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Gott was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Gott heads back to the majors for the first time since early June to replace Austin Voth, who was optioned to Syracuse following Saturday's spot start against the Mets. It may not be a long-term stay with the big club for Gott, who will likely be one of the top options for a demotion the next time the Nationals need to add a player to the active roster. Over 18 relief appearances with Washington on the season, Gott has accrued a 4.96 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 12:8 K:BB in 16.1 innings.

The Nationals optioned Voth to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

The demotion comes with little surprise after Voth was torched for seven runs on nine hits and three walks while lasting 4.1 innings in his spot start Saturday against the Mets, which was also his MLB debut. The Nationals currently have only four healthy rotation members, but Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) looks in line to return from the disabled list after the All-Star break, likely closing Voth's path to rejoin the big club in the immediate future.

Holmes was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

As expected, Holmes will head back to the International League after serving as the Pirates' 26th man during the big club's doubleheader with the Brewers on Saturday. Holmes started the second game of the twin bill and picked up his first big-league win, spinning six shutout innings while fanning six. He'll likely be at the top of the list for a promotion the next time the Pirates require a spot starter.

The Phillies recalled De Los Santos from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to his scheduled start Sunday against the Marlins, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

When a sixth starter was needed Tuesday against the Mets, De Los Santos was summoned from Triple-A and made his MLB debut, giving up three runs over 6.1 innings and striking out six en route to the victory. He was optioned to Lehigh Valley following the outing, but De Los Santos will pick up a surprise two-start week after Zach Eflin (finger), who was initially scheduled to start Sunday, was moved to the 10-day disabled list. Eflin's injury doesn't sound particularly serious, so he could be back after the All-Star break, which would result in De Los Santos moving back to Triple-A.

Boxberger gave up a hit but struck out the side in a scoreless inning Saturday to save the Diamondbacks' victory over the Braves.

Boxberger continued his excellent campaign as Arizona's closer and has converted each of his last eight save opportunities. He's 24-for-28 in that category on the year and has established a firm grasp on this job. He's complemented that solid success rate with a 3.06 ERA and 12.5 K/9, even with his shaky 4.6 BB/9.

Voth (0-1) took the loss Saturday, coughing up seven runs on nine hits and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out three as the Nationals fell 7-4 to the Mets.

Making his first career big-league start, the right-hander coughed up a three-spot in the second inning and got tagged with four more runs in the fifth before getting the hook. Voth will likely head back to Triple-A Syracuse after this performance, and with Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) expected back right after the All-Star break, it could be a while before Voth gets another shot in the majors.

Barraclough gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to pick up his ninth save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Phillies.

It's his first save in seven July appearances, but that's more a product of the Marlins' inability to hand him leads consistently than Barraclough's own performance. He now has a 1.28 ERA and 47:23 K:BB through 42.1 innings on the season.

Richards (3-5) picked up the win Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings while striking out four as the Marlins downed the Phillies 2-0.

The rookie threw 65 of 98 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth quality start, and while Richards didn't manage a high strikeout total, his 17 swinging strikes suggest he was somewhat unlucky on that front. He'll take a 4.74 ERA into the All-Star break.

Suter (8-6) threw five innings and took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out three Pirates.

Suter did allow a solo home run but limited damage otherwise. Unfortunately, Milwaukee allowed five runs over the final three frames. The finesse southpaw, who was returning after an absence caused by a forearm injury, has three quality starts in his last five outings and still may carry streamer utility in many mixed fantasy leagues despite his 4.39 ERA, considering his attractive command (7.4 K/9, 1.7 BB/9 through 19 appearances).

Holmes (1-1) threw six scoreless innings Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader to earn his first major-league win, working around four hits and two walks and striking out six Brewers.

The right-hander improved his MLB ERA to 3.65 over four appearances (two starts). Holmes, 25, had a 3.39 ERA in 13 appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis and, despite having a generally modest long-term outlook, could wind up with a sustained opportunity at a rotation gig if some dominoes fall his way. He's probably just a spot starter and frequent shuttle rider, however, until such an avenue clears.