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The Mets announced Sunday starting pitcher Rafael Montero left his start Saturday for Triple-A Las Vegas due to a left oblique strain.

Mets pitching prospect Rafael Montero left Saturday's start for Triple-A Las Vegas with an injury to his left side, reports ESPN. He's 4-2 with a 3.75 ERA in 11 starts at Triple A, with 49 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings.

Montero, who had to leave Saturday's game after five pitches, went 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in four major-league starts earlier this year.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen gave up a leadoff home run in the ninth inning Saturday but still slammed the door to earn his 19th save in his team's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Jansen was able to get two quick outs after giving up the home run then notched a strikeout to end the game. It was the third home run Jansen has allowed this season, and it was his second straight day giving up a run while successfully converting a save opportunity. He owns a 3.86 ERA and 47:11 K:BB ratio in 28 innings.

Reds pitcher J.J. Hoover was hung with a loss Saturday after giving up a two-run home run in the eighth inning of his team's 4-2 defeat against the Brewers.

Hoover (1-5) has struggled with the home run this season, and Saturday's was his seventh in just 30 innings of action over 27 appearances. He owns a 5.40 ERA and 35:19 K:BB ratio this season.

Brewers pitcher Will Smith was awarded a win Saturday after giving up one earned run on a solo home run while striking out two in the eighth inning of his team's 4-2 victory over the Reds.

Smith (1-0) has enjoyed a fantastic season to date, but his first home run of the season came Saturday to put his team in a 2-2 tie. The Milwaukee offense was able to regain the lead in the bottom of the eighth and give Smith his first win of the year as a result. He owns a 1.14 ERA and 40:14 K:BB ratio in 31 2/3 innings.

Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller didn't factor into Saturday's decision after surrendering one earned run on four hits and four walks in 6 2/3 innings while striking out seven in his team's 4-1 win over the Nationals.

Miller gave up a run on a double in the top of the first inning but was able to strand a runner on third base to end the first frame. He pitched well up to the seventh, when he walked back-to-back batters with two outs to load the bases before being removed for a reliever, who ended the potential rally. Miller owns a 3.42 ERA and 60:38 K:BB ratio in 84 1/3 innings after back-to-back quality starts. He'll face the Phillies Thursday.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen escaped a rough outing with the save Friday night against the Diamondbacks.

Jansen surrendered a run-scoring single to Aaron Hill in the ninth inning to cut the lead in half. He permitted one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two over one inning of a 4-3 victory. He is 18 of 20 in save chances with a 3.67 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP in 27 innings of relief.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman struck out two of the three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning to secure the save Friday night against Milwaukee. The right-hander is 11 for 12 in save chances with a 1.13 ERA and a 0.56 WHIP in 16 innings of relief.

Pirates pitcher Jeanmar Gomez (1-2) logged four innings of work in extras to secure the win Friday night against Miami.

Gomez surrendered one hit and one walk while striking out four in an 8-6 victory. He owns a 3.65 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP in 37 innings of relief.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel struck out two of the three batters he faced for the save Friday night against the Angels. Kimbrel needed only 13 pitches to retire the side in order. He is 19 of 22 in save chances with a 1.75 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP and 47:11 K:BB ratio over 25 2/3 innings.