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Boscan will elect to become a free agent, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune reports.

Boscan found himself with the Pirates multiple times in 2015, but never managed to record an appearance with the club. He was designated for assignment back in August and will now get an opportunity to sign with another team. In 126 innings with Triple-A Indianapolis, the 25-year-old right-hander recorded a 3.07 ERA and 1.39 WHIP to go along with a 86:45 K:BB.

Rockies pitcher Chris Rusin took the loss Saturday despite a quality start, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings while striking out four.

All three runs came on solo homers, not a good showing for a Rockies pitcher on the road, but otherwise Rusin wasn't bad.

He'll finish the season with a 5.33 ERA, and his home/road splits are almost identical so that figure doesn't look like a Coors Field mirage. He'll likely still be in the mix for a rotation spot next season, though.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman secured his 33rd save in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Pirates, striking out two and not allowing a hit in 1 1/3 innings.

Chapman is putting the finishing touches on another season of dominating opposing hitters in the late innings, raising his strikeout rate to an eye-popping 42 percent after recording another two whiffs on Saturday. He has also turned in scoreless efforts in 10 out of his last 11 appearances. The 27-year-old has also now lowered his ERA for three successive seasons, with his current 1.66 mark representing his lowest total since the 1.51 figure he'd posted in 2012.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen hit a batter and allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one en route to his 36th save in a 2-1 win over the Padres on Saturday.

Jansen has had a ridiculous season for the Dodgers and he's the only reliable arm in their bullpen right now. The perfect scenario played itself out on Saturday, as Zack Greinke went eight strong innings and was able to hand the game to Jansen in the ninth. Jansen now holds a 2.41 ERA and 0,78 WHIP in 52 1/3 innings this season while striking out 80 batters.

Braves right-hander Shelby Miller's start was postponed on Saturday due to rain.

While nothing official has been announced yet, it's likely Miller's start will be pushed back to Sunday with the Braves set to play a double header against the Cardinals.

Diamondbacks pitcher Silvino Bracho notched his first career MLB save with a scoreless ninth inning in Thursday's 8-6 win over the Rockies.

The Diamondbacks have used different closers the last two games while regular ninth-inning man Brad Ziegler has been away from the team in anticipation for the birth of his daughter. After Daniel Hudson received the call Wednesday, manager Chip Hale entrusted the ninth inning to Bracho, who has been fantastic for the Diamondbacks since his Aug. 30 call-up. In 12 innings, the right-hander has struck out 17 batters and walked only four while generating a 1.50 ERA. He's making a strong case to receive consideration for a full-time role with the Diamondbacks in 2016.

Mets pitcher Hansel Robles has been suspended for three games for intentionally throwing at Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp on Wednesday, per Joel Sherman of MLB.com.

This suspension will not affect his eligibility for the postseason, but if Robles chooses to appeal the decision the punishment would extend into next season. While the 25 year old has pitched well this season, he's given up seven runs in the past two weeks, so it could be a benefit to get a few games off before gearing up for the playoffs.

Braves reliever Arodys Vizcaino retired the side in order in the ninth inning Wednesday against the Nationals en route to his ninth save of the season.

All Vizcaino needed was 12 pitches to nail down the win for starter Williams Perez. The 24-year-old Vizcaino has turned in eight straight scoreless appearances, with 11 strikeouts against just one walk over that span. He is 9 for 10 in save opportunities this season and is making a strong case to keep the role to begin 2016.

Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson locked down his fourth save of the year Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out one over a scoreless inning in a 3-1 win over the Rockies.

With regular closer Brad Ziegler away from the team following the birth of his daughter, Hudson was first in line for a save opportunity Wednesday.

Hudson's fantasy value remains difficult to project; the hard throwing right-hander has been effective out of the bullpen after returning from Tommy John surgery, but has stated a desire to return to starting in 2016. While he certainly has the stuff to hold down a late innings role, he may make a bid for a rotation spot in spring training next season.

Mets reliever Dario Alvarez (groin) will rejoin the Mets on Wednesday, per Mike Vorkunov of NJ.com.

Alvarez, who hasn't been able to pitch since Sept. 15, was thought to be done for the season with a groin injury. However a successful rehab stint with High-A Port St. Lucie seemed to change minds as the playoff-bound team is desperate for a lefty arm out of the bullpen.

It's unclear how many innings he will throw with the season nearing an end considering New York will want to preserve his health for the playoffs.