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Melancon (1-2) blew his fourth save in 14 chances as he allowed four runs on as many hits Sunday against the Rockies.

The disastrous outing has Melancon's ERA all the way up to 5.09. Combined with the meager 71 percent save conversion rate, Melancon has not been the reliable late-inning investment the Giants thought they were getting. There isn't reason to believe his job is at stake yet, but it has to be concerning for the Giants to get such inconsistency out of their 31-year-old closer.

Estevez was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Estevez was optioned to Albuquerque on June 9 but will return to the big leagues after Chad Qualls was placed on the disabled list with lower-back spasms Sunday. Estevez held an unsightly 8.16 ERA over his 14.1 innings of relief with the Rockies earlier this season.

Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA reports.

Stewart, who remains one of the Dodgers' top pitching prospects, made five starts with the big-league club last season but has spent the majority of his 2017 campaign on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. The 25-year-old returned to the field in early June and has posted a 3.24 ERA over three starts (8.1 innings) with Oklahoma City. Stewart will operate in a long-relief role with the Dodgers this season, but the team still views him as a starter in the long term.

Maurer allowed two runs on two hits over 1.1 innings during Saturday's win over San Diego.

The Friars pulled out the win, and there were more late-game dramatics after Maurer's afternoon was finished, but his inability to close out the save was another hit to his fantasy stock. With a 6.51 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, Maurer is hardly a reliable closer in the real or fantasy game, but as long as the Padres are utilizing him in save situations, he's a serviceable virtual option. Just don't be shocked if -- or when -- he losses his ninth-inning gig.

Maton recorded two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning to collect his first save of the season during Saturday's win over Milwaukee.

The 24-year-old righty flew through the minors and showed elite strikeout potential with a 29.8 strikeout percentage through 25.1 innings with Triple-A El Paso this season. He has the potential to climb the ranks of the San Diego bullpen in a hurry and is already an arm to watch in deep dynasty settings.

Lamet allowed three runs on four hits while striking out 12 batters over just six innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Saturday.

Make no mistake, the Brewers are prone to strikeouts, but Lamet still flashed high-end upside Saturday. The 24-year-old righty is raw and lacks polish with his pitch arsenal, but the path to fantasy relevance was on full display in this outing. He's allowed eight home runs through just 24 innings over his five starts, and his 7.50 ERA is an eyesore. However, it isn't out of the question to speculatively add Lamet, and he should be watched in all settings. It's worth noting that a tough matchup with the Tigers is up next, though.

Rodriguez (shoulder) has allowed two runs on three hits over three innings since returning from the disabled list with Triple-A Iowa.

Rodriguez had been out all year due to shoulder surgery he underwent back in September, but he seems to be back at 100 percent after a shaky first outing. The right-hander has a good amount of major-league experience under his belt, although he seems to be entrenched in an organizational depth role for the time being.

Garcia struck out Matt Adams and Danny Santana in relief of Dan Straily to close out the seventh inning in Friday's win over the Braves.

The 24-year-old continues to impress as the only lefty in the Marlins bullpen, and Garcia has six holds in 28 appearances to go along with a 3.74 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB in 21.2 innings. The rookie has worked his way into a setup role, and could be a useful source of holds in the second half as a result.

Rodney pitched a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to record his 19th save of the season during Friday's win over Philadelphia.

The veteran has now gone 15.2 innings through 16 appearances since allowing his last earned run, and he's converted 13 of 14 save opportunities during that span. Rodney's track record and 4.91 ERA highlight the likely instability of his current form, and it might only be a matter of time before the bottom falls out. Still, for the time being, Rodney is locked in and has a firm grasp on ninth-inning duties for the Diamondbacks.

Adleman (4-3) allowed just two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four batters through six innings during Friday's loss to the Dodgers.

Adleman has now allowed just eight earned runs over 32 innings through his past five starts, and the strong stretch has him sporting a serviceable 4.22 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 7.6 K/9 for the year. His fantasy stock is trending up, and Adleman is definitely in play as a potential streaming option or low-priced flier in daily contests when facing a favorable opponent. He projects to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay.