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Jansen picked up his fifth save of the season Sunday against the Giants.

The right-hander allowed his first hit since April 5, and just the second hit he's allowed all season. Sunday's save marked the first appearance this season in which Jansen didn't record a strike out. Having averaged more than 33 saves a year over the past four seasons, Jansen is an elite option at closer in all formats.

Gomez picked up the win in the Phillies 3-2 victory over the Nationals on Sunday.

Gomez had pitched a scoreless ninth, but then gave up a solo home run to Bryce Harper in the top of the 10th. The Phillies scored two runs in the bottom of the 10th off of Jonathan Papelbon to bail Gomez out. He is 1-0 with four saves, a 2.57 ERA and a 6:2 K:BB in seven innings.

Archie Bradley and not De La Rosa will start Monday for the Diamondbacks, Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic reports.

De La Rosa pitched in relief Saturday night and served up Melvin Upton Jr.'s game-winning homer. His appearance was necessitated by Shelby Miller's truncated outing.

Barraclough was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

The Marlins' bullpen as a whole has underperformed in the early stages of the season, so the team will make a minor shakeup by bringing aboard Barraclough and designating reliever Dustin McGowan for assignment. Barraclough has fared well during his brief stay at New Orleans this season, accruing a 1.50 ERA over six innings while posting nine strikeouts versus one walk.

Miller did not get a decision, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one over 1.2 innings, and left the game with a lacerated right index finger Saturday at the Padres.

With Miller giving up a pair of early runs, he needed the offense to pick him up, which they later did, to take him off the hook for a potential loss. He's gotten off to a terrible start, as he's allowed 12 runs and 23 baserunners in 12.2 innings of work. As long as his finger checks out well, he'll make his next start Thursday at the Giants.

Miller was pulled from Saturday's game against the Padres because of a finger injury.

Miller appeared to have scraped two of his knuckles on the mound while following through with one of his pitches and was eventually pulled from the game. He wasn't able to make it through the second inning and will finish the night giving up two runs, with three walks and a strikeout. We should know more regarding the injury as Miller's next projected start approaches.

Hoover recorded his first save of the season Saturday against the Cardinals despite allowing a two-run homer by Brandon Moss.

Hoover subsequently allowed another baserunner before finally getting out of the inning. His ERA now sits at 17.18. About the best thing he has going for him in terms of job security is the lack of a better alternative presented by the remainder of the Reds bullpen.

Vizcaino may not be available for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.

After throwing 35 pitches in his outing Friday to notch his first save of the season, the Braves will avoid bringing him in for Saturday's matchup. If a save situation arises Saturday, Jason Grilli may get the nod, but Vizcaino will remain as the team's closer moving forward.

Fleck pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Tuesday.

Fleck starts the season with Triple-A Reno, where he went 4-1 with a 3.46 ERA in 2015. The 27-year-old took advantage of his spring training invitation, pitching 4.2 shutout innings, while only allowing three hits and striking out nine batters. Throughout his minor league career, Fleck has provided a great K:BB ratio, displayed by his 66:24 mark last season. If he can continue to pitch to his abilities, Fleck might get his first chance to perform at the major league level later on this season.

Boscan pitched six scoreless innings Thursday, allowing five hits and striking out three for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Boscan earned the win in his first start of the season for Indy. He also spent all of last season with the team, posting a 10-3 record with a 3.07 ERA in 126 innings. Boscan followed up that impressive season with a disappointing performance in spring training, allowing 13 earned runs and 17 hits in just six innings. If he can keep up his good work against his opponents in the minors, he could get another chance this season to show the Pirates that he deserves a bigger role with the team.