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Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Chafin will start Wednesday's series finale against the Giants, the team announced Tuesday.

Chafin, who was called up Monday, has made one start for the Diamondbacks, tossing five scoreelss innings against the Indians on Aug. 13.

Diamondbacks recalled shortstop Nick Ahmed and pitcher Andrew Chafin from Triple-A Reno prior to Monday's game against San Francisco. 

An MRI Monday revealed a mild rotator cuff strain for Mets reliever Vic Black, according to MLB.com, likely ending his season. He's not done just yet, though. The New York Daily News reports he will be shut down for 5-6 days and will attempt to throw after that.

Black experienced weakness in his shoulder, as well as reduced velocity, in his last appearance Saturday against the Nationals. It was just his second appearance since returning from a DL stint for a herniated disk in his neck.

Dodgers lights-out closer Kenley Jansen turned the lights out on San Francisco on Sunday.

Jansen rolled through the Giants in the ninth inning to secure his 42nd save in 47 opportunities. He fanned Andrew Susac and Joaquin Arias to end it and give Clayton Kershaw his 19th win of the year.

The Mets are concerned pitcher about the status of pitcher Vic Black, who was recently activated from the disabled list.

Black returned on Monday against Colorado and allowed a solo home run to Nolan Arenado. His next outing, he allowed one run on one hit over one inning of work against the Nationals. According to ESPN New York, he has a herniated disk in his neck and lower arm slot. He is expected to be examined by a specialist on Sunday.

Cardinals starter Shelby Miller put together a quality start in a win over the Rockies at home Saturday night, improving to 10-9 on the year. The right-hander hurled five innings, giving up just one run on five hits with no walks and five strikeouts.

Over his last three starts covering 20 innings, Miller has allowed only one earned run. He owns a 3.75 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 172 2/3 innings of work. His next start will come Friday at home against Cincinnati.

Marlins pitcher Brad Hand turned in a quality start in a losing effort Saturday against the Phillies in Philadelphia, dropping to 3-7 on the year. He allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four over six innings of a 2-1 defeat.

Over his last three starts covering 15 innings, Hand has allowed four earned runs. He owns a 4.36 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 99 innings of work. He will make his next start Thursday against Washington.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon struck out two and worked his way around a walk in a scoreless inning of work for the save Thursday night against Philadelphia. Melancon has converted 29 of 33 save chances, with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 26 starts (145 1/3 innings). 

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman picked up his 33rd save Thursday against the Cardinals.

Chapman entered with a one-run lead, and managed to shut the door. After getting two quick out, Chapman gave up a walk to Matt Holliday. Mark Ellis came in as a pinch hitter, but couldn't handle Chapman. He struck out on five pitches, ending the game. 

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman recorded his 32nd save Wednesday, striking out two in a 1-2-3 ninth inning to finish off his team's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.

Chapman has delivered 8 2/3 scoreless innings since his four-walk, no-out speed bump on Aug. 17, and he's struck out 18 of the 31 batters he's faced during that stretch. He owns a 2.30 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 92:21 K:BB ratio in 47 innings.