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Braves closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his 155th career save Friday, moving into first place in franchise history in a 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Kimbrel didn't have the easiest path to the save, as he entered in the eighth inning with a runner on base representing the tying run. He moved the runner into scoring position on a wild pitch, but struck out Martin Prado to end the threat.

Kimbrel had an easier time in the ninth, as he induced three fly ball outs to close out the game. He is now 16 for 18 on save opportunities this season, with a 1.66 ERA. He has struck out 38 batters in 21 2/3 innings of work. 

Phillies pitcher Luis Garcia was activated from the disabled list Friday, according to MLB.com.

Garcia was immediately sent down to the minors following his activation. Garcia has been dealing with a forearm injury. He posted a 15.75 ERA in 4 innings.

The Rockies recalled pitcher Chris Martin from Triple-A Colorado Springs Thursday, with Jordan Lyles placed on the disabled list with a broken hand.

Martin has appeared in nine games with the Rockies this season, posting a 4.15 ERA in 8 2/3 innings of work.  

Nationals pitcher Blake Treinen prepared for his return to the rotation Tuesday, as he tossed a simulated game Tuesday.

Treinen threw 45 pitches over three simulated innings according to the Washington Post, in an attempt to get him back up to speed after some time off in the bullpen. Treinen will make his next start Saturday against the Padres, and it could be his last, if Gio Gonzalez is ready to return from the disabled list for his next turn.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen tallied his 17th save Monday, giving up one hit and striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning to finish off his team's 5-2 win over the White Sox.

Jansen has racked up multiple strikeouts in his last three appearances, with seven of the 10 outs he's recorded during that stretch coming via punch-out. He owns a 3.60 ERA and 42:10 K:BB ratio in 25 innings.

Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller was saddled with a loss Monday after giving up three earned runs on seven hits and one walk in seven innings while striking out two in his team's 6-0 defeat against the Royals.

Miller (6-5) has now dropped three straight starts, though this was his first quality start during the losing streak. He managed to blank the Royals through six innings before giving up all three runs in the seventh, one on a home run and two on a double. Miler owns a 3.93 ERA and 48:33 K:BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings. He'll face the Blue Jays Saturday.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman struck out two and retired the side in order in nine pitches, securing a 4-3 win and the save Sunday afternoon against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. Chapman is 7 for 8 in save opportunities with a 1.80 ERA and a 0.70 WHIP in nine appearances (10 innings).

Mets reliever Josh Edgin struck out the side in the 10th inning and was awarded his first win Sunday afternoon against the Phillies in extras. Lucas Duda smashed a two-run home run in the 11th inning to secure a 4-3 win. The southpaw owns 1.59 ERA and a 0.35 WHIP in 5 2/3 innings pitched.

Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino yielded a two-run, walk-off homer Sunday to Cleveland's Michael Bourn. Ottavino gave up a single and sacrifice bunt before Bourn blasted an 0-1 pitch into the right-field seats for the 6-4 victory.

Ottavino (0-2) saw his ERA jump from 1.46 to 2.16.

Mets pitcher Carlos Torres picked up his second save Saturday, giving up one hit and one walk in the 14th inning but striking out two and holding the Phillies scoreless in his team's 5-4, 14-inning win.

Torres got into immediate trouble in the wild game by putting two runners on with no outs, but he was able to retire the next three batters he faced to finish off the win. He owns a 2.45 ERA and 36:14 K:BB ratio in 33 innings.