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Santana (shoulder) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Saturday due to his right rotator cuff strain, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't believe Santana needs surgery, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports, but he may not resume any baseball activities until July.

Venditte was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Venditte has four stints in the majors since the Dodgers added him to the 40-man roster in early May, with three of them lasting two days or fewer. The ambidextrous pitcher has allowed four runs on eight hits across 4.1 innings during his time with Los Angeles.

Rodriguez (1-1) allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two across 2.2 innings Saturday as he took the loss against Washington.

The Nationals got to Rodriguez quickly, pushing across one run in the first inning, followed by four more in the second. Through three starts this season, he's posted a 5.25 ERA and 1.83 WHIP while allowing a .296 batting average against.

Suero was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

With the return of Adam Eaton from the disabled list (ankle), Suero was optioned to the minors and Rafael Bautista was released from the organization in order to make room on the 40-man roster. Over 12 appearances with the Nationals this season, Suero has logged a 4.15 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with an 11:5 K:BB over 13 innings.

Strop pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with one hit allowed and one strikeout to record his first save of the season Friday against the Pirates.

Regular closer Brandon Morrow had appeared in the last two games, so it appeared he was simply getting a breather, which allowed Strop to record the save. The 32-year-old righty has been solid for the Cubs this season, as he now has a 2.03 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 26.2 innings of work.

Brebbia gave up a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless 10th inning Friday to record his second save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Reds.

After Bud Norris blew the save in the ninth, the Cards immediately struck back for another run to set up Brebbia for his second career big-league save. The 28-year-old has been reasonably effective overall this season, posting a 3.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB in 19.2 innings, but all eight of the runs he's allowed came in a six-appearance stretch in mid-May, and that kind of volatility will likely keep him from a more prominent role in the bullpen.

Suarez tossed 4.1 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five. He didn't factor into the decision during Friday's win over the Nationals.

Suarez exited the game with a 6-4 lead, but his outing didn't last long enough to qualify for the victory. He sits with a 2-4 record through nine starts this season, and he sports a 5.06 ERA and 47:9 K:BB across 48 innings, while allowing opposing hitters to bat .276 against him. Suarez's next outing figures to come Wednesday against Miami.

Santana (lat) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday.

As expected, Santana will head to the disabled list after his MRI revealed a right rotator cuff strain. In corresponding moves, Brock Stewart was sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City, while Pat Venditte and Adam Liberatore were recalled.

Venditte was promoted to the major leagues from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Venditte has made four relief appearances for the Dodgers this season, posting a 7.36 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with four strikeouts across 3.2 innings. In corresponding moves, Adam Liberatore was also called up, while Dennis Santana was placed on the disabled list and Brock Stewart was sent down to Triple-A.

Santana is dealing with right rotator cuff strain, and he'll likely require a stint on the disabled list, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The results of Santana's MRI showed he had a torn right lat, although the severity of the injury remains unclear. If he does land on the disabled list, the Dodgers figure to call up additional arms to provide assistance out of the bullpen.