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Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn his 15th save of the season during Sunday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Chapman did walk a batter and allowed one hit before recording the final three outs. He is now 15 for 16 on save chances this season.

Diamondbacks right-hander Rubby De La Rosa was excellent on Friday against the Padres. The youngster allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over seven sharp innings. He walked three and struck out six, improving his record to 6-3.

De La Rosa worked his way out of a couple of jams, as he only had three perfect innings on Friday. He was able to limit the damage, however, as his ERA dropped to 4.96.

He'll make his next start on Thursday in Colorado. 

Reds pitcher Raisel Iglesias (oblique) has resumed throwing, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Manager Bryan Price said the team hopes Iglesias will be activated off the disabled list before the All-Star break.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon will not be available to pitch Friday against the Nationals after pitching three straight days, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Melancon recorded saves Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday against the White Sox. He's allowed just one unearned run on 11 hits and two walks in his last 18 games. He has 15 saves and 10 strikeouts in that span.

The Phillies optioned pitcher Hector Neris to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear a roster spot for Phillippe Aumont, who was promoted from Triple-A to start Friday. Neris tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.

It was not a night to remember for Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson. Despite allowing just three runs, he gave up a career-high 11 hits in a loss to the Royals on Thursday. 

It's the second straight start Nelson has allowed double-digit hits, after getting racked for 10 hits by the Nationals last Saturday. In his five innings of work Thursday, Nelson lasted just five innings and did not record a strikeout. 

Nelson has now lost four of his last five decisions to fall to 3-8 on the campaign and his ERA rose to 4.64. 

Pirates closer Mark Melancon recorded his 23rd save of the season in his team's win over the White Sox on Thursday.

Melancon needed just 13 pitches to close out the ninth inning and pick up the save. He struck out two batters and didn't allow a hit.

Melancon improved his ERA to 1.87 on the season.

Braves starting pitcher Shelby Miller went 5 2/3 innings on Thursday, but picked up his third loss of the season.

Miller allowed seven hits and just one earned run. He struck out four batters and gave up one walk.

Miller dropped to 5-3 on the season after picking up the loss. He has a 1.99 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings this year.

Padres closer Craig Kimbrel earned his 17th save of the season in Thursday afternoon's 3-1 victory over the Athletics. 

Kimbrel allowed one hit but struck out two batters. He got out of the inning without allowing a run. He now has an ERA of 3.67 for the season. 

The Phillies recalled reliever Jake Diekman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. To clear a roster spot, reliever Dustin McGowan was designated for assignment.