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Cano picked up his fourth save of the season Sunday against the Padres, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out zero batters in one inning.

With Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel yielding five runs (three earned) and throwing 49 pitches across two appearances Thursday and Friday, Cano slotted in for the save opportunity Sunday. Cano was shaky, allowing the bases to be loaded with just one out, but a pair of groundouts ended the game, giving Cano his first save since June 16. Kimbrel remains the presumptive closer, but the 30-year-old Cano has pitched well this season and would be the top replacement option if Kimbrel's struggles continue. Cano owns a 2.88 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB with 24 holds in 40.2 innings.

Clase struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to pick up his 33rd save of the season Sunday against the Phillies.

Clase needed just seven pitches to secure the one-run victory for the Guardians, notching his fourth save in six days. The 26-year-old has been utterly dominant this season, pitching to a 0.73 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 42:6 K:BB in 49.1 innings. Clase is now tied with Ryan Helsley for the league lead in saves with 33.

Harvey was diagnosed with left lower-back spasms after leaving Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Harvey looked uncomfortable before exiting the contest, as he walked two batters and threw just seven of 22 pitches for strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning. With closer James McArthur continuing to struggle, Harvey could miss a chance to secure the role if the injury forces him to miss any time.

Faedo (5-2) allowed a run on two hits across an inning of work to take the loss Sunday against the Twins. He struck out three.

Faedo served as Detroit's opener Sunday and was impressive missing bats, though he still sustained his first loss since April 4. The righty had gone 5-0 after that until Sunday's defeat. Despite the stumble, Faedo has been solid in his relief role for the Tigers all season, posting a 3.58 ERA and striking out 48 batters across 50.1 innings. He should continue to occupy a key spot in the bullpen moving forward.

Schreiber was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs due to right knee patella tendon discomfort.

Schreiber threw just one pitch before he exited Sunday's contest with the injury and should be considered day-to-day. It could be a costly day for Kansas City's bullpen, since Hunter Harvey (back) also departed the contest.

Francis will be called up from Triple-A Buffalo to start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader at Baltimore, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Francis made his previous start for Buffalo on Wednesday, so he'll be taking the hill on regular rest in Monday's twin bill. The right-hander has a 5.82 ERA over 38.2 major-league innings this season, but he's been lights out at Triple-A with a 0.93 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB across 19.1 frames.

The Red Sox claimed Ramirez off waivers on Sunday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Thursday and has now found a new home with the Red Sox. Ramirez has made 37 appearances between Dodgers, Mets and Orioles this season, but he's struggled to a career-worst 5.98 ERA over 43.2 innings.

Harvey was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs due to an apparent injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander threw just seven of 22 pitches for strikes as he walked two batters in two-thirds of an inning before departing the contest in discomfort. It was Harvey's third appearance since being acquired by the Royals, and his availability going forward is now unclear.

The Rays acquired Bigge, Ty Johnson and Christopher Morel from the Cubs in exchange for Isaac Paredes on Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Bigge made his MLB debut earlier in July and allowed one earned run with a 5:2 K:BB in four appearances for Chicago before being returned to the minors. The right-hander has been dominant at the Triple-A level this season with a 0.68 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB over 13.1 innings, so he could receive a look with the Rays relatively soon.

Uceta pitched two shutout innings of relief in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Reds, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision.

Shawn Armstrong opened the game for the Rays, pitching two innings before giving way to Uceta. The 26-year-old Uceta fanned four batters in just two innings of work, headlining a strong performance from the Rays bullpen in which the group struck out nine batters over seven scoreless frames. On his fourth team in four seasons, Uceta has finally found his groove with the Rays, logging a microscopic 0.51 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB in 17.2 innings this season.