Harris got off to a delayed start to the 2026 campaign after being placed on Worcester's 60-day IL in March due to forearm tightness. He's since put the injury behind him, as he was cleared to debut for Worcester coming out of the All-Star break after making three rehab appearances in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

Cruz earned the save in Monday's 8-5 win over the Pirates, striking out three batters across 1.1 scoreless frames.

David Bednar tossed 32 pitches during the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, so he wasn't available for Monday's contest. Cruz was brought out in the eighth inning and proceeded to strike out three of the four batters he faced en route to his second save of the season, matching a career high he set last year. Cruz has a 2.32 ERA. 1.24 WHIP and 55:24 K:BB across 42.2 innings.

Anderson will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Anderson's last big-league appearance dates back to April 21, when he allowed one run on four hits while fanning two over two innings as a member of the Red Sox. The Twins claimed him off waivers July 11, and he'll likely make his team debut Tuesday in a bulk-relief role behind opening pitcher Kendry Rojas.

Go was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Go was knocked around for three runs on four hits while picking up a pair of strikeouts over one inning during Monday's 13-4 loss to the Guardians. The Twins will likely call up a fresh arm to follow Kendry Rojas, who is slated to serve as the opener for Tuesday's matchup.

Rojas will serve as the Twins' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Rojas most recently worked one inning out of the bullpen Saturday against the Cubs, and he'll most likely be limited to between one and three frames Tuesday before giving way to a bulk reliever. The Twins cleared a spot on the big-league roster after Monday's game by optioning Woo-suk Go to Triple-A St. Paul, meaning the club will likely call up a fresh arm ahead of Tuesday's contest.