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Hader threw a perfect ninth inning against the Reds on Tuesday to earn his seventh save of the season. He did not record a strikeout.

The lefty is a perfect 7-for-7 in save chances and still has not allowed a run or a hit through nine appearances this season (9.1 innings). With the condensed schedule this year, Hader is being used as more of a traditional, one-inning closer. That means he'll likely finish with fewer frames than expected, but it's hard to argue with his usage given the results so far.

Castano was optioned to the alternate training site after allowing six hits and three walks over 4.2 shutout innings during Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old threw 23 pitches during his start Saturday, came back on two days of rest to start Tuesday's matinee and ended up one out short of qualifying for the victory. Castano has a 4.11 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 8:8 K:BB over 15.1 innings as a fill-in starter for the Marlins.

Kelly (shoulder) hasn't thrown off a mound since landing on the injured list Aug. 10 and isn't close to being activated, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The 32-year-old remains without an official timeline for his return, and that's unlikely to change until he resumes mound work. Kelly will also need to serve a five-game suspension once activated before actually rejoining the team.

Biddle's contract was selected by the Reds prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

He takes the place of Anthony DeSclafani (paternity list) on the active roster. Biddle will likely work as a long reliever while on the active roster.

Adam was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Tyler Chatwood and Jose Quintana were both activated from the injured list, and Adam's demotion was one of the corresponding moves. He gave up three runs in 3.2 innings across three appearances in the majors.

Voth will stick in the rotation for at least one more turn Saturday at Boston, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

He was quite solid in his first two starts of the season, but has given up 14 runs on 21 hits and eight walks in 11.2 innings over his last three outings -- the worst of which came Monday against the Marlins. Manager Davey Martinez said that he will talk to Voth on Tuesday to emphasize sticking with his fastball more, particularly the second time through the lineup, adding "I'm not going to give up on him." If the Nationals had an obvious internal upgrade, they might be less patient with Voth. They could potentially acquire an upgrade prior to Monday's trade deadline.

Castano is starting Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

He only recorded one out in his last outing Aug. 22, so while he is starting on short rest, he is more rested than a typical starting pitcher on two days of rest. Even so, Castano should probably not be expected to go deep enough to qualify for the win.

The Nationals optioned Crowe to their alternate training site Sunday.

Washington summoned Crowe from the alternate site to make his MLB debut in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Marlins. He lasted just 3.2 innings in the outing, taking the loss while giving up four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two. Since he was serving as the Nats' 29th man in the twin bill, Crowe was never expected to stick around with the big club beyond Saturday, but he looks like he'll be the next man up to start if Washington requires another rotation member at some point.

Young, who has filled in for Madison Bumgarner (back), could stick in the rotation after Arizona placed starter Merrill Kelly (shoulder) on the injured list, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Young was expected to make his final start in place of Bumgarner on Tuesday, but he could stay in the rotation for now while Kelly deals with his injury. In two starts, Young has a 4.32 ERA with nine strikeouts and three home runs allowed over 8.1 innings.

Clarke gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks over four innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies. He struck out four.

Clarke was called on for the start after Merrill Kelly was scratched with a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old Clarke did fairly well on short notice. He's posted a 2.33 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 18 strikeouts in 19.1 innings in seven appearances, six of which have been in relief. Clarke could be in for another start this weekend while Kelly remains out.